Indian Army ramps up drone warfare, creating ‘drone warriors’ and deploying Ashni Platoons across formations to boost combat and surveillance capabilities. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/indian-army-raises-drone-warriors-deploys-ashni-platoons-wrh7prly?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #DefenceNews #IndianArmy
In a bid to plug a critical heavy-lift gap, the MoD has floated an RFI to damp lease three ultra-heavy helicopters for the IAF, seeking 20-tonne payload machines that can fly at over 5,500 metres to support Himalayan logistics, rapid troop moves and disaster relief, with an option to buy later. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/features/specials/20-tonne-lifters-for-the-himalayas-why-india-is-pushing-for-ultra-heavy-helicopters-qp1d35eq?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Helicopter #MinistryOfDefence #DefenceNews #IndianAirForce
The Indian Air Force has launched Mehar Baba Competition‑3 (MBC‑3), inviting Indian industries, startups, academic institutions, and research establishments to develop collaborative drone‑based surveillance radars. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/news/india/iaf-mehar-baba-competition-3-registration-begins-xernuik6?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #UAV #Drone #DefenceNews #IndianAirForce
Lockheed Martin's JAGM Quad Launcher (JQL) fires missiles straight up, transforming drone defense on land and sea. Tested on a "Mothership" vehicle, this flexible system offers 360° coverage without repositioning -- cheaper and smarter than rivals. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/features/specials/why-lockheed-latest-drone-killer-jagm-quad-launcher-is-a-gamechanger-e86opkbn?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #Drone #DefenceNews #Weapons #Missile #LockheedMartin
India’s next‑generation indigenous fighter, the Tejas Mk2, is entering a decisive phase with accelerated ground testing and certification ahead of its maiden flight, slated for mid‑2026. https://english.mathrubhumi.com/features/specials/hal-tejas-mk2-final-push-next-gen-fighter-on-the-cusp-of-first-flight-y3c55xd2?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon #DefenceNews #TejasMK2 #MakeInIndia #FighterAircraft