Tejas Mk2 & AMCA : 8 Private Contenders
The Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) is an ambitious indigenous program led by India’s Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) under the Ministry of Defence (MoD). This initiative aims to develop a…
ALH Dhruv: A Success Story Turned Quality Disaster
The Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv was once a major success story for Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). However, recent events highlight significant concerns regarding its manufacturing quality. With over 23…
F-35 for India: Evaluating the U.S. Offer and Its Implications on Indian Defense Programs
The United States’ offer of the F-35 to India has sparked significant discussions within defense circles. During a joint statement with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, former U.S. President Donald Trump…
HAL’s Call for Co-Development of EW Suite for LCH
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), a leading Indian aerospace and defense company, recently issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to co-develop an advanced Electronic Warfare (EW) Suite for its Light Combat…
India’s Pursuit of Indigenous AEW Solutions for Aircraft Carriers
India aims to independently equip its aircraft carriers with Airborne Early Warning (AEW) systems. Previously, the Indian Navy relied on Russia’s Kamov helicopters for these capabilities. Heavier AEW aircraft, like…
Monstrous Virupaksha Radar of Su30 MKI Upgrade
DRDO’s Electronics and Radar Development Establishment (LRDE) is starting fabrication of the Virupaksha radar for the Indian Air Force’s Su-30MKI upgrade. They are setting up two assembly jigs to begin…
AMCA’s Electro-Optical Targeting System ( EOTS )
An AMCA’s Electro-Optical Targeting System ( EOTS ) is a really important system. This progress should be celebrated but due to the ongoing delays in the delivery of the GE…
EOTS for Next Gen AMCA Stealth Fighter Jet
The Indian defense sector, through the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), is advancing its capabilities in aerial combat technology. Specifically, the Lab Instruments Research & Development Establishment (IRDE) is…
AMCA – GOI’s Two Partner Dance
India’s venture into the realm of fifth-generation aerial combat technology, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), exemplifies a nuanced ballet of industrial collaboration. The dance competitors, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL),…
EW Upgrade of Su 30 MKI
The Center for Airborne Systems, DRDO’s Laboratory for Communication, Avionics, and Software Development (CASDIC), has taken a significant step forward in India’s defense capabilities. CASDIC has released an Expression of…