India’s Akashteer System: Revolutionizing Air Defence with Networked Dominance India’s Akashteer Command and Control System, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), is transforming the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) air defence architecture. This ₹20,000 crore, 80% indigenous system integrates radars, SAMs, and fighters into a networked grid, enabling […]
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India’s Hypersonic Missile Program: DRDO’s Strategic Edge for LAC and LoC Dominance by 2028 India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is advancing its Hypersonic Missile Program, targeting a 1,500 km-range, Mach 6-8 missile by 2028 to secure strategic dominance along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and Line of Control (LoC). With a ₹15,000
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Project Kusha: India’s Indigenous Long-Range SAM to Redefine Air Defence by 2028 As regional tensions simmer along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and Line of Control (LoC), the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is accelerating Project Kusha, India’s indigenous long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system, slated for induction by 2028. Designed to counter stealth
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S-400 Upgrades: IAF and DRDO Transform Russian Air Defence into an Impenetrable ‘Network of Networks’ In the wake of Pakistan Air Force’s (PAF) failed Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses (SEAD) mission during Operation Sindoor in May 2025, the Indian Air Force (IAF) and Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) are fast-tracking upgrades to the S-400
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In a quiet yet transformative leap for India’s aerial defence, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is finalizing the Long-Range Optical Detection Network (LODN)—a homegrown, multi-sensor system designed to spot low-observable stealth aircraft and drones across vast expanses. Announced in recent defence briefings, the LODN integrates electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) sensors, radar fusion, and AI-driven analytics
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In the aftermath of India’s precision strikes during Operation Sindoor in May 2025, Pakistan is accelerating plans to construct underground airbases to shield its vulnerable air assets from future IAF assaults. This strategic desperation, driven by heavy losses including the destruction of key fighters, AWACS, and UAV hangars, echoes Cold War-era tactics but risks escalating
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In a significant boost to India’s military modernization and its growing defence ties with the United Kingdom, a £350 million ($468 million) contract has been signed to supply the Indian Army with advanced lightweight missiles. This deal, finalized in early October 2025, enhances the Army’s short-range strike capabilities, particularly for rapid-response units operating in diverse
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Indian Radio Software Architecture (IRSA): Paving the Way for Self-Reliant Defence Communications The launch of the Indian Radio Software Architecture (IRSA) marks a defining step for India’s armed forces. This new standard, led by DRDO, enables seamless interoperability and customization for Software Defined Radios across Army, Navy, and Air Force operations. Defining a Self-Reliant, Secure
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In a bold stride toward aerial self-reliance, the Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) has reignited its long-stalled Reconnaissance and Surveillance Helicopter (RSH) program with a fresh Request for Information (RfI) issued on August 8, 2025. This pivotal move targets the procurement of 200 advanced light rotorcraft—120 for the Indian Army’s Aviation Corps and 80 for
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Indra 2025: India-Russia Joint Drills Kick Off in Rajasthan – Boosting Counter-Terrorism Synergy In a display of enduring strategic partnership, India and Russia have launched the latest iteration of their biennial joint military exercise, Indra 2025, at the sprawling Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan’s Bikaner district. Kicking off on October 6, 2025, with a
