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HAL Tejas MK 1A

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

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

Why India Should Ditch Tejas MWF and Focus on AMCA?

January 14, 2022 GDC 0

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Defense Industry

GE Aviation to supply 99 engines for HAL Tejas MK1A

August 21, 2021 GDC 0

America’s GE Aviation won a contract valued INR 5,375 Crore (approximately $720 million) from Indian firm Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the delivery of engines to power Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk-1A. Inked on […]

South Asia

Indian Media Discloses Dismal Performance of Su-30MKI Fighters During Kashmir Skirmish

April 7, 2021 GDC 0

The Su-30MKI fighter lost the battle to the F-16 fighters, according to a leaked pilot’s interview to the Times of India. Despite the fact that the licensed-built $121 million Su-30MKI fighter is sold as air […]

Air Platform

Collins Aerospace To Continue Collaboration With Indian HAL

February 20, 2021 GDC 0

Collins Aerospace, a unit of the Raytheon Technologies and one of the world’s largest suppliers of aerospace and defence products, has been involved in the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas programme and is interested […]

Air Platform

India Orders 83 HAL Tejas Worths $6 Billion

January 17, 2021 GDC 0

The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), the highest decision-making body for security issues headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the purchase of 83 Tejas fighter jets for the Indian Air Force at […]

Air Platform

HAL Tejas MK2 Ambitious Medium Weight Fighter jets, can HAL achieve MK2?

June 17, 2020 GDC 0

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South Asia

Indian MoD awarded $5.25 billion contract for 83 HAL Tejas MK 1A

March 19, 2020 GDC 0

India’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) approved on 18 March the procurement of 83 units of the Mk 1A variant of the country’s indigenously designed Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) for the Indian Air Force (IAF) […]

  • Keel Laid for Indian Navy’s Third Project 17A Frigate

    September 11, 2020 0
    Keel of the third ship (Yard- 12653) of the Indian Navy P17A class stealth frigates was laid on 10 Sep 2020. The keel laying ceremony was conducted through an e-platform in the presence of Vice [...]
  • Ukraine’s sea baby kamikaze drone destroyed another Russia’s shadow oil tanker.

    January 10, 2026 0
    According to reports by Reuters and Turkish media on 8 January 2026, the Palau-flagged oil tanker Elbus, en route to Russia, was attacked by an unmanned surface vessel in the Black Sea. Following the incident, the [...]
  • Israeli Iron Dome Shoots Down Iranian-made Drone Fired From Gaza

    February 9, 2023 0
    The military says the Iron Dome air defense system has intercepted a drone launched from the Gaza Strip. How Iron Dome Missile Systems Protects Israeli Cities?DateMay 17, 2021Iron Dome: An Israeli Masterpiece Shielding Israel From [...]
  • Breaking News: Sweden Considers Supplying Advanced Gripen Fighter Jets To Ukraine

    March 30, 2024 0
    Sweden considers supplying its advanced Gripen fighter jets to Ukraine. Swedish Defense Minister Pal Jonson, in an interview with “The Kyiv Independent” on March 28, 2024, revealed that deliberations are ongoing regarding the transfer of [...]
  • Taiwan Purchases MQ-9B SkyGuardian Surveillance Drone

    May 7, 2023 0
    The US Air Force has ordered four MQ-9B SkyGuardian drones from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems for the armed forces of Taiwan. Taiwan’s Air Force Received U.S.-made MQ-9B SkyGuardian Drones.DateNovember 11, 2025Australia Cancelled SkyGuardian Drone ProgramDateApril 18, 2022India [...]
  • General Dynamics unveils new StrykerQB armored vehicle at AUSA 2023

    October 13, 2023 0
    General Dynamics Land Systems will showcase a new generation of its Stryker combat vehicles at the upcoming AUSA (Association of the United States Army) show in Washington D.C. on Oct 9-11, 2023. Oshkosh Defense Awarded [...]
Europe

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia.

April 8, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin will establish a HIMARS sustainment centre in Estonia following an agreement with the Estonian government, aimed at supporting all three Baltic states. The decision was confirmed during a meeting in Washington between Estonian […]

Europe

Swedish Bofors will setup 155mm artillery ammo factory in Estonia.

April 4, 2026 0

A Swedish Bofors is set to build a major 155-millimeter artillery shell factory in northeastern Estonia, a development that would represent the most significant foreign investment in the country’s nascent defense industrial base. Estonian Defense […]

Americas

Lockheed Martin launches Hellfire missile from 10-foot cargo container.

April 2, 2026 0

Lockheed Martin announced Tuesday that the U.S. defense giant successfully launched a Hellfire missile from its new Grizzly launcher — housed within a 10-foot cargo container. The Grizzly system incorporates design elements of Lockheed’s M299 […]

Europe

Spain signs Indra–Hanwha deal for K9-based self-propelled artillery systems.

March 27, 2026 0

Spain’s Indra Group and South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace on March 24 signed a binding agreement in Madrid to jointly develop new tracked self-propelled artillery systems for the Spanish Armed Forces, the companies said. The agreement […]

Americas

Aeon tests Zeus low-cost alternative to Javelin anti-tank missile.

March 26, 2026 0

Aeon conducted a test launch of its new Zeus shoulder-fired missile system at a ranch in East Texas, according to Rochefort Ventures CEO Kyle Bass, who announced the milestone on Friday. Bass wrote that the launch marked […]

East Asia and Pacific Region

North Korea Test Fires KN-25 600MM Multiple Rocket Launch System.

