Yesterday’s successful final flight tests of DRDO’s AD‑1 and AD‑2 interceptors are significant because they validated India’s ability to intercept ballistic missiles across both Endo‑atmospheric and Exo‑atmospheric domains, including threats in the intercontinental class.This achievement places India among a select group of nations with credible multi‑layered ballistic missile defence capability,
India And France Forge Path To Sixth‑Generation Fighter Jet Collaboration
India and France are moving closer to a landmark collaboration on a sixth‑generation fighter jet, a project that could redefine India’s air combat capabilities.The collapse of the Franco‑German FCAS program has opened the door for New Delhi to partner Paris directly, with discussions already held at the defence minister level and advanced engine technology transfers in the pipeline.India and
DRDO And L&T Unveil Experimental Unmanned Aerial Vehicle With Modular Design And Strategic Capabilities
The DRDO and L&T have unveiled the Experimental Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (EUAV), a modular, heavy-class UAV prototype designed for strategic missions with a payload capacity of 1,100 kg and an all-up weight of 12 tons.This marks a significant step in India’s indigenous unmanned combat aerial systems program, complementing ongoing efforts such as the Ghatak UCAV.The EUAV developed jointly by
Stravex Technologies Successfully Completes Army Trails of AgniStrike, India’s First Indigenous Drone Interceptor
Stravex Technologies has unveiled AgniStrike, India’s first indigenous drone interceptor system, marking a significant milestone in the country’s counter-drone defence capabilities.The system was recently successfully demonstrated to the Indian Army’s 97 Artillery Regiment, showcasing its design, operational features, and potential role in neutralising hostile UAVs.Developed by Navi Mumbai-based
Air Marshal Dixit Reviews TEJAS MK-1A And Indigenous Aviation Projects At HAL Bangalore
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee, visited Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s Aircraft Division in Bangalore to review the progress of the Light Combat Aircraft TEJAS MK-1A program and other indigenous aviation projects.His visit underscored the importance of the TEJAS MK-1A as a central pillar of the Indian Air Force’s
Defence Minister Inaugurates Advanced Weapon System Complex At DRDO Hyderabad, Reinforces Mission Sudarshan Chakra
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has inaugurated the Advanced Weapon System Complex at DRDO’s Defence Research & Development Laboratory (DRDL) in Hyderabad, marking a major milestone in India’s missile development and strategic defence capabilities.The event also reinforced the government’s commitment to Mission Sudarshan Chakra, India’s upcoming multi‑level missile defence system.The
Lekha Wireless Secures Indian Navy Contract For Long-Range Helicopter Communication
Bengaluru-based Lekha Wireless has secured a significant contract from the Indian Navy to provide long-range communication systems designed for tracking and exchanging short messages between naval helicopters.This marks a major step in strengthening indigenous airborne communication capabilities for India’s maritime forces.Lekha Wireless, a homegrown technology company, has been steadily building
India Occupies Prominent And Impactful Place, India A Powerful Partner Shaping Ties Says Philippine Envoy
The Philippine Ambassador to India, Josel F Ignacio, underscored the growing depth of India-Philippines relations during a diplomatic reception in New Delhi marking the 128th Anniversary of Philippine Independence.He stated that India occupies a “prominent and impactful place” in Manila’s foreign policy, a position reinforced by expanding trade, defence cooperation, and the elevation of bilateral
Rajnath Singh Declares Project Kusha A Game-Changer For India’s Defence Preparedness
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has declared Project Kusha a “Game-Changer” for India’s security, emphasising its proven role during Operation Sindoor and likening its protective capability to the legendary Govardhan Hill.The system, slated for deployment between 2028 and 2030, is designed to rival Russia’s S-400 and provide a multi-layered shield against stealth aircraft, drones, cruise missiles,
Tunga Aerospace Secures L1 Bid To Supply 78 High-Altitude Drones For ITBP
Chennai-based Tunga Aerospace, an IIT-Madras-incubated start-up, has emerged as the lowest bidder (L1) for supplying 78 high-altitude small drones to the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), quoting ₹21.82 crore—less than half of rival bids.This procurement is aimed at strengthening ITBP’s surveillance capabilities along the India-China border, particularly in extreme high-altitude conditions.Tunga