Frozen vs Flowing Approach : Rafale & Gripen
When the Indian Air Force (IAF) launched the MMRCA (Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft) competition, the goal was to acquire 126 fighter jets to fill operational gaps and move beyond the…
NextLeap Aeronautics and Accordyne Announce Strategic Alliance to Advance Autonomous UAV Swarms for India’s Future Defense Capabilities
Two of India’s leading DeepTech startups, NextLeap Aeronautics and Accordyne Private Limited, have entered into a Strategic Alliance to develop cutting-edge autonomous swarming capabilities for UAVs, aimed at transforming India’s…
Akash Missile System: “Turkish Drone Slayer”
The Akash Missile System remained the unsung hero during Operation Sindoor Phase 1. While the spotlight often fell on the S-400, Pakistani forces tried to take it down repeatedly. They…
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…
HAL’s HTFE-25 Engine: How Delays and Oversights Stalled It
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…
IMRH & A Heavy Attack Helicopter: A Future Possibility
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…
MoD Signs Wet Leasing of One Flight Refuelling Aircraft (FRA) for IAF and Indian Navy Pilot Training
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…
Netra Mk1A: A New Era in India’s Airborne Early Warning Systems
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…
Trump’s F-35 vs Macron’s Rafale: The Battle for Europe and Its Impact on India
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 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…