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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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Europe

Poland purchases 46,000 upgraded GROT assault rifles for its soldiers.

July 6, 2026 0

Poland has ordered nearly 46,000 of its domestically produced MSBS GROT assault rifles in the latest A3 configuration, signing a contract worth approximately $160 million with the state-owned manufacturer Fabryka Broni “Łucznik” Radom, with all […]

Europe

Ukraine develops new Zetros-based 155mm howitzer called Marta.

June 22, 2026 0

Germany and Ukraine signed agreements that include €750 million ($870 million) for 200 Bohdana self-propelled artillery systems on Zetros chassis, and those systems now have a confirmed name and barrel specification: defense analyst Jeff, reporting […]

Europe

MBDA unveils deep-strike, air defence, and smart mass-weapons portfolio.

June 21, 2026 0

MBDA will present a broad portfolio of sovereign defence solutions at Eurosatory 2026 as Europe and its allies accelerate rearmament. The company said the portfolio is intended to address armed forces’ needs in an increasingly […]

Americas

Lockheed Martin Unveils HIMARS FLEX with 12 Launch Canisters Capable of Firing Extended Range GMLRS, PrSM, and ATACMS.

June 20, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin announced the HIMARS FLEX on June 16, a modular evolution of the M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System that introduces a dual-pod launcher configuration capable of carrying double the munitions of the standard […]

Infantry Weapons

Indian Army selects Meprolight MEPRO X6 as new daytime optic for Negev light machine guns.

June 18, 2026 0

The Indian Army has selected Meprolight’s MEPRO X6 telescopic sight as the dedicated daytime optic for its Negev light machine guns (LMG), concluding a multi‑year evaluation process aimed at boosting long‑range engagement capability across frontline […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

Taiwan’s Army Fires HIMARS Rocket Artillery in an Anti-invasion Drills.

June 10, 2026 0

Taiwan’s military on Wednesday fired its new mobile HIMARS rocket system, which is widely used by Ukraine, simulating an attack ​on an invading Chinese force and demonstrating its ability to “shoot-and-scoot” by avoiding ‌counter strikes. […]

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