Author: Arijit Bose

New Delhi: India has achieved a major milestone in indigenous defence capabilities with the successful completion of the first development trials for Project Kusha, the nation’s long-range air defence system. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), in collaboration with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), conducted ground validations, including critical trials of the dual-pulse rocket motor. With these successful tests, the project has advanced beyond the design stage and is now preparing for integrated flight trials slated for later in 2026. Officially designated as the Extended Range Air Defence System (ERADS),…

New Delhi: India’s push for indigenous aircraft engines faces a major hurdle, as a GTRE-developed engine has been waiting in Russia for nearly three years to undergo high-altitude testing, underscoring the urgent need for domestic test infrastructure. A senior scientist from the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE), part of DRDO, revealed that the engine is awaiting its turn at a Russian High-Altitude Engine Test Facility (HAETF). India has long depended on overseas centres such as the Central Institute of Aviation Motors (CIAM) and the Gromov Flight Research Institute (GFRI) to…

New Delhi: India is set to enhance its aerial strike capabilities with the development of the Long Range Air-to-Surface Supersonic Cruise Missile (LRASSCM), formally approved for production by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Dr. Samir V. Kamat, Chairman of DRDO, confirmed that the project has received the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN), enabling the creation of a high-speed, precision-guided missile for the Indian Air Force (IAF). Technical Features The LRASSCM is designed to maintain supersonic speeds throughout its flight, reducing reaction time for adversaries and improving its ability to…

New Delhi: The keel laying ceremony of Yard 16402 & 16403, the second and third ship of six Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs), was held at M/s YMPL, Ratnagiri.  With a range of 5,000 nautical miles, these ships will be capable of achieving a maximum speed of 23 knots. Measuring 117 meters in length and having a strength of 11 officers and 110 men, it will also feature state-of-the-art machinery and advanced technological systems, including AI-based predictive maintenance systems, Remote Piloted Drones, Integrated Bridge System (IBS), and Integrated Platform…

Visakhapatnam: The Indian Navy is set to commission its latest stealth frigate, Taragiri (F41), on April 3, 2026, in a ceremony at Visakhapatnam presided over by Raksha Mantri  Rajnath Singh. The event marks a significant milestone in India’s journey toward a fully self-reliant naval force. The fourth platform of the Project 17A class, Taragiri displaces 6,670 tonnes and showcases cutting-edge stealth technology, featuring a reduced Radar Cross-Section and a sleek design. Built by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai, the ship incorporates over 75% indigenous content, highlighting India’s growing industrial…

Seychelles:  Indian Naval Ship Trikand, a stealth frigate of the Indian Navy, completed an enriching port call at Port Victoria on March 20, 2026. During the visit, Captain Sachin Kulkarni, Commanding Officer of INS Trikand, called on senior government officials and the High Commissioner of India to Seychelles. The ship also handed over critical spares and essential stores to the Seychelles Government. INS Trikand participated in the maiden tri-services edition of Exercise Lamitiye 2026, alongside the Indian Army, Indian Air Force, and the Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF). This marked the…