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India has begun building a joint defence Counter-Unmanned Aerial System, or C-UAS, grid to address the growing drone threat. This initiative reflects changing battlefield realities where cheap unmanned systems increasingly challenge traditional air defence. A recent ANI report outlined how this grid aims to integrate detection, tracking, and interception capabilities across services. While the intent…
The Growing Question of Israel Dependence India’s defence ecosystem increasingly raises a critical question about long-term strategic dependence on Israel, especially in the missile domain. This concern becomes more relevant because many observers still believe missile development requires decades of sustained effort. However, India’s own experience clearly disproves this assumption and shows that capability development…
Indian defence enthusiasts have waited years for two critical combat aircraft programs. These programs are the LCA Tejas Mk2 and the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft, or AMCA. Both platforms represent India’s ambition to achieve genuine air power autonomy. However, the delays surrounding Tejas Mk2 often confuse observers and fuel frustration. The real reasons rarely enter…
As India approaches 2026, defence aviation faces a decisive moment shaped by unresolved structural weaknesses. One central question now dominates strategic planning. What should stand as India’s single most important defence aviation priority, and why does the Indian Jet Engine sit at its core? More importantly, how much progress exists today, and what remains realistically…
India’s contemporary long-range strike posture must begin with the interception of Pakistan’s Fateh-2 rocket over Sirsa during Operation Sindoor. That interception confirmed Pakistan’s intent to operationally employ long-range guided rockets against India. Although Indian air and missile defences neutralised the threat, the episode exposed a critical escalation layer. Long-range rockets now operate between artillery and…
According to a recent SEBI disclosure, the Ministry of Defence placed an order worth nearly ₹300 crore for the Indian Army because Indian regulations mandate transparent reporting. This disclosure allows analysts to track capability trends and industrial participation with greater clarity. Consequently, this order immediately attracted attention due to its long-range strike implications. The contract…
The need of DRDO HALE comes from Indian armed forces, who operate across a wide range of terrains, where altitude often defines operational success. From high mountains to vast maritime zones, persistent surveillance becomes critical. These conditions make turboprop-powered High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) UAVs essential for modern military operations. India currently operates two US-origin…
– By Raflanker Do 114 Rafales or Su-57s fit into the current Indian fleet? Current Fleet: ●13 Sqdns Su-30 MKI ● 2 Sqdns Rafale ● 3 Sqdns Mirage 2000 ● 3 Sqdns MiG-29 ● 2 Sqdns Tejas Mk1 ● 6 Sqdns Jaguar Total: 29 Squadrons Currently on Order: ● 10 Sqdns Tejas Mk1A ● 1…