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India is currently facing significant challenges in selecting its next manned fighter aircraft, with a recent offer from both Russia and the U.S. to acquire F-35 & Su-57 stealth fighters adding to the complexity. Simultaneously, a breakthrough in indigenous defence technology has been achieved with the successful flight test of the Sheshnaag-150, a long-range collaborative attack swarming
Global aerospace firms are increasingly turning to India as a strategic manufacturing and sourcing hub amid ongoing supply chain disruptions in the West. This shift is driven by several key factors:Key Factors Driving The Shift To IndiaSupply Chain Disruptions: The global aerospace industry has faced significant challenges due to labour shortages, geopolitical tensions, and logistical bottlenecks
The Indian defence sector is advancing self-reliance through a combination of innovation and sustainability initiatives.India’s aerospace sector is experiencing significant growth, driven by its focus on indigenous development and manufacturing of military aircraft and helicopters. This includes advancements in fighter jets, transport aircraft, and rotorcraft, which support both defence and civil
The upgrade allows existing radar warning receivers to analyze unfamiliar signals in real time — fast enough to warn the pilot if it’s an enemy radar locking on. “It could go on any kind of F-16” or a wide range of other aircraft, Raytheon Vice Preside…
At the previous edition of IDEX, which took place in early 2023 and just a few months after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Russian companies were not listed as official exhibitors and relegated to a separate outdoor pavilion.
Two weeks after a public rebuke of HAL by the Indian Air Force chief that went viral both online as well as in India’s security […]
The Defence Ministry of India has recently formed a high-level committee to enhance the production of indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) jets, specifically focusing on the TEJAS MK-1A variant. This move is part of India’s broader strategy to boost its defence manufacturing capabilities under the "Atmanirbhar Bharat" initiative.Key Points of The Initiative: Committee Composition And
India is set to promote the Intermediate Jet Trainer-36 (IJT-36) Yashas armed variant for international buyers, particularly targeting countries seeking a cost-effective combat trainer for low-intensity operations. This move by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) follows significant upgrades to the aircraft, previously known as the Hindustan Jet Trainer (HJT-36) Sitara, which had faced technical
DRDO’s VSHORADS man-portable air defence systemThe Indian Army is significantly advancing its air defence capabilities through a comprehensive modernisation program aimed at countering the growing threats posed by drones and other aerial systems. This initiative includes the procurement of 220 successor guns, the Very Short Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS), and the Quick Reaction
(I advise to first read this blog post. You’ll later see why.)Air-to-air missiles have commonly been grouped in short, medium and long range missiles. Short range was and is dominated by passive infrared seekers, medium range was dominated by semi-act…