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Ryan Finnerty, Flight Global The U.S. Air Force wants to significantly expand its purchases of F-15EX Eagle II fighters Source link

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is intensifying its efforts to advance India’s Medium Weight Fighter program by issuing a new tender focused on the Light Combat Aircraft TEJAS MK-2.The tender specifically covers CNC machining and delivery of critical components for the second prototype, designated PV2, and is a clear signal of HAL’s determination to accelerate production timelines while expanding its industrial base.The tender is designed to secure precision machining for highly sensitive aerospace components, reflecting HAL’s strategy of widening its network of private-sector partners to meet the growing demands of the TEJAS MK-2 initiative.This approach mirrors recent collaborations with institutions such as…

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The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board has granted clearance for the installation of major equipment at Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Units 5 and 6, marking a decisive step in India’s nuclear expansion, announced PIB. This approval allows NPCIL to proceed with reactor pressure vessels, steam generators, and coolant pumps, accelerating progress towards commissioning.The AERB’s approval follows the satisfactory completion of a multi-tier safety review of the reactor design, ensuring compliance with its prescribed safety requirements. The regulator also assessed the progress of civil construction activities undertaken under the earlier permission granted in April 2021 for the First Pour of Concrete.This clearance signifies…

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India has achieved a major milestone in its maritime defence capabilities with the successful test of a long-range hypersonic anti-ship missile off the coast of Odisha.Defence sources confirmed that the missile struck its designated target at a range of 1,500 kilometres, achieving a ‘perfect score’ by meeting all mission objectives.This test represents a significant extension of India’s defensive reach at sea and underscores its growing technological prowess in advanced missile systems.The Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LR-AShM) is designed specifically to meet the coastal battery requirements of the Indian Navy. Operating at speeds exceeding Mach 5, and capable of reaching up to…

IntEng THOR drone program aims to give Army companies organic ISR, targeting, and resupply capabilities without relying on higher command assets Source link

Reports indicate that China has launched a disinformation campaign targeting India’s Great Nicobar Port project, portraying it as environmentally destructive and politically controversial.Analysts suggest this is part of Beijing’s broader strategy to undermine India’s strategic foothold near the Strait of Malacca, a critical chokepoint for Chinese trade and energy supplies.The Great Nicobar Island Development Project, approved by the Union Cabinet in 2021 and devised by NITI Aayog, is valued at approximately ₹81,000 crore (around $10 billion). It is designed to transform Great Nicobar into a major commercial and strategic hub.The centrepiece is a transhipment port at Galathea Bay, built on…

Bruce Stubbs, Proceedings Deterring or defeating China in this century will require a joint strategy, with sea control as a foundational element. Source link

The Indian Army has formally launched a sovereign swarm warfare initiative, inviting bids for an indigenous swarm algorithm project that will establish a unified, secure, and vendor-independent architecture for multi-drone operations.The program is structured in two phases over six months, with a pre-bid meeting scheduled for mid-May 2026.The Army’s push is driven by mounting concerns over foreign, particularly Chinese, components in drone systems. Past vulnerability scares have already triggered tighter scrutiny of supply chains, and the upcoming Defence Acquisition Procedure 2026 will incorporate a framework to weed out such components.This project signals a decisive move towards indigenous autonomy, ensuring that…