India’s First Jet-Powered MALE by TASL ?
India’s Jet-Powered MALE Drone Could Be a Game-Changer – Here’s Why It Matters. A recent chat with an old friend at Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) turned out surprisingly insightful.…
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…
Dynauton Systems: A New Player Reshaping India’s Defence Drone Landscape
The Indian drone market is going through rapid change, with over 300 players operating across various segments. This boom has made the market dynamic yet volatile, driven by changing regulations,…
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…
India Expands K9 Vajra-T Howitzer Fleet with Follow-On Order
L&T’s Ongoing K9 Vajra-T Production for Indian Army India continues to strengthen its artillery firepower with an additional 100 K9 Vajra-T self-propelled howitzers. Larsen & Toubro (L&T) secured the order…
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…
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…
CCS Clears Acquisition of 156 Prachand for Indian Armed Forces
The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) has officially approved the acquisition of 156 Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) Prachand for the Indian Army and Indian Air Force (IAF). This decision significantly…
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…
HLFT42: HAL’s Quest for an Advanced Fighter Engine
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is actively searching for an advanced aero engine for its next-generation supersonic lead-in fighter trainer, the HLFT42. The company seeks a high-thrust, fuel-efficient, and reliable turbofan…