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India is actively building its complete spectrum of tank engine capabilities. The effort spans from 600 HP to 1500 HP engines. Currently, the focus lies on developing an 800 HP engine with an indigenous automatic transmission. This step ensures India’s self-reliance in next-generation Armoured Fighting Vehicle (AFV) propulsion. CVRDE Advances Indigenous Powertrain for Armoured Vehicles…
The U.S.-origin Stryker armored combat vehicle, widely deployed in Ukraine, has undergone extensive battlefield testing under high-threat environments. While designed for rapid deployment and modular flexibility, its performance in Ukrainian terrain has exposed key operational vulnerabilities. With India evaluating similar platforms for varied terrains ranging from deserts to high-altitude cold zones understanding these limitations becomes…
The Indian Army conducted successful trials of the Akash Prime air defence system in the Ladakh sector. Army Air Defence units tested the system at an altitude exceeding 15,000 feet. They coordinated the trials with senior DRDO officials who developed the system. The Akash Prime successfully scored two direct hits on fast-moving aerial targets. These…
India has recognized the growing strategic need for armed reconnaissance drones. DRDO has started developing a High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) UAV. This new DRDO HALE program aims to match the performance of the MQ-9B UAVs India is acquiring from the United States. India will receive 31 MQ-9B drones, including SkyGuardian and SeaGuardian variants. The…
HAL accelerates the Indian Multi Role Helicopter (IMRH) project. It prepares a ₹13000 crore Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) note. The proposal seeks approval to build five flying prototypes, including a naval variant, the Deck-Based Multirole Helicopter (DBMRH). HAL Proposes Indigenous IMRH and Naval DBMRH Prototypes HAL aims to develop both IMRH and its naval…
The Indian Army is actively developing the Next Gen Multi Launch Rocket System (NGMLRS) to modernize its artillery capabilities. This ambitious effort marks a shift toward modular, adaptable systems suited for India’s complex terrain. As a result, India aims to unify its rocket artillery under one versatile platform. NGMLRS to Transform Rocket Artillery in India…
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 launched multiple drones and loitering munitions, attempting to reach the S-400 system. However, the Akash Missile System consistently intercepted threats before they reached their target.…
In a move aligned with “Atmanirbhar Bharat”, BEML Limited has initiated a formal process to co-develop a Wheeled Armoured Fighting Vehicle (Wheeled AFV) and an Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) system. This development falls under the ‘Buy (Indian-IDDM)’ category, which mandates indigenous design, development, and manufacturing with at least 50% indigenous content. Wheeled AFV for the…
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 Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the laser system has proven its ability to shoot down fixed-wing drones and swarm UAVs, significantly enhancing India’s counter-drone…
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 Combat Helicopters (LCH).Of these, 66 will join the Indian Air Force, and 90 will support the Indian Army. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in three…