MQ-9B Deal: No Alternative, No Exit
Observation, after all, introduces the possibility that the observer might intervene. ~ Jeremy Bentham (encapsulating the essence of the panopticon and the power of constant watchfulness) India faces one of…
Cabinet Clears 97 Tejas Fighters for the IAF
On August 19, 2025, the Cabinet Committee on Security approved procurement of 97 Tejas Mk1A aircraft. Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the decision. With this approval, the IAF fleet will…
Virupaksha Radar Powers Su-30 MKI Upgrade for the Indian Air Force
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has launched a major upgrade for its Su-30 MKI fleet. At the center stands the Virupaksha Radar, an advanced AESA radar developed by DRDO’s LRDE.…
Netra Mk1A: A New Era in India’s Airborne Early Warning Systems
The Defence Ministry recently approved the procurement of six additional Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) systems, reinforcing India’s aerial surveillance network. These advanced platforms, known as Netra Mk1A, will…
Costliest Fighter Jet Deal Ever: Rafale-M for Navy
India is set to finalize the Rafale-M deal for the Navy’s carrier fleet. The agreement, worth Rs 60,000-70,000 crore, includes 26 Rafale Marine jets. The deal is expected to be…
Indian Army’s (AUHPM Mk II) – Anti-UAS High Power Microwave System
In a significant move to enhance its air defense capabilities, the Directorate General of Army Air Defence (AAD), under the Ministry of Defence (MoD), has issued a Request for Information…
Meet All new “CADET” System
The Indian Army has released an RFI to procure more than 90 Carrier Air Defence Tracked (CADET) systems. This move is part of a broader plan to modernize the Army’s…