DRDO HALE to Strengthen India’s Armed Drone Capability
India has recognized the growing strategic need for armed reconnaissance drones. DRDO has started developing a High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) UAV. This new DRDO HALE program aims to match…
IMRH Project Gains Momentum with ₹13000 Crore CCS Proposal
HAL accelerates the Indian Multi Role Helicopter (IMRH) project. It prepares a ₹13000 crore Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) note. The proposal seeks approval to build five flying prototypes, including…
L&T Prepares First Private-Sector Wings of Tejas
India is preparing to mark a milestone in its aerospace journey. Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has completed the first pair of wings of Tejas manufactured entirely outside the public sector.…
Second GE F404 Engine Delivery Boosts LCA Mk1A Production
The GE F404 engine has once again taken center stage in India’s fighter jet production narrative. In a major milestone, GE delivered the second GE F404 engine to Hindustan Aeronautics…
6 Submarines for India & No Role for Other Players
The Project 75I program promises to transform the Indian Navy’s submarine fleet with next-generation capabilities and endurance. The Indian Ocean Region is heating up with strategic competition, making submarine modernization…
The Ageing Backbone of IAF Fighter Jets
These words echo the reality facing the Indian Air Force today. Once cutting-edge, many IAF fighter jets now stand as relics of past strength. They still serve with pride, but…
Understanding EJ200 in detail
~ By Shiro The development of the EJ200 engine began in 1982 with the initiation of the XG40 project, which served as a demonstration of Rolls-Royce’s advanced technology, tailored to…
Frozen vs Flowing Approach : Rafale & Gripen
When the Indian Air Force (IAF) launched the MMRCA (Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft) competition, the goal was to acquire 126 fighter jets to fill operational gaps and move beyond the…
Testbeds Cannot be Foreign Assets
– By Srivatsa RV As someone who has closely observed India’s aerospace journey, I feel increasingly uneasy about a critical capability we’ve repeatedly neglected, having our own flying testbed. For…
Rudrastra UAV Successfully Completes Hybrid VTOL Trial at Pokharan
Solar Aerospace and Defence Limited (SADL) has successfully conducted the Rudrastra trial at the Pokharan Firing Range. The Rudrastra UAV, a hybrid VTOL system, met Indian Army performance standards during…