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Air Platform

Indian Air Force’s Group Captain Kaushik Sinha Admits HAL Tejas is a Complete Failure.

February 28, 2026 GDC 0

In an interview with Aaj Tak Bangla TV, the Indian Air Force’s Group Captain Kaushik Sinha said the Tejas has been a complete failure and is plagued with numerous issues, including newly discovered structural flaws. […]

Air Platform

Hydraulic fluid and engine oil leaks at the Dubai air show will stain HAL Tejas and destroy its export potential.

November 19, 2025 GDC 0

The Indian Air Force has refused to ground Tejas aircraft despite serious flaws. While the indigenous Tejas jet flew over Dubai, it was an international embarrassment that cannot be understated. Hydraulic fluid and engine oil […]

Defense Industry

India signs deal with American General Electric for 113 GE-404 engines for HAL Tejas Mk1A.

August 29, 2025 GDC 0

The negotiations are almost finalised for buying 113 more GE-404 engines from the American firm GE for the 97 LCAs. The deal is expected to help HAL get its complete requirement of 212 GE-404 engines […]

Asia-Pacific

Here’s why India’s Kaveri turbofan engine is a complete failure after 40 years of development

July 6, 2025 GDC 0

Key points: The Indian Kaveri engine program, intended to power the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft and the future AMCA, faced numerous setbacks and ultimately failed to meet its goals. The project was plagued by delays, […]

Air Platform

Here’s Why India’s HAL Bejas and Pakistan’s JF-17 Blunder are nothing, but TEMU fighter jets

January 25, 2025 GDC 0

Both the Indian Air Force and Pakistan Air Force envisioned something similar. IAF wants to replace the MiG-21, and PAF wants to replace the F-7 (reversed-engineered MiG-21). The competition between both nations has seen worse […]

Air Platform

Flying Samosa: Indian Air Force Chief Drops Bombshell on HAL Tejas Fighter Jet for Its Poor Quality and Indefinite Delivery Timeline

January 11, 2025 GDC 0

Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, flagged delays in delivering the Tejas fighter aircraft into service, calling for increased private partnership in developing defence products and providing more funds for Research and […]

Air Platform

India’s HAL Tejas Light Fighter Jet Plagued With Safety Issues, Quality Issues, Delays and Cost Overrun

August 29, 2024 GDC 0

The Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas has made headlines in India yet again. It is not a cause for joy, though. This time, the Tejas Mk-1A is in the news because officials from the public […]

Air Platform

Indian Air Force Ordered 83 HAL Tejas Aircraft Despite Aircraft Failed In Crucial Spin and Tight Turn Tests

November 17, 2023 GDC 0

The (LCA) is the LCA, from Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), which has been keeping the IAF changing in balance since 1983 on its order of 83 such aircraft. Out of the 83 aircraft ordered by […]

Air Platform

Hindustan Aeronautics Delivers Tejas Light Combat Aircraft Twin Seater After 40 Years

October 5, 2023 GDC 0

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited today handed over the first LCA Tejas twin seater aircraft to the Indian Air Force. In 1983, HAL Tejas was envisioned as a light combat aircraft to replace Indian Air Force’s MiG-21. […]

Air Platform

HAL Tejas: India’s LCA is worse than you think, comparable to 1950s MiG-21, IAF internal assessment report

September 17, 2023 GDC 0

The (LCA) is the LCA from Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), which has been keeping the IAF changing in balance since 1983 on its order of 83 such aircraft. Indian Air Force (IAF) assesses the aircraft […]

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    A Melbourne-based company has become the first in Australia to win a lucrative contract to overhaul US F/A-18 Hornets under a new initiative between the two countries, writes Stephen Kuper. RUAG Australia will undertake maintenance, [...]
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    January 23, 2022 0
    The 90 tones shipment is part of the additional $200 million of “lethal aid” approved by President Biden in late December and includes ammunition for Ukraine’s front-line defenders, the U.S. Embassy in Kyiv tweeted. Overall, [...]
  • Indian female pilot to fly Rafale jet

    September 22, 2020 0
    The Indian Air Force’s all-male Rafale squadron in Ambala is all set to get its first woman fighter pilot soon. India Today has learnt that one of the IAF’s 10 current active woman fighter pilots [...]
  • Pakistan extended delivery date of T129 attack helicopter

    January 15, 2020 0
    Pakistan has extended the delivery deadline for its order of 30 Turkish-made T129 helicopter gunships, Defense News reported on Tuesday amid U.S. reluctance to grant Turkey technology export licenses. With the American move now seriously jeopardizing the sale of [...]
  • The Russian military destroyed its own T-90A tank and dig a hole in Russian export markets

    September 18, 2020 0
    The Russian military confused targets and destroyed their T-90A tank. According to Russian media reports, anti-tank missile systems were used during the military exercises, including the Konkurs ATGM and the 9M113M ATGM. Azerbaijan Confirms Use [...]
East Asia and Pacific Region

The Features and Characteristics of South Korean K239 Chunmoo MLRS.

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Europe

Estonia Purchases Additional HIMARS Rocket Artillery from Lockheed Martin.

May 16, 2026 0

The Estonian Centre for Defence Investments has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin for the procurement of three additional HIMARS multiple rocket systems. The agreement also includes an investment of approximately $11 million into Estonia’s […]

Europe

Saab HEAT 758 Features Dual-Charge Warhead Inside New Carl-Gustaf Anti-Tank Round.

May 11, 2026 0

Saab is stepping up the Carl-Gustaf recoilless rifle’s anti-armor role with a new round designed to defeat heavily protected vehicles on the modern battlefield. The HEAT 758 features a dual-charge warhead meant to first damage […]

Europe

Roketsan unveiled the CIDA long-range anti-tank guided missile.

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East Asia and Pacific Region

South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace Unveils Next-generation K9MH Mobile Howitzer Artillery System.

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Europe

Safran and MBDA fired the first Thundart munition developed for France’s Long-Range Land Strike program.

May 5, 2026 0

French defense firm Safran and missile maker MBDA successfully test-fired their jointly developed rocket-artillery munition this month, and expect to be able to deliver the first multiple-launch rocket systems in 2029 should their offer be […]

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