Make in India – Defence – Air Power Asia

India’s DRDO Tests A laser Weapon – Understand the Dynamics of Directed Energy Weapons

Airpowerasia, Anil Chopra, India, DRDO, DEW

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) on Sunday, April 13, 2025, announced the successful trial of the in-house developed Mk-II(A) Laser Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) system. It thus demonstrated having mastered the technology for disabling missiles, drones, and smaller projectiles. The success has put India in the exclusive and limited club of nations, whichContinue reading “India’s DRDO Tests A laser Weapon – Understand the Dynamics of Directed Energy Weapons”

Make in India Rafale Fuselage – A Strategic Move Forward

Airpowerasia, Anil Chopra, Rafele, France , India

In a big boost to Make-in-India, Dassault Aviation of France and India’s Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) will partner for Rafale aircraft fuselage manufacturing at a dedicated facility in Hyderabad. The key structural sections of the aircraft to be manufactured in India include the central fuselage, rear section, lateral rear shells, and the front section.Continue reading “Make in India Rafale Fuselage – A Strategic Move Forward”