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…
India’s drive for self-reliance in aerospace technology continues to gather pace but continues to get lusty blows from engine development aspect. One of the key milestones in this journey was…
Massive Leap: India Orders 156 Light Combat Helicopters India recently signed a landmark defence contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).The deal, valued at ₹62,700 crore (US$7.3 billion), includes 156 Light…
In a significant development for India’s aerial refueling capability, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a contract with Metrea Aerospace to provide one Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker under a wet…
The Defence Ministry recently approved the procurement of six additional Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) systems, reinforcing India’s aerial surveillance network. These advanced platforms, known as Netra Mk1A, will…
The competition between the French Dassault Rafale and the American Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is intensifying across Europe. This rivalry is not just about military hardware but also about…
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…
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…
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…
Recently, the National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) successfully demonstrated the Hansa NG, India’s first indigenous flying trainer aircraft. This aircraft fills gaps that were previously met by imported options. Designed for…