Akash-Prime Air Defence System: ₹5,000 Cr Regiments at 15,000 ft
Defending a nation at 15,000 feet is no ordinary task. At such altitudes, oxygen is scarce, temperatures plunge, and adversaries watch every move. Imported systems…
Archer-NG UAV: India’s 29-Hour Drone Maiden Flight 2025
Of all the milestones I’ve tracked in India’s defence journey, the rise of the Archer-NG UAV feels like a breakthrough we’ve been waiting on for…
Astra BVRAAM Indigenous RF Seeker: India’s Breakthrough Missile Moment
It was just after sunrise on a calm July morning in 2025, off the coast of Odisha. A Su-30MKI roared across the sky, but this…
DRDO’s Truck-Based VL-SRSAM: India’s Mobile Air Defence Leap
When I first heard whispers about DRDO developing a truck-based VL-SRSAM, I was intrigued, but also a bit cautious. Mobile air defence systems are nothing…
India to Buy 87 MALE UAVs in ₹30,000 Cr Defence Deal
Back in 2020, when India leased MQ-9B drones from the United States, it felt like progress but also dependence. We were borrowing eyes to watch…
Canister-Launched Loitering UAV System India 2025
When I first read about the success of India’s Canister-Launched Loitering UAV System, I felt a sense of pride that’s hard to describe. As someone…
Kalam Labs 4kg UAV Sets Record at 9,790m
What if a lightweight Indian drone could reach the stratosphere, battle freezing temperatures, and fly autonomously, all at a fraction of the cost of large…
India’s Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile: 1000km Strike
Have you ever wondered what gives a nation the ability to strike critical enemy targets deep inside hostile territory, without ever crossing the border or…
Sabal-50: India’s 50 kg Heavy-Lift Combat UAV
The Sabal-50, developed by IIT Kanpur, is a major milestone in India’s journey towards self-reliance in defence technology. This advanced Indian UAV is designed to…
K‑6 Hypersonic Missile: India’s Mach 7.5 SLBM
India’s K‑6 hypersonic missile is set to redefine sea-based deterrence. With Mach 7.5 speed, MIRV warheads, and S‑5 submarine launch capability, it represents India’s most…