Martand Mishra has started his reporting career with defence coverage. He is a graduate of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication. He enjoys reading books on defence, history and biographies.
The initiative is part of a broader effort to develop crewed-uncrewed teaming capabilities and prepare the French Air Force for future combat environments.
The Rs 810.79 crore contract with Bharat Dynamics covers 160 satellite-guided glide bombs and associated equipment, with deliveries scheduled between 2027-28 and 2028-29
IIT Madras-incubated D-Propulse has tested a rotating detonation engine that could power smaller, faster missiles and drones, but certification and longer-duration trials remain key challenges.
According to the assessment, the missile's production involves 70 companies and 84 individuals, covering its guidance, propulsion, warhead, onboard computer and other systems
TASL and the Javelin Joint Venture will explore final assembly and integration of the anti-tank missile rounds and component production capabilities in India
OGEL validity has been increased from two to three years, while its country coverage has been expanded, barring sensitive nations and those under UN sanctions
The 3,500-4,000 shp Aravalli engine will power HAL's indigenous IMRH and naval variant, with development shared equally and production planned at Tumakuru, Karnataka
The Rafale deal is part of a broader India-France defence relationship as the two countries agreed to expand cooperation in "co-design, co-development and co-production".
The Prime Minister called for greater capabilities in hypersonic technology, drones and counter-drone systems, adding that India must emerge as a global supplier of advanced military equipment
The new formation follows Task Force Scorpion Strike, a specialised unit established last year as the US military's first dedicated one-way attack drone squadron in West Asia
Iran's use of multiple drones to track a US F-15E Strike Eagle during its April 3 combat loss highlights how distributed sensors and missile systems can work together to challenge an adversary