The Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LR-AShM) hypersonic weapon system has advanced to its serial manufacturing stage, marking a significant milestone for the Defence Research and Development […]
Author: Mike Merkel
Historic Event: India’s Next-Gen Fighter, the TEJAS MK-1A, Will Make Its Public Debut at the HAL Nashik Plant
Today, October 17, 2025, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) will launch the locally built Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) TEJAS MK-1A for the first time in public. […]
Russia Offers an Improved BMP-3 IFV Package to Help India Modernize Its Mechanized Infantry
Russia debuted an updated BMP-3 Infantry Fighting Vehicle (IFV) in late 2024, which reflected battle experiences learned from recent wars, including as those in the […]
Skyroot Completes Full Stage-Level Test of Orbital Adjustment Module
Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace has successfully conducted a full stage-level test of its Orbital Adjustment Module (OAM), a crucial component designed to control orbital manoeuvres and […]
DRDO Expands Stratospheric Airship Testing Program
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is set to begin the second phase of trials for its Stratospheric Airship Platform at Sheopur in Madhya […]
IAF To Integrate Next-Gen Radar Warning Receivers Across Transport Fleet
The Indian Air Force has initiated plans to upgrade its entire transport fleet with advanced Radar Warning Receivers (RWRs) to enhance survivability during high-threat missions. […]
IAF Advancing Modernisation Plans Via Integration of Meteor Long-Range Air-To-Air Missiles Onto Su-30MKI Jets
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is advancing its modernisation plans through the integration of Meteor long-range air-to-air missiles onto Su-30MKI fighter jets. This upgrade aims […]
ASTRA MK-2 Missile Range To Be Over 200 Km, IAF To Buy Around 700 For Fighter Jet Fleet
The decision represents a shift from the earlier plan of achieving a 160+ km range, positioning ASTRA MK-2 among the world’s longest-range air-to-air missile systems. […]
INDO-MIM and Thales Australia form a strategic small arms manufacturing partnership.
INDO-MIM, a global leader in metal injection moulding (MIM) technologies, has partnered with Thales Australia to produce precise small-arms components. This collaboration strategically integrates India’s […]
HAL’s Survival Plan: Adapt or Fail in India’s Changing Defense Aviation Environment
As India’s government allows the private sector to participate in domestic fighter jet manufacturing, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is embarking on a new chapter. With […]