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India’s advanced Quick Reaction air defence SAM undergoing final trails by DRDOThe Indian Army is accelerating its air defence modernisation efforts in response to the growing threat posed by drones, which have become increasingly prevalent in global conflicts.The 2019 drone attack on Saudi Aramco’s oil facilities marked a turning point in the weaponisation of drones, highlighting their potential
Low-cost drones and unmanned aerial weapons have emerged as pivotal elements in modern warfare, fundamentally altering the dynamics of conflict. According to Lt Gen Dhiraj Seth, Southern Army Commander, these technologies have proven to be strategic force multipliers, particularly evident in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.The conflict has highlighted the effectiveness of low-cost drones, such as
The Indian Army has embarked on a significant modernization journey by identifying 16 technological clusters that will be pivotal in enhancing its operational capabilities and preparing it for future warfare.These clusters encompass a wide range of cutting-edge technologies, including Cybersecurity, Space Operations, Quantum Computing, 5G and 6G telecommunications, Internet of Things (IoT),
DroneAcharya Aerial Innovations has achieved a significant milestone by receiving the Directorate General of Civil Aviation’s (DGCA) type certification for its multi-purpose drone, AgriVeer.This certification is crucial under the Drone Rules 2021, as it mandates compliance with safety, security, and reliability standards for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in India.The AgriVeer drone is designed
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The recent development in India’s unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) sector involves the installation of indigenously developed engines on the TAPAS UAV prototypes. Specifically, two units of a 2.2L, 4-cylinder Inline Turbocharged CRDi engine have been fitted onto some TAPAS prototypes.These engines, developed by VRDE in partnership with JAYEM Automotives Ltd, provide a maximum power of 180 HP at an
Assam’s vision for aerospace and defence manufacturing has gained significant momentum at the Advantage Assam 2.0 summit, held in Guwahati on February 25-26, 2025.This event marked a crucial step in positioning Assam as a key player in India’s rapidly growing aerospace and defence sector. India itself has seen remarkable growth in this area, with domestic defence production reaching USD 16.39
DIU and the service want to make a final downselect by mid-2026 but ongoing budget uncertainty could derail that plan, says Maj Gen Michelle Donahue.
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
RUSSIA blitzed Ukraine with its biggest ever drone bombardment on the eve of the war’s third anniversary.
Putin’s troops fired a record-breaking 267 Shahed drones from all d…