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The HAL Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) is poised for induction into the Indian
Armed Forces, marking a significant milestone in India’s pursuit of military
self-reliance. This helicopter was showcased prominently at Aero India 2025,
where it impressed attendees with its advanced capabilities and indigenous
design.
The LUH is entirely designed and manufactured in India, aligning
The Indian Navy’s recent deal for 26 Rafale-M fighter jets, valued at ₹60,000 crore, is set to significantly enhance both naval and air force capabilities in India. This acquisition will not only bolster the Navy’s operational capacity aboard aircraft carriers like the INS Vikramaditya but also improve the capabilities of the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) existing Rafale fleet.The deal includes 22
A CGI rendition of the proposed Deck-Based Multi-Role Helicopter (DBMRH) by HALThe Indian Navy is strategically positioning itself to enhance its maritime dominance through the adoption of next-generation technologies in naval aviation. This initiative is part of a broader vision to achieve self-reliance, termed Atmanirbharta, and is outlined in the recently released roadmap titled "Aatmanirbhar
In what is easily the most significant deal between the Indian military and a local startup company, the Indian Navy has selected Bengaluru-based startup NewSpace […]
A long meandering debate over whether India would build a second aircraft carrier to fulfil a 3 x aircraft carrier-based naval doctrine appears to have […]
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Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) is constructing six Next-Generation Missile Vessels (NGMV) for the Indian Navy, each of which will be powered by US-origin General Electric LM2500 marine engines. These vessels are designed to enhance India’s maritime capa…
Photo via Sandeep Unnithan India today formally commissioned into service its second nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) INS Arighaat — Sanskrit for destroyer of enemies […]
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A concerning trend in Africa is developing. Political instability is increasing. This trend is reflected in military coups that occurred in African countries between 2020 and 2024. For example, Presidential Guard Commander, General Abdourahamane Tiani, led a coup in July 2023 to overthrow Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum. Two coups transpired in Burkina Faso within the […]
Russia’s Influence in Africa: Understanding the Big Picture was originally published on Global Security Review.