India saw record defence production of around $18.6 billion, with defence exports jumping by 63% to $4.6 billion in fiscal year 2025-26. Exports grew as India shifted from basic protective gear and ammunition to high-tech systems like BrahMos and Akash missiles, aero-structures, radars, and naval platforms. Agile private companies and start-ups contributed nearly half ofContinue reading “India’s defense export story is becoming harder to ignore”
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Airpower in the Age of Intelligent Warfare: Technology, Control and Will — An Indian Perspective
Airpower and Technology Airpower operates at the leading edge of technology. Every major technological breakthrough has had a profound impact on airpower and, eventually, on its employment in combat. Until a few years ago, a major thrust was on the development of manned platforms and their sophistication through upgrades in avionics, weapons, and stealth featuresContinue reading “Airpower in the Age of Intelligent Warfare: Technology, Control and Will — An Indian Perspective”
From Saving Soldiers to Shaping the Skies: The MG Seating Systems Story. How an Indian MSME is quietly building technologies that protect those who protect the nation.
Every defence platform attracts attention — the aircraft, armoured vehicle, the helicopter, the warship. The headlines celebrate the platform, its firepower and its technology. Yet, hidden within every mission is a component that rarely receives the recognition it deserves. The seat. When a mine detonates beneath an armoured vehicle, a high-speed interceptor boat crashes throughContinue reading “From Saving Soldiers to Shaping the Skies: The MG Seating Systems Story. How an Indian MSME is quietly building technologies that protect those who protect the nation. “
DAC Clears 114 Rafale, 6 P8I and Discusses Make InIndia Marine Engines
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath_Singh meet on 12 February and gave nod to 114 additional Rafale jets, six more P-8I maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare aircraft, and a discussed the flagship programme to develop indigenous marine gas turbine engines for the Indian Navy. After the DAC granting Acceptance of NecessityContinue reading “DAC Clears 114 Rafale, 6 P8I and Discusses Make InIndia Marine Engines “
As IAF Hits 92 – Atmanirbharta in Military Aviation Most Important
Indian Air Force (IAF) is all set to celebrate its 92nd anniversary. It has just wrapped the mother-of-all-exercises the “Tarang Shakti”, the greatest multi-lateral exercise ever in India. Earlier IAF conducted exercise “Vayu Shakti” in February, and participated in tri-services “Bharat Shakti” exercise in March 2024. The aerospace industry accounts for nearly 40 percent ofContinue reading “As IAF Hits 92 – Atmanirbharta in Military Aviation Most Important”
Need for Healthy Mix of Public Private Participation in India’s Defence Production
Atmanirbharta (self-reliance) in defence is the flavour of the season in India. India’s defence manufacturing sector is rapidly emerging as a cornerstone of the country’s strategic and economic ambitions. The government policies and initiatives are driving “Design” or certainly Make-in-India. Over 5,000 items are in the Positive Indigenisation List (PIL), 75 percent defence capital budgetContinue reading “Need for Healthy Mix of Public Private Participation in India’s Defence Production”
India & Israel – The Unshakable Aerospace Bond – Scope for More Cooperation
The possible Turkey-Pakistan–Saudi Arabia alliance became a major geopolitical development after reports emerged that Ankara was in advanced talks to join the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement (SMDA) signed by Saudi Arabia and Pakistan in September 2025. This pact treats any aggression against one member as an attack on all, mirroring NATO‘s Article 5. The trilateral bloc, if materialized, would combine Saudi Arabia’s massive financial resources, Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal & largeContinue reading “India & Israel – The Unshakable Aerospace Bond – Scope for More Cooperation”
Global South Friend Brazil – Embraer Betting Big in India for C-390 Millennium
Embraer, a global aerospace leader, began a bold new chapter in the world’s fastest growing aviation market India, as it inaugurated its brand-new India office at the prestigious WorldMark 4 building in Aerocity, New Delhi. This visionary move proposes to participate in India’s aerospace and defence sector by partnering with Indian industry. The ceremony sawContinue reading “Global South Friend Brazil – Embraer Betting Big in India for C-390 Millennium”
Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion (NGAP) to Power 6th Generation Fighters
The Next-Generation Adaptive Propulsion (NGAP) program is a U.S. Air Force (USAF) initiative to develop advanced, adaptable jet engines with features like enhanced fuel efficiency, increased thrust, improved thermal management, and better survivability for future combat aircraft, such as the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) fighter, now also known as the F-47. Pratt & WhitneyContinue reading “Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion (NGAP) to Power 6th Generation Fighters”