MoD Signs Wet Leasing of One Flight Refuelling Aircraft (FRA) for IAF and Indian Navy Pilot Training
In a significant development for India’s aerial refueling capability, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a contract with Metrea Aerospace to provide one Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker under a wet…
CCS Clears Acquisition of 156 Prachand for Indian Armed Forces
The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) has officially approved the acquisition of 156 Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) Prachand for the Indian Army and Indian Air Force (IAF). This decision significantly…
GE F404 Engine: A Key Milestone in LCA Mk1A Program
The Long-Awaited Delivery of GE F404 Engines After numerous delays, the GE F404 engine delivery for the LCA Mk1A has finally begun. This marks a crucial moment for India’s indigenous…
China Takes Control of Indian In-Service Drone: A Wake-Up Call for Indigenous Development
PLA Gains Control of Indian Drone in Unprecedented Incident In an unexpected event, an Indian drone operating near the eastern sector of the border with China suddenly veered into Chinese-controlled…
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…
HLFT42: HAL’s Quest for an Advanced Fighter Engine
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is actively searching for an advanced aero engine for its next-generation supersonic lead-in fighter trainer, the HLFT42. The company seeks a high-thrust, fuel-efficient, and reliable turbofan…
307 ATAGS: The Phoenix rises from Ashes to Artillery Dominance
The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) approved a long-awaited deal to acquire 307 Advanced Towed Artillery Gun Systems (ATAGS) for the Indian Army. The contract, worth ₹7,000 crore, will soon…
Trump’s F-35 vs Macron’s Rafale: The Battle for Europe and Its Impact on India
The competition between the French Dassault Rafale and the American Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is intensifying across Europe. This rivalry is not just about military hardware but also about…
A Time-Bound Approach to AMCA Development
A user on X recently asked me what I would do differently if I were in charge of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program. The real challenge is not…
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…