Indian Air Force to Review LCA Mark 1A Project in May; Deliveries May Face Delays
New Delhi, February 4, 2026 — The Indian Air Force (IAF) has decided to conduct a comprehensive review of the…
Category: Air System
Israel Nirbhar LCA: Why HAL is Drifting Away from Atmanirbharta?
The Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas is often described as just another fighter aircraft programme. That framing is incomplete. The…
MRFA Deal: Hard Questions for India’s Air Power Future
The MRFA Deal has reached a decisive stage after years of uncertainty and delay. The Defence Procurement Board has reportedly…
Rafale Fighter Jet Debate in India: Reality Between Two Extremes
Understanding the Rafale Debate Clearly India has witnessed an intense debate over the acquisition of Rafale fighter jets for the…
Is India Becoming Israel-Dependent?
The Growing Question of Israel Dependence India’s defence ecosystem increasingly raises a critical question about long-term strategic dependence on Israel,…
Tejas Mk2 :India’s Fighter Programs at a Strategic Crossroads
Indian defence enthusiasts have waited years for two critical combat aircraft programs. These programs are the LCA Tejas Mk2 and…
Indian Jet Engine: India’s Biggest Defence Aviation Priority for 2026
As India approaches 2026, defence aviation faces a decisive moment shaped by unresolved structural weaknesses. One central question now dominates…
India’s Indigenous DRDO HALE Program: Indian Reaper ?
The need of DRDO HALE comes from Indian armed forces, who operate across a wide range of terrains, where altitude…
IAF fighter jet fleet future prospect : Rafale, Su-57 or all Indigenous
– By Raflanker Do 114 Rafales or Su-57s fit into the current Indian fleet? Current Fleet: ●13 Sqdns Su-30 MKI…