Ukrainian ‘Air Denial’ Strategy Under Strain
Since the second Russian invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, 2022, the Ukrainian military has been able to stifle Russian manned aircraft strikes, but that deterrence may not hold without […]
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Canada says it’s reconsidering multibillion dollar F-35 buy as Trump ratchets up trade war
“To be clear, we are not cancelling the F-35 contract, but we need to do our homework given the changing environment …,” a spokesperson for Canadian Minister of Defense Bill Blair told Breaking Defense.
Albedo Space Says Clarity-1 to Show VLEO Is ‘Next Frontier’
The Clarity-1 very-low Earth orbit (VLEO) imaging satellite by Denver’s Albedo Space and the first microsatellite owned and operated by Norway’s Kongsberg are among the 74 payloads that reached orbit […]
HAL’s Nashik Unit To Roll Out First Light Combat Aircraft TEJAS MK-1A By April-End
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is preparing to roll out the first Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) TEJAS MK-1A from its Nashik facility by the end of April 2025. This marks a significant milestone in India’s indigenous defence manufacturing sector, as the Nashik plant becomes the third production line for the TEJAS MK-1A, joining two existing lines in Bangalore.The new production line was
India Fast-Tracks Development of Indigenous 5th Generation Fighter; To Take-Off Ahead of Pakistan
India is accelerating the development of its indigenous fifth-generation
stealth fighter jet, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), in response
to emerging threats from Pakistan and China. This move is driven by a
top-level committee aiming to expedite the project by improving efficiency and
involving greater private sector participation. Meanwhile, Pakistan is
planning
IAF Men Do Free-Fall Jump With Combat Parachute At 27,000 Feet In Sky
In a remarkable display of military prowess, Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel have successfully conducted a free-fall jump using a combat parachute from an altitude of 27,000 feet. This achievement marks a significant milestone in India’s efforts to enhance its defence capabilities, particularly in the realm of high-altitude operations.The jump was facilitated by a military combat parachute
Rajnath Singh Launches Centre For Advanced Research-Space Psychology
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh recently made history by becoming the first Raksha Mantri to visit the Institute of Aerospace Medicine (IAM) of the Indian Air Force (IAF) in Bangalore. During his visit on March 9, 2025, he launched a significant research project titled "Centre for Advanced Research on Space Psychology," which is an Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Extramural Research
Rafale Production Line In India Could Help IAF Achieve 60 Squadron Strength
by Jaydyot GhoshFirst things first, do note that IAF is looking at a precarious situation with drastic reduction of its fighter squadron strength. The fighter strength of the IAF has come down from the highest ever of 47.5 squadrons in the mid-1980s against sanctioned strength of 49 squadrons to a not-so-healthy 31 squadrons in 2025 and will be 29 squadrons at the end of 2025 when the last of 2
Defence Panel Recommends DRDO, PSU, Private Sector Collaboration For IAF’s Atmanirbharta
A defence panel has recommended that the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), public sector undertakings (PSUs), and the private sector collaborate to enhance the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) capabilities and achieve the goal of "Atmanirbharta" or self-reliance.This recommendation is part of a broader strategy to address the IAF’s current challenges, including a significant shortage
ADA Advancing Design of Critical Systems For AMCA Program
The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) is advancing the design of critical systems for India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), focusing on centre fuselage structural integration, a retractable air-to-air refuelling (AAR) probe support structure, and inserted fuel tank systems.Centre Fuselage StructureThe AMCA’s centre fuselage integrates advanced materials and aerodynamic features: