L&T Prepares First Private-Sector Wings of Tejas
India is preparing to mark a milestone in its aerospace journey. Larsen & Toubro (L&T) has completed the first pair of wings of Tejas manufactured entirely outside the public sector.…
Second GE F404 Engine Delivery Boosts LCA Mk1A Production
The GE F404 engine has once again taken center stage in India’s fighter jet production narrative. In a major milestone, GE delivered the second GE F404 engine to Hindustan Aeronautics…
6 Submarines for India & No Role for Other Players
The Project 75I program promises to transform the Indian Navy’s submarine fleet with next-generation capabilities and endurance. The Indian Ocean Region is heating up with strategic competition, making submarine modernization…
Frozen vs Flowing Approach : Rafale & Gripen
When the Indian Air Force (IAF) launched the MMRCA (Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft) competition, the goal was to acquire 126 fighter jets to fill operational gaps and move beyond the…
Testbeds Cannot be Foreign Assets
– By Srivatsa RV As someone who has closely observed India’s aerospace journey, I feel increasingly uneasy about a critical capability we’ve repeatedly neglected, having our own flying testbed. For…
Rudrastra UAV Successfully Completes Hybrid VTOL Trial at Pokharan
Solar Aerospace and Defence Limited (SADL) has successfully conducted the Rudrastra trial at the Pokharan Firing Range. The Rudrastra UAV, a hybrid VTOL system, met Indian Army performance standards during…
1400 HP Turbochargers Go Local: A New Chapter ?
In a significant leap toward bolstering India’s defense technology, Engine Factory Avadi (EFA) has embarked on a cutting-edge project to design and develop advanced turbocharger technology for a 1400 horsepower…
Bhargavastra: India’s Answer to Pakistan’s Drone Swarm Threat
Why “Bhargavastra” is needed right now ? India faces evolving threats from neighboring adversaries. Recently, Pakistan attempted a mass drone incursion using over 400 drones across several fronts. These drones,…
STAR Missile Enters Final Testing Stage in India’s DRDO Program
India’s STAR Missile project has entered Phase-III development as DRDO engineers conduct full-system integration and advanced validation trials. Phase 3 in missile development focuses on system validation through extensive flight…
India Eyes the Next Gen Multi Launch Rocket System (NGMLRS)
The Indian Army is actively developing the Next Gen Multi Launch Rocket System (NGMLRS) to modernize its artillery capabilities. This ambitious effort marks a shift toward modular, adaptable systems suited…