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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