India Advances RayStrike-9 Laser Weapon, TEJAS MK-1A And AI Drone Swarms Amid Strategic Challenges

India’s defence sector is undergoing a period of rapid transformation, with multiple programs converging to strengthen its aerial and electronic warfare capabilities.The RayStrike-9 directed energy weapon project, spearheaded by Paras Defence in collaboration with DRDO’s CHESS laboratory, represents a significant leap in anti-drone and anti-missile technology.The weapon offers a speed-of-light

May 21, 2026
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Aitech Secures $63 Million HAL Contract For Light Combat Helicopter ‘Prachand’ Avionics

Bangalore-based Aitech Innovations India Pvt. Ltd. has secured a landmark $63 million production contract from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to supply mission–critical avionics computing solutions for the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Prachand fleet, announced the company.The deal covers 156 helicopters and ensures long-term sustainment of advanced avionics systems over the next five to six

May 21, 2026
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Indian Teams Decode PL-15E Missile Recovered In Punjab

Nearly intact PL-15E air-to-air missiles recovered during Operation Sindoor in May 2025 in Punjab have provided Indian defence scientists with a rare opportunity to unlock their electronic secrets, reported this renowned French defence media portal.The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully extracted the missile’s electronic signature,

May 21, 2026
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India’s ALFA-S Drone Swarm: AI-Powered Strike Revolution

India’s ALFA-S drone swarm system is a advanced air-launched autonomous loitering munition concept under HAL’s Combat Air Teaming System (CATS), designed to overwhelm enemy air defences with autonomous, AI-driven swarms. Each pod can release up to 24 lightweight drones, shifting the risks of initial strikes away from manned aircraft while enabling precision saturation attacks.The ALFA-S, short

May 21, 2026
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India And South Korea Seal Defence Pact On Directed Energy Weapons, Air Defence Sysems As Army Rockets Hit Targets With Precision

India and South Korea have signed landmark agreements to jointly develop laser weapons and mobile air defence systems, marking a new phase in their defence partnership, reported TOI.At the same time, the Indian Army has successfully tested its new long-range rockets, achieving precision strikes at ranges up to 300 km.During Defence Minister Rajnath Singh’s visit to Seoul, both nations agreed to

May 21, 2026
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