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…
DRDO Develops High-Power Antenna Array
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has undertaken the development of a high-power antenna array with an electromagnetic (EM) transparent radome for wideband applications. This advanced system is set…
Exclusive : AMCA Production with HAL-Led Joint Venture
India is taking a significant leap in indigenous fighter jet production with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) leading a Joint Venture (JV) to manufacture the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). This…
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…
The F-35 for India: Strategic Leap or Technological Trap?
Donald Trump, in his characteristic bluntness, recently stated, “We want to sell engine weapons worth billions and billions of dollars, we are working on to make sure India eventually have…
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…
Ukraine’s Indian Supplier: SMPP Private Limited
When the Russia-Ukraine conflict began, both nations sought India’s support. Ukraine requested weapons and protective gear, while Russia insisted India refrain from supplying anything to Ukraine. At the outset, India…
The Puzzling Case of the Army’s Bulletproof Vest Testing
The Indian Army’s infantry units require constant modernization. Bulletproof vests and helmets are essential for soldier protection. Furthermore, the need for these became more urgent after the Doklam standoff and…
India’s Defence Budget
The Government of India has increased the capital outlay on defence services to Rs 1.8 lakh crore, up from the Budget Estimates (BE) of Rs 1.72 lakh crore in the…