India’s Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is awaiting a formal investment quotation from Russia for the Su-57 fifth-generation stealth fighter jet deal. The discussions include potential licensed production in India, with Russia offering advanced variants, including a two-seat Su-57 capable of controlling drones. This deal could significantly reshape India’s air power in the Indo-Pacific. Background of…
Retired Lieutenant General VK Saxena has urged India to accelerate domestic drone production and reduce dependence on imported Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). Speaking on the strategic importance of drones in modern warfare and national security, he emphasized that India must prioritize indigenous manufacturing to strengthen defense capabilities, safeguard sovereignty, and reduce fiscal burdens. Background: The…
India is preparing to finalize one of its largest defense acquisitions ever, a Rs 3.25 lakh crore deal for 114 Rafale fighter jets from France. The move comes just days before French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to New Delhi, signaling a major step in strengthening bilateral defense ties and boosting the Indian Air Force’s (IAF)…
