India, Keep Your Kidneys Ready: Macron is coming
Legacy aircraft like the MiG-29 UPG, Mirage 2000, and Jaguar are expected to retire within the next 5–7 years. Any…
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Indian Air Force’s “Free Hand” on Rafale Weapon Integration: Reality Check
Recent reports claim that the Indian Air Force (IAF) will enjoy a “free hand” to integrate weapons on 114 additional…
Sawalkote Project Redefines India’s Chenab Strategy With Pakistan
India has formally initiated work on the ₹5,129 crore Sawalkote Hydroelectric Project on the Chenab river in Jammu and Kashmir.…
Project Kusha: Quietly Moves Into Trial Phase ?
India’s long-awaited Project Kusha, officially known as the Extended Range Air Defence System (ERADS), appears to have crossed a critical…
Armenia Showcases Indian-Made Weapons, Marking a New Phase in Defence Ties
For the first time, Armenia has publicly showcased a range of advanced Indian-made weapon systems now operational with its armed…
India Moves Toward a New-Generation Missile Tracking Radar Network
India appears to be laying the groundwork for a new radar and sensor site dedicated to next-generation ballistic missile tracking,…
Tejas Mk1A LA-5051 Rolled Out
The appearance of LA-5051, the 19th LCA Tejas Mk1A airframe, marks a visible milestone in India’s most closely watched fighter aircraft programme.…
The Actual Debate of Indian Aviation
India’s fighter aircraft debate today is less about comparing two platforms and more about two mindsets that have taken shape…
LCA Tejas: From National Triumph to an Accountability Crisis at HAL
The Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas was never just another fighter jet. It was a statement of intent. Born in…
Time to Fix Accountability at HAL
On one hand, HAL states that five aircraft are “fully ready for delivery”, while an additional nine have been built…