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Jan 26, 2025 · India's Best Defence, Aerospace & Military News Site. By SANKALAN CHATTOPADHYAY for Livefist The “Fifth-generation Fighter Aircraft” (FGFA) program promised the Indian Air Force (IAF) a stealthy, highly maneuverable, highly agile, and advanced […]
Official New Timelines On India's Fighter Programs - Livefist
1 day ago · As the Indian Air Force juggles the pressures of sub-optimal fighter squadron numbers and a looming decision on imports, much-needed official timeline clarity in India's multiple homegrown fighter aircraft programs emerged today. In a presentation by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), a consortium of laboratories that spearhead all …
The Most Important Thing At Aero India 2025 - Livefist
3 days ago · This is a difficult exercise, but if there’s one thing to look out for at the upcoming Aero India 2025 above all the aircraft, helicopters, drones, and systems on display, it’s the Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) CATS Warrior, a stealthy loyal wingman-type armed drone at the cutting edge of Indian air power R&D.The uncrewed aircraft is slated to …
EXCLUSIVE: Indian Navy Selects NewSpace For Unmanned Wingman
2 days ago · Render of Abhimanyu by NewSpace. In what is easily the most significant deal between the Indian military and a local startup company, the Indian Navy has selected Bengaluru-based startup NewSpace Research & Technologies (NRT) to develop its Naval Collaborative Combat Air Vehicle (N-CCAV), an unmanned aircraft that will operate collaboratively with the navy’s MiG-29K and future Rafale-M ...
3-Carrier Plan Shelved, India Wants Sharks ASAP - Livefist
Feb 3, 2025 · A long meandering debate over whether India would build a second aircraft carrier to fulfil a 3 x aircraft carrier-based naval doctrine appears to have been quietly shelved for now with the navy sharpening its plans around nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSN) instead. The Indian Navy currently operates two aircraft carriers:…
India’s Military Modernisation Problem: No Strategic Cohesion
Jan 21, 2025 · Last month, China surprised the world by unveiling two new aircraft, believed to be prototypes of sixth-generation fighters. Comparisons were quick to follow. How does China manage to design, develop, and mass-produce advanced weapon systems so quickly, while India seems stuck in a never-ending loop of delays? India’s flagging airpower…
What U.S. Weapon Is Trump Pushing This Time? - Livefist
Jan 29, 2025 · In his first phone call with Prime Minister Narendra Modi after assuming the presidency for a second time, Donald Trump wasted no time in pushing for increased weapons sales, urging India to expand its procurement of American-made security equipment. In a brief readout of the interaction, the White House said,…
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As the Indian Air Force juggles the pressures of sub-optimal fighter squadron numbers and a looming decision on imports, much-needed official timeline clarity in India’s […] This is a difficult exercise, but if there’s one thing to look out for at the upcoming Aero India 2025 above all the ...
Chinese Fighter Surprise Illuminates Indian Vacuum - Livefist
Dec 27, 2024 · China’s aerospace industry has once again taken the global defence community by surprise, unveiling not one but two new stealth fighter aircraft believed to be either fifth or sixth-generation combat fighters. These clearly futuristic jets, were showcased to planespotters in signature 'look at me' fashion, allowing just enough exposure to…
India To Hike Tejas Mk1A Fighter Order To 180 - Livefist
Nov 30, 2023 · India's homegrown Tejas fighter program is all set to get a major boost with decks cleared today by the country's MoD to order 97 more Tejas Mk1A fighters for the Indian Air Force. Once ordered, the deal puts the intended Tejas Mk1A fleet at …