Another China-Made K-8 Karakorum Aircraft Crashes In Sri Lanka, Raises Safety Concerns

The crash of a Sri Lankan Air Force K-8 trainer jet on March 22, 2025, in the Wariyapola area has sparked significant safety concerns regarding the operational readiness of similar aircraft in service. The incident occurred during a training exercise, with both the Chief Training Instructor Pilot and a trainee pilot successfully ejecting from the aircraft before it crashed. They are currently

March 24, 2025
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HAL Issues RFI For Jet Engine For HLFT-42 Supersonic Trainer

Unconfirmed reports indicate, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for a jet engine to power its Hindustan Lead-in Fighter Trainer (HLFT-42), a next-generation supersonic lead-in fighter trainer jet. The RFI specifies a maximum thrust requirement of 95-100 kN and a total technical life of 6,000 hours for the engine.The HLFT-42 is designed to serve as an

March 21, 2025
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Indian Army Set To Acquire 250 BrahMos Missiles For Enhanced Defence

The Indian Army and Air Force are poised to acquire 250 BrahMos missiles, with the deal valued at approximately $2.4 billion USD.This acquisition is currently under review by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and forms part of India’s military budget for 2024, which totals around $72 billion.The BrahMos missile, developed through an Indo-Russian

March 21, 2025
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Defence Acquisition Council Approves Weapons, Systems Worth ₹54,000 Crores

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Thursday (March 20, 2025) approved guidelines aimed at shortening the timelines of the defence procurement process, alongside granting preliminary approvals for procurement proposals worth ₹54,000 crore.This decision follows the Cabinet Committee on Security’s (CCS) final approval for the procurement of 307

March 21, 2025
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First GE-F404 Engine Set To Power TEJAS MK-1A On Final Tests

The long-awaited arrival of the GEF404 engine to power the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) TEJAS MK-1A, also known as TEJAS Alpha, marks a significant milestone in India’s military aviation history, reported renowned defence journalist Anantha Krishnan M on this Facebook handle.The GEF404 is all set to touchdown in India, putting an end to the stalemate, the debate, and the concerns, the report

March 21, 2025
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