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June 19, 2024
In a significant boost to India’s defense capabilities and a testament to the country’s burgeoning indigenous manufacturing prowess, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has declared self-sufficiency in the attack helicopter segment. With the recent order for 156 LCH Prachand helicopters, the IAF has asserted that there is no need for further imports of the AH-64
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) recently made a pivotal decision by ordering 6 new Netra MK1 Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) systems. This significant acquisition will play a crucial role in bolstering India’s air defense capabilities. This article aims to delve deep into what the Netra MK1 system is, how it contributes to India’s
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The Indian Navy’s INS Kalvari, the first of the six Kalvari-class submarines, is set to undergo a major upgrade in mid-2024. The upgrade includes the installation of the indigenous Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) system developed by the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO). The AIP system will enable the submarine to stay submerged for longer
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The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has recently urged the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) to speed up the indigenous fighter aircraft program. This is a significant move in India’s quest for self-reliance in the defense sector. The indigenous fighter aircraft program is known as the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft
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The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has successfully conducted a reusable launch vehicle autonomous landing mission, marking a significant milestone in the development of space technology in the country. The mission was conducted on March 31, 2023, and involved the use of an indigenously developed reusable launch vehicle (RLV), which was launched from the Satish
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Amogh 3 is an advanced anti-tank guided missile developed by the Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) of India. The missile is designed to destroy a wide range of armored targets, including tanks, armored vehicles, and fortifications. It is equipped with advanced sensors and guidance systems that enable it to accurately hit its target. On
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The DRDO AEW&CS (Airborne Early Warning and Control System) is an advanced airborne surveillance system developed by India’s Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) and produced by the Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS). It is considered one of the most important acquisitions for the Indian Air Force (IAF) due to its capabilities in providing early
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The DRDO Ghatak is an advanced technology demonstrator aircraft developed by India’s Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO). The aircraft is being developed as part of India’s unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) program, which aims to develop a next-generation unmanned aircraft capable of carrying out combat operations. The Ghatak UCAV has been designed to operate
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The deployment of Man-Portable air defense systems (MANPADS), also known as VSHORAD, in the current war between Ukraine and Russia, Russia, and Ukraine is a significant issue because they could alter the balance of power in the region. The VSHORAD (Very Short-Range Air Defence) System is an air defense system that was developed specifically for
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