India’s AMCA And TEJAS MK-2 Remain Dependent On US Engines As Global Fighters Face Similar Challenges

India’s ambition to field a fifth‑generation stealth fighter has once again underscored one of its most persistent technological hurdles: the inability to produce a world‑class fighter jet engine, reported Times of India.While the country has made notable progress in indigenous airframes, radars, avionics and weapons, propulsion continues to rely on foreign suppliers.The issue has gained renewed

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Eurodrone ASW Variant Poised To Strengthen India’s Maritime Defence

India is evaluating the anti‑submarine warfare (ASW) Eurodrone variant, jointly developed by Airbus and Kawasaki, as a new layer in its maritime defence. This system, capable of deploying sonobuoys and lightweight torpedoes, would complement India’s existing P‑8I Poseidon aircraft and MQ‑9 Sea Guardian drones, strengthening surveillance against Pakistan’s Hangor‑class and China’s large submarine

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BEL Expands Thales Partnership To Locally Produce Microwave Modules For Rafale SPECTRA Suite

Bharat Electronics Limited is expanding its ongoing Transfer of Technology collaboration with Thales Group to locally manufacture advanced microwave modules for the SPECTRA Electronic Warfare suite on-board the Dassault Rafale fighter jets.This initiative directly supports the Indian Government’s Make in India program and builds upon the successful production of more than 7,000 transmit/receive

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DRDO Begins Work On Polymer And Telescopic Ammunition To Modernise Infantry Weapons

The Defence Research and Development Organisation has initiated development of two advanced ammunition technologies that could reshape the future of India’s small arms ecosystem. These are Polymer Cased Ammunition and Cased Telescopic Ammunition. Both are regarded internationally as next-generation solutions for infantry weapons.Polymer Cased Ammunition replaces traditional brass or steel

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India Quietly Deploys Russian Nebo-UM Radar To Counter Stealth Threats

India has quietly inducted the Russian-made Nebo-UM VHF-band radar into its air defence network, a system capable of detecting stealth aircraft and missiles at ranges up to 600 kilometres. Despite no official announcement of contracts or costs, its presence in Indian Air Force exercises confirms operational deployment, significantly strengthening India’s early warning capability against advanced

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My daughter’s skin melted off after popular squishy toy EXPLODED in her face with burning liquid – my warning to parents

AS Violet played with her collection of squishy toys, she noticed one was much firmer than usual and microwaved the seemingly harmless cube. The popular toys have been hijacked by a dangerous social media trend inspiring youngsters to freeze or microwa…

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India’s Defence And Self-Reliance Milestones Highlighted By PM Modi In Mann Ki Baat

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his monthly ‘Mann Ki Baat’ program highlighted India’s significant strides in defence, security, and self-reliance during June. He noted that these achievements will fill every citizen with pride as the country continues to strengthen its indigenous capabilities.He lauded the maiden successful flight of the first made-in-India C-295 military transport aircraft.

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Gaganyaan Mission On Track With 8,000 Tests Completed, Says ISRO Chairman Confirms

ISRO chairman V Narayanan has confirmed that the Gaganyaan mission remains firmly on track for its first launch in the third quarter of 2027.He revealed that more than 8,000 ground tests have already been successfully conducted, underscoring the scale of preparation behind India’s maiden human spaceflight program.Narayanan was delivering the keynote lecture at the 17th annual Air Chief Marshal LM

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