Tejas
Fifth Generation Fighters: India’s Choices & Options
As India rightly pushes for Atmanirbharta, it is very clear that the highest dividend for indigenisation in defence is in aviation sector. Aircraft requires the leading-edge technologies. No country shares…
By Air Marshal Anil Chopra (Retd)
Why Should Be India Considering The F-35 Fighter Jets
Hours before the US Defence Secretary Robert M. Gates's visit to Beijing in January 2011 aimed at improving defence ties, China’s military conducted a test flight of a new stealth…
By Cdr Sandeep Dhawan (Retd)
CHINESE GYRFALCON IN PAK SKIES
According to reports published in the media, General Zaheer Ahmed Babar, the Chief of Staff of the Pakistan Air Force, has disclosed the recent acquisition plans of the Pakistan Air…
By Air Marshal Anil Khosla (Retd)
IAF’s Fighter Squadron Drawdown And The Mitigation Plan
“While, IAF has plans to steadily induct locally made fighter jets like Tejas Mk1, Mk2, and AMCA, the need for 114 jets under Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) will remain, due…
By Air Marshal Anil Khosla (Retd)
Hub of Aviation Industry Manufacturing: India Needs Whole of Nation Approach
Atmanirbharta is clearly the flavour of the season. India is already the fifth largest economy of the world, and slated to be the third by 2027. It is the fourth…
By Air Marshal Anil Chopra (Retd)
Future of Indian Airforce from LCA to AMCA
After making the LCA Tejas, India plans to develop its 5th generation fighter aircraft named the AMCA (Advanced Medium Multirole Aircraft). So here I bring to you a small but…
Decoding US Presence At Aero India 2023: Business Or Signalling
Introduction The 14th edition of the five-day Aero India 2023, the biggest air show in Asia concluded on February 17, 2023. The grand event showcased the strides India is making…
By Air Marshal Anil Khosla (Retd)
Aero India 2023: Runway To A Billion Opportunities
The 14th Edition of five-day Aero India 2023, the biggest biennial air show and aviation expo in Asia, is scheduled from February 13, 2023 to February17, 2023at “Yelahanka Air Force…
By Prof (Dr) DK Pandey
India’s MRFA Program: Seeking To Conquer The Skies!
The looming spectre of a collusive, two-front war with China and Pakistan, has necessitated the Indian Armed Forces to plan and carry out quantitative/qualitative right-sizing of their equipment profile to…
By Brig Arvind Dhananjayan (Retd)
The Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: India’s ‘Garuda’ And Global Leader
“Garuda is described as the King of the birds ….. a protector with the power to swiftly travel anywhere, ever vigilant…. Garuda is invoked as a symbol of …. violent force,…
By Brig Arvind Dhananjayan (Retd)
Chief of the Air Staff Flies Indigenous Aircraft At Bangalore
Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) was on a two day visit to Bangalore. He flew three indigenous platforms, Light Combat Aircraft (LCA)Tejas, Light Combat…
India’s Tejas aircraft emerges as Malaysia’s top choice for its new fighter jet programme
New Delhi, Jul 3 (PTI) India's Tejas light combat aircraft has emerged as the top choice for Malaysia as the Southeast Asian nation looks at replacing its ageing fleet of fighter…
