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June 19, 2024
The Ministry of Defense (MoD) of India has recently signed a contract to acquire 17 new warships worth Rs 19,600 crore ($2.6 billion USD) from Indian shipyards. This move is part of the government’s efforts to modernize and strengthen its naval fleet and to increase its naval power projection capabilities in the Indian Ocean region.
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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 Indian Navy has been rapidly expanding its submarine fleet in recent years, with a focus on enhancing its underwater capabilities and maintaining a strong naval presence in the Indian Ocean region. One key component of this modernization effort is the development of advanced nuclear-powered submarines, known as SSNs. The SSN program is part of
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HLFT-42, the new proposed lead-in fighter trainer by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), is a cost-effective solution designed to meet the requirements of modern air forces. The development of the HLFT-42 is a part of HAL’s efforts to provide the Indian Air Force (IAF) with a cost-effective and advanced training platform. The HLFT-42 is a two-seat,
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Russia’s invitation for India to join its fifth-generation SU-75 fighter jet program is in the news again. However, it is unlikely that India will accept the invitation as it is already working on its home-grown Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program. The AMCA is an indigenous stealth fighter jet program developed by India to create
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The Indian Navy’s Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) recently made a successful landing on the Vikrant Class aircraft carrier, marking a significant milestone in the country’s aerospace development. This event is significant not only for India, but also for the global aerospace community. The Vikrant Class aircraft carrier is an indigenous aircraft carrier being developed by
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Recently, Indian Airforce released an RFI for a transport aircraft in the Medium weight lifting category between 18–30 tons. While this is a basic RFI with few details, the IAF has asked for a price on 40, 60, and 80 aircraft, which means that the IAF is looking to procure a maximum of 80 aircraft.
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The Indian Air Force has announced plans to upgrade its fleet of Sukhoi jets for a reported cost of 4 billion dollars. The upgrade, which will enhance the aircraft’s capabilities and increase its capacity, is a crucial step in modernizing the Indian Air Force. The upgrade will be performed on the Su-30MKI, one of the
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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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