Indian Navy To Establish LM2500 Gas Turbine Maintenance Hub At INS Eksila With Qualified Industry Partners

The Indian Navy is advancing towards establishing an Intermediate Level Maintenance (ILM) facility dedicated to LM2500 gas turbines at INS Eksila.This initiative marks a significant step in strengthening the Navy’s self-reliance in maintaining critical propulsion systems that power its frontline warships, reported Alpha Defense.The LM2500 gas turbine, widely used across naval fleets globally, is

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Loyal Wingman UCAVs Poised To Redefine The Future of Aerial Warfare

Conversations about aerial combat have long centred on fifth and sixth generation aircraft, stand‑off weapons and advanced air‑to‑air missiles. Yet a discernible shift is underway as Collaborative Combat Aircraft, more commonly referred to as loyal wingman, emerge as the next transformative element in aerial warfare.These unmanned aircraft are designed to fly alongside or ahead of manned fighters

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Rafale Tests New Anti-Drone Rockets Against Shahed UAVs

A French Rafale fighter jet has been observed at BA 125 Istres airbase in southern France carrying a new counter-drone configuration.The system fitted is the Thales JF12 pod, a launcher capable of firing both unguided and guided 68 mm rockets, including the SNEB and ACULEUS variants, as well as similar munitions.Reports from Voennoye Obozrenie confirm that this marks a significant step in

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Russia Begins 2026 Fighter Deliveries: Su-35S Strengthens VKS Operational Backbone

Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), part of the state-owned ROSTEC conglomerate, has delivered the first batch of Su-35S multirole fighters for 2026 to the Ministry of Defence, marking the beginning of this year’s supply cycle for the Russian Aerospace Forces (VKS).The announcement underscores the continuity of industrial output and the sustained demand for advanced tactical aviation

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India’s Role In Su-57 Export Push: Russia Signals Expanding Global Demand

Russia’s fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, the Su-57, is experiencing a surge in demand, according to Rosoboronexport, the country’s defence export company, as stated in a report by Zee News.While specific buyers have not been disclosed, the firm confirmed that multiple export orders have already been received and that negotiations are expanding across different regions. Several partner

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