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DRDO’s Rudram-3 Hypersonic Missile To Reinvent IAF’s SEAD Doctrine
The Indian Air Force is advancing a heavy Suppression of Enemy Air Defences (SEAD) doctrine by integrating the indigenous Rudram-3 hypersonic missile with its frontline Su-30MKI fighter fleet.This marks a decisive step in India’s strategy to neutralise hostile radar networks, hardened bunkers, air defence systems, and fortified military targets from stand-off ranges that exceed 550 kilometres.By
Pakistan’s PL‑15E Missile Use In 2025 Conflict Exposes Tactical Shortfalls Against Indian Defences
The 2025 India‑Pakistan air conflict saw the Pakistan Air Force deploy large numbers of Chinese‑made PL‑15E long‑range air‑to‑air missiles. These weapons, fired primarily from J‑10 fighter jets, were intended to provide Pakistan with a decisive standoff capability.However, many of the missiles reportedly failed to hit their intended targets, raising questions about their combat reliability and
HAL Begins HTT-40 Serial Production, To Begin Deliveries To Air Force In FY 2027
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has confirmed that deliveries of the indigenous HTT-40 basic trainer aircraft to the Indian Air Force will begin in FY 2027, under a ₹6,838 crore contract for 70 aircraft. Serial production is already underway at HAL’s Bangalore and Nashik facilities, marking a major milestone in India’s defence self-reliance push.The HTT-40, or Hindustan Turbo Trainer-40, is a
Anjani Technoplast Delivers Bullet Absorbing BunkerWall To Indian Army
Anjani Technoplast has introduced its advanced Bullet Absorbing BunkerWall system for the Indian Army, a modular protective solution capable of withstanding thousands of rounds of sustained fire while remaining lightweight, portable, and radar-invisible.This innovation marks a significant leap in India’s defensive infrastructure, combining survivability, stealth, and rapid deployment for
Indian Navy To Receive 45 Warships In 3–4 Years As Approval Granted For 195 Future Vessels
Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsyan has confirmed that 45 warships currently under construction in India will be delivered within the next three to four years, while the Navy has secured in-principle approval for 195 additional vessels, including submarines and fast interceptor crafts, reported TOI.This announcement coincided with the launch of INS Sanghamitra, India’s first Next Generation Offshore
Armenia Deepens Artillery Partnership With India Through School of Artillery Visit
Armenia has intensified its defence partnership with India by sending a high-level military delegation to the School of Artillery in Deolali, Maharashtra, where discussions and demonstrations focused on deepening cooperation in artillery training, capability development, and operational readiness.This visit underscores Armenia’s growing reliance on Indian defence systems amid its search for
Breakthrough Optical Technique At IIT-Bombay Enhances Semi-Cryogenic Engine Development
A significant step has been taken towards the development of efficient semi-cryogenic rocket engines through a collaborative project between the Department of Mechanical Engineering at IIT-Bombay and the Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) of ISRO, Trivandrum, announced IIT-Bombay X handle.Cryogenic engines are widely used in the upper stages of launch vehicles due to their higher specific
India Unveils STRYKER, Jet-Powered Kamikaze UAV With Unmatched Speed And Lethality
NextLeap Aeronautics has unveiled STRYKER, India’s fastest and most lethal jet-powered kamikaze UAV, marking a breakthrough in indigenous unmanned strike technology. Designed for deep penetration and precision destruction, STRYKER represents a new era in India’s drone warfare capabilities under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.The STRYKER platform is a tactical combat UAV powered by a jet engine
Government Approves Space Tech Testing Facilities In Gujarat And Tamil Nadu
The Indian Government has approved the establishment of Common Technical Facilities to test space technology in Gujarat and Tamil Nadu, a move that underscores the country’s ambition to build a robust, industry-led space ecosystem.These facilities will be equipped with advanced testing, validation, and integration infrastructure, designed to support domestic manufacturing in the space sector.The