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…
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…
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…
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…
Pinaka 120 KM : India’s Advanced Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher
Pinaka is India’s premier multi-barrel rocket launcher (MBRL). Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), it has become a crucial part of the Indian Army’s artillery. With its…