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Indian Navy Seeks Common Indigenous 'Brain', Sensors, and Weapon Systems in P-76 SSKs and P-77 SSNs to Simplify Logistics and Cut Foreign Reliance

The Indian Navy is quietly driving a massive internal standardisation initiative for its future underwater fleet. This strategic transition focuses on developing the upcoming Project-77 (P-77) nuclear ...
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Tejas Mk2 Frontline Relevance Under Scrutiny as Former IAF Vice Chief Flags Timeline Delays and Emerging Regional Threats

A few weeks following his retirement in June 2026 as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff for the Indian Air Force (IAF), Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor shared a sharp review of India's homegrown Tejas Mk2 ...
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DRDO Explores 10kN Variant of Manik Engine to Power India's Next-Gen Military Drones, Most Likely MALE UAV or CATS Warrior

India's pursuit of self-reliance in critical defence technology is set to take another major step forward, as the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is exploring the development of a ...
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Russia Positions Joint Production of Product 177S Engine for India’s AMCA Mk2 while Offering Local Su-57E as Interim Solution

India's quest for an indigenous fifth-generation stealth fighter through the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme is a cornerstone of its aerospace ambitions. As New Delhi works to reduce ...
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Lockheed Martin Pledges Completion of Indian Navy's MH-60R Seahawk Helicopter Deliveries by the End of 2026

Lockheed Martin, the American aerospace and defense company, has announced that the Indian Navy will receive all remaining MH-60R Seahawk helicopters by the end of 2026. This commitment reinforces the ...
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As Tata Anchors India's Rafale Manufacturing, Should It Also Lead AMCA or Diversification Essential to Avoid Monopoly?

Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) is rapidly expanding its influence within India's aerospace sector. After securing a major agreement with Dassault Aviation in June 2025 to manufacture Rafale ...
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Data Patterns Unveils Hawk-I 900 GaN AESA Radar Prototype, Offering 876 GaN TRMs to Upgrade MiG-29 and Tejas Fighters

India's domestic military electronics sector has taken a significant leap forward. Chennai-headquartered defence firm Data Patterns recently introduced a prototype of its advanced Hawk-I 900 Active ...
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30 Tejas Mk1A Already Manufactured, Flown, and Tested But Await GE F404 Engines for Formal Delivery to IAF, Says HAL

During its recent Q4 FY26 earnings conference call, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) shared a crucial update on India's flagship fighter jet project. The state-run aerospace manufacturer announced ...
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Vector Technics Emerges as India’s Largest Fully Integrated Drone Propulsion Manufacturer, Expands Manufacturing Capacity to 300,000 Units Annually

Vector Technics has scaled its manufacturing capacity to 300,000 units annually, positioning itself as India’s largest fully integrated drone propulsion manufacturer and strengthening the country’s ...
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India's $7B AMCA Engine Deal with SAFRAN Ignites Fierce Debate on French Firm's Historical Tech-Sharing Failures

Recent reports of a potential agreement valued at approximately $7 billion (around ₹61,000 crore) between India and French aerospace leader SAFRAN has sparked a significant debate within the nation's ...
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Tejas Mk2 First Flight Now Set for Q1 2026 as HAL Reports Over 60% Prototype Structure Completion

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has announced an updated schedule for the first flight of the Tejas Mk2, India's advanced Light Combat Aircraft (LCA). The maiden flight of the first prototype, ...
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TEDBF First Flight Possible in 5 Years Post-CCS Approval, Indian Navy Requirement to Exceed 120 Aircraft, Says Former Tejas Chief Designer

At the R Defence Forces First Conclave 2026, the primary architect of India's Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) initiative, Prof. Dr. Kota Harinarayana, offered important updates on the Twin Engine Deck ...