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Is India’s Zorawar Light Tank Going The Arjun Way?
In a significant reveal on India's homegrown high-altitude light tank project, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh has confirmed that the Indian Army's initial order of 59…
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Aircraft And Helicopters
It’s Official: LCA Mk2 First Flight Sept 2027, AMCA Sept 2028
India's LCA Mk2 medium weight fighter, is set to make its first prototype flight no later than September 2027, while the country's stealthy fifth generation Advanced…
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25 Years On: My Recollections of The 1st Tejas Flight
.) I still remember that crisp Bengaluru morning of 4th January 2001—the day the Tejas first took to the skies. Twenty-five years have passed since that…
Indigenous Equipment
Amidst India-China Thaw, Zorawar Light Tank To Begin Army Trials
Even as India and China soften ties and commit to a deescalation of their war-like border standoff that began in 2020, India’s highly anticipated light tank…
Aircraft And Helicopters
India’s Air-To-Air Superweapon Breaks Cover
In modern aerial warfare, the ability to strike first and strike decisively defines the outcome of battles. The race for air superiority is no longer about…
Aircraft And Helicopters
Crucial Meet To Decide Next Steps On LUH
The Indian Army’s Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) program is entering a crucial phase, with multiple factors shaping its future. While Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has positioned…
Aircraft And Helicopters
India’s Own Long-Range Swarming Killer Drone Flies
Even as India's dilemmas over its next manned fighter drastically deepen, even as the Indian government begins navigating the waters of a fresh Trump pitch of…
Aircraft And Helicopters
The Most Important Thing At Aero India 2025
This is a difficult exercise, but if there's one thing to look out for at the upcoming Aero India 2025 above all the aircraft, helicopters, drones,…
Aircraft And Helicopters
Improved Tejas Mk1A Is Finally In The Air
The hugely anticipated first flight of an improved version of India's Tejas fighter took place today in Bengaluru. The 18-minute flight of the first Tejas Mk1A…
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Ghatak UCAV’s 1st Director Raises Concerns Over Program’s Path
A Tejas program, the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) embarked on a new frontier, setting its sights on the development of advanced variants and cutting-edge projects such…
