Indian Navy Receives Third Indigenous ASW Shallow Water Craft ‘Mangrol’
The Indian Navy has received Mangrol, its third indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft, strengthening coastal surveillance and underwater warfare capabilities.
Category: Military
Why Airbus A400M Could Not Meet IAF Medium Transport Aircraft Requirements
The Airbus A400M is a powerful transport aircraft, but its larger 37-tonne payload capacity sits above India’s 18 to 30-tonne requirement, making it less suitable for the MTA programme.
Heron UAV Fleet Upgrade: Why Is The Indian Army Repairing Old Drones?
The Indian Army is repairing two accident-damaged Heron UAVs instead of replacing them. The move helps restore surveillance capability, save existing defence assets and more.
MUM-T Explained: Why India Is Bringing Soldiers and Unmanned Systems Together
India’s MUM-T system brings soldiers, drones and unmanned vehicles together through advanced networks, helping the Army improve battlefield awareness and mroe.
IAF To Get 60 New Transport Aircraft Under Rs 1 Lakh Crore Plan
The Centre has invited bids for 60 medium transport aircraft worth nearly Rs 1 lakh crore. Tata, Mahindra, Adani and HAL will lead the project with foreign aerospace partners.
India’s Small Arms Factories Face Major Crisis: Parliamentary Panel Calls for Urgent Reforms
India’s small arms factories are facing low demand, unused capacity, rising costs and large inventories, prompting a parliamentary panel to recommend urgent reforms and better planning.
Indian Army’s New Plan to Upgrade SIG-716, AK-203 and Negev LMG With Advanced Sights
The Indian Army plans to improve night fighting by adding advanced night vision and thermal sights to SIG-716 rifles, AK-203 assault rifles and Negev LMGs.
IAF Super Sukhoi Upgrade: Virupaksha AESA Radar Fabrication Expected to Finish by Year-End
Astra Microwave says its work on the Virupaksha AESA radar remains on schedule, with fabrication expected to finish by year-end as India prepares to upgrade its Su-30MKI fleet.
Meet Air Marshal Sandeep Thareja, The New Head Of India’s Armed Forces Medical Services
Air Marshal Sandeep Thareja has been appointed as the next Director General Armed Forces Medical Services. A decorated military doctor, he will lead healthcare services for India’s Army, Navy, and Air Force.
Indian Navy Receives Indigenous Diving Support Vessel Nipun, Boosts Deep-Sea Rescue Capability
The Indian Navy has received indigenous Diving Support Vessel Nipun, boosting deep-sea rescue, submarine support and underwater operations while strengthening India’s self-reliance in naval shipbuilding.
