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…
TEDBF Cockpit Design: Naval Aviator-Centric Innovations
Having followed India’s defence sector closely for years, I’ve seen many promising platforms come and go. But few capture the imagination like the upcoming TEDBF…
First Tejas Trainer with In-Flight Refuelling Probe Rolls Out
As someone who has watched India’s fighter jet evolution closely, I often find myself reflecting on the milestones we’ve achieved. The Tejas programme is a…
AMCA Production in India: Why TASL, L&T & DRDO?
There was a time when the idea of building a stealth fighter in India felt more like a distant ambition than an achievable goal. But…
GTRE 5th Gen Jet Engine: India’s Power Shift to 6th Gen
When I first heard about the GTRE 5th gen jet engine, I felt an unmistakable surge of pride. For once, it wasn’t about catching up;…
Why India is Rapidly Upgrading the SU-30MKI EW Suite?
In today’s battle for air superiority, speed and firepower are no longer enough. The true contest is fought in the invisible realm of electronic warfare,…
Su-34 Fighter-Bomber for India: Missed Opportunity?
I still remember attending a defence policy seminar earlier this year when someone casually mentioned the Russian Su-34 Fullback. At first, it barely sparked any…
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…