March 24, 2026 0

North Korea confirmed that twelve KN-25 600mm multiple rocket launch systems were used during its latest military test drill. The exercise highlights Pyongyang’s continued efforts to expand long-range precision-strike capabilities within its rocket artillery forces. […]

  • Air Platform

    Saab Offers 72 Gripen E/F Fighter Jets and Six GlobalEye AEW&C to Canada.

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Colonel Captures Russia’s T-90M Tank And Drive Off While Russian Conscripts Watch From Distance

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Myanmar’s Rebels Cracks Junta’s Chinese-made Jamming Systems, Launches Ukrainian Style Kamikaze Drones At Army’s Positions

  • Americas

    Three Chinese Nationals Sentenced to Prison For Taking Photos of Florida Naval Base

  • Air Platform

    Croatia Received Final Bids For Fighter Jets

  • Air Platform

    Israeli Air Force’s F-35I stealth jet destroyed Iran’s Matla-ul-Fajr stealth-tracking radar system

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Taiwan’s Indigenous Hai Kun-class Submarine Started Sea Trials

  • Air Platform

    The Saab Gripen E: Not a fifth-gen aircraft but as stealthy as the F-35 Lightning II

  • Americas

    Chinese jets ‘buzzed’ Canadian CP-140 Aurora EW aircraft, risking mid-air collision

  • Europe

    Ukraine showcases unmanned fighter jet concept at Philippine summit.

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Thailand Wants to Buy Chinese Frigate at $480 Million Apiece Raises Alarm in National Anti-Corruption Commission

  • Middle East

    Turkey-Qatar military cooperation could stabilize the region

  • Europe

    Russia Loses 32 APVs, Nearly 1,300 Soldiers in a Day

  • Air Platform

    Indonesia to Receive First Rafale Aircraft in 2026

  • Air Platform

    Lockheed delivers two MH-60R maritime helicopters to Indian Navy

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia Double Down On M142 HIMARS Artillery Rockets

  • Air Platform

    South Korean KF-21 Boramae Becomes World’s Safest Fighter Jets Without Any Accident

  • Europe

    Russia sent three MiG-29 to Armenia

  • Air Platform

    Iran’s ‘new’ Simorgh aircraft is just reverse engineered Ukrainian An-140T

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Malaysia Achieves Initial Operational Capability With ANKA-S Surveillance Drone.

  • Ballistic Missile

    Pakistan Army Test Fires Ghauri Medium-range Range Ballistic Missile

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Japan sets to procure more AMRAAMs

  • C4iSR

    Massive blow to Putin as Russia can no longer manufacture A-50 AEW&C planes.

  • Europe

    Anti-Putin Russian partisan set chemical factory, military surveillance equipment factory and oil refinery on fire

  • Middle East

    Hungary-based Israeli Shell Company Supplied Pagers To Hezbollah Terrorists Group

  • Europe

    Ukrainian Forces Pushed Russian Troops 70 KM from Kyiv

  • Middle East

    Saudi Arabia will receive Turkish Akinci MALE UAV in 2026.

  • Air Platform

    Royal Air Force’s Typhoon Aircraft Landed On Highway In Finland

  • Defense Industry

    Airbus eyes Air Combat Cloud role on Tempest

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Spain cleared to buy three batteries of Patriot missile defense system after it donates Patriot missile to Ukraine

  • Uncategorized

    Taiwan began developing next-generation fighter jets

  • South Asia

    Former Bangladesh’s dictator Sheikh Hasina personally ordered disappearance of 1569 BNP leaders out of 6000 forced disappearances cases under her authoritarian rule.

  • Europe

    Satellite imagery confirms significant damage at Russia’s key ballistic missile plant.

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Turkish Defense Industries Developing Advanced Missiles

  • Europe

    Ukraine aims to knock out Kerch bridge after U.S. approves use of ATACMS to strike inside Russia

  • Europe

    Turkey Launches Istambul-Class Frigates “TCG Istanbul”

  • Air-Launched Weapons

    Chinese EOTDC PL-10 Semi-active Air-to-Air Missile and PL-10E Infrared-guided Air-to-air Missile, A Reverse-engineered Italian APSIDE Missile

  • Europe

    Russia’s Geran-3 Kamikaze Drone Fitted With 50 Foreign Components.

  • Air Platform

    Hellenic Air Force Inducts Dassault Rafale F3R Fighter Jets

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Ukraine could be the proxy war between North and South Korea

  • Europe

    Russian General Vladimir Sviridov and his wife found dead after calling Russian military ‘third-rate’

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Australia to invest $1 billion to recruit more reservists

  • Anti-air Missiles

    Iran unveils Khordad 3 anti-air missile system

  • South Asia

    Bangladesh taking steps to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India

  • Europe

    Ukraine to receive more CEASAR howitzers from France

  • Europe

    Russia launches Shahed kamikaze drones with wooden warhead without explosive charges

  • South Asia

    Indian Spy Agency RAW Assassinated More Than 20 Sikh Activists in Pakistan.

  • Air Platform

    Pakistan made un-turn on Chinese J-35A after Turkiye offers KAAN figther jets

  • C4iSR

    Russia imports more than 2000 microelectronics components from Europe, Japan, South Korea and America for all Sukhoi-made fighter jets and Almaz-Antey missiles

  • East Asia and Pacific Region

    Boeing Delivered AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopter to Undisclosed Customer

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