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…
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…
HAL’s Call for Co-Development of EW Suite for LCH
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), a leading Indian aerospace and defense company, recently issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to co-develop an advanced Electronic Warfare (EW) Suite for its Light Combat…
Monstrous Virupaksha Radar of Su30 MKI Upgrade
DRDO’s Electronics and Radar Development Establishment (LRDE) is starting fabrication of the Virupaksha radar for the Indian Air Force’s Su-30MKI upgrade. They are setting up two assembly jigs to begin…
Private Push by ADA for AMCA & Tejas Mk2
The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) has taken a big step to involve Indian private companies in making key parts for combat aircraft. By inviting private firms, ADA aims to speed…
AMCA’s Electro-Optical Targeting System ( EOTS )
An AMCA’s Electro-Optical Targeting System ( EOTS ) is a really important system. This progress should be celebrated but due to the ongoing delays in the delivery of the GE…
India’s Need for a Massive Stockpile of Affordable Solid-Fueled Missiles
On the eve of October 1st, as India was preparing to celebrate Gandhi Jayanti, honoring Mahatma Gandhi’s legacy of non-violence and peace, a stark contrast unfolded on the other side…
IAF’s “New hunt” for Six AEW&C
The Ministry of Defence (MoD), Government of India, has released an official Request for Information (RFI) indicating its intention to procure six Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) systems, along…
EOTS for Next Gen AMCA Stealth Fighter Jet
The Indian defense sector, through the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), is advancing its capabilities in aerial combat technology. Specifically, the Lab Instruments Research & Development Establishment (IRDE) is…