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.…
Indian Army Tests Akash Prime at High Altitude in Ladakh
The Indian Army conducted successful trials of the Akash Prime air defence system in the Ladakh sector. Army Air Defence units tested the system at an altitude exceeding 15,000 feet.…
DRDO HALE to Strengthen India’s Armed Drone Capability
India has recognized the growing strategic need for armed reconnaissance drones. DRDO has started developing a High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) UAV. This new DRDO HALE program aims to match…
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.…
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…
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…
DRDO and Indian Navy Successfully Test Indigenous Multi-Influence Ground Mine (MIGM)
India has achieved a significant breakthrough in underwater defense technology. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), in partnership with the Indian Navy, has successfully tested the Multi-Influence Ground Mine…
India Successfully Demonstrates 30-kW Laser Weapon System Against Aerial Threats
India has marked a major technological breakthrough in modern warfare with the successful demonstration of a 30-kilowatt (kW) Laser Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) system (Sahastra Shakti). Developed indigenously by the…
Key Improvements in the Kaveri Engine by GTRE
By : Shreedhar Singh GTRE is implementing several critical upgrades to enhance the performance, reliability, and efficiency of the Kaveri engine. These improvements aim to make it viable for integration…
4 Indian Vendors for Virupaksha AESA Radar
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is advancing its Su-30MKI upgrade program with the introduction of the Virupaksha AESA radar, a Gallium Nitride (GaN)-based active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar designed…