Indian Army Trials Oerlikon Skyshield: Next-Gen Air Defence for Forward Bases Indian Army Trials Oerlikon Skyshield: Next-Gen Air Defence for Forward Bases On November 24, 2025, the Indian Army commenced live-fire trials of Rheinmetall-Oerlikon’s Skyshield 35 mm air defence system at the Pokhran Field Firing Ranges in Rajasthan. This marks the first time the highly […]
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Project Kusha: India’s Indigenous 350 km SAM – A Gamechanger in Air Defence 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 most ambitious long-range surface-to-air missile program. Set for induction by 2028, Project Kusha is engineered
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Project Kusha: DRDO’s Long-Range Air Defence System Nears DAC Approval The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is finalizing preparations to present Project Kusha—India’s indigenous long-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system—at the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) meeting on November 23, 2025. Designed to intercept aerial threats at ranges of 250–350 km, Kusha will serve as a
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Akashteer 2.0: DAC Previews 500+ Unit Expansion Post-MoD Surge In a closed-door briefing at South Block today, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) previewed the most ambitious phase yet of India’s integrated air defense revolution: Akashteer 2.0—a networked, mobile, tri-service air defense system now slated for 500+ additional units by 2030. The catalyst? The Ministry of
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DAC’s November Agenda: Indigenous Procurements to Supercharge Army, Navy, and Air Force Modernization The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), under Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, is set to convene on November 23, 2025, unlocking a barrage of indigenous procurements totaling over ₹50,000 crore to invigorate India’s tri-service capabilities. This high-stakes session prioritizes homegrown systems, from rocket launchers
India’s Project 75 Alpha: Nuclear-Powered Submarines to Rule the Indian Ocean by 2032 DefenceNiti India’s #1 Defence News | Strategy, Technology, Careers Home News Technology Careers About India’s Project 75 Alpha: Nuclear-Powered Submarines to Rule the Indian Ocean by 2032 By DefenceNiti Editorial Team | October 13, 2025 India’s Project 75 Alpha, a ₹1.2 lakh
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India’s Naval Anti-Ship Missile (NASM) Program: Dominating the Indian Ocean by 2029 India’s Naval Anti-Ship Missile (NASM) Program, spearheaded by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), is set to redefine maritime warfare with a 400-800 km range missile capable of sinking enemy vessels at Mach 2.5-3. With a ₹12,000 crore investment and 85% indigenous
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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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