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…
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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…
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…
GTRE–DRDO Kickstart “Desi High Thrust Engine”
India has taken a decisive step toward strengthening its sovereign aero-engine capability. The Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), Bengaluru, under…
SSS Defence: India’s Indigenous Small Arms Pioneer
–By Anaadi Shrivastava Introduction: A Private OEM Entering a Stratified Defence Market Stumpp Schuele & Somappa Defence, widely known as…
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…
India’s Joint Defence C-UAS Grid: A Necessary Step, But Not a Complete Shield
India has begun building a joint defence Counter-Unmanned Aerial System, or C-UAS, grid to address the growing drone threat. This…
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…