Recent content by Gessler

I don't think AMCA Mk-1 will get an EOTS. The fact that models of the plane in beast mode always show it with external LDP supports that thesis. But all latest official graphics of AMCA (assuming they're showing the version after systems-level CDR was completed) show an optical sensor of some...

It roughly gels with the number counted by someone on the 1:2 model shown at last year's Aero India (1,536). I posted about that in another thread back then: https://defencehub.live/threads/aero-india-2025.20292/post-356787 Some other counters gave slightly different numbers, but all are in...

2029 is scheduled first flight of P1. But P1's structural modules are supposed to be complete by 2028. Meaning production of those modules should start next year i.e. 2027. Of course this is all assuming they stick to the timeline.

𝗔𝘂𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗚𝗡𝗖 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗱𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝘁 𝗜𝗦𝗥𝗢-𝗨𝗥𝗦𝗖! Recently, Bengaluru-based Aule Space completed a closed-loop test of their GNC stack to be used for docking in orbit. With their maiden orbital docking mission aimed for 2027, Aule Space is likely to become the 2nd company in the world...

Two things, First, the presence of PAF C-130s at Abdulaziz AFB is not in dispute. But they could be there for any reason (rapid transport of personnel, advisors, material etc.), sending unarmed transport planes into a potential warzone typically does not happen without escorts (fighters). C-130...

I've read about this back when it first appeared in media, but as far as I can gather, all the reports are just regurgitating from a single unnamed source based in Pakistan. There's been no evidence of aircraft/missile deployment. Aircraft are easy enough to spot with satellite imagery of...

There weren't any attacks on Saudi oil facilities for quite a few days prior. Probably not a coincidence that this is happening now. Iran is using its Houthi proxies to test the new alliance.

A mutual defence alliance that only comes into effect based on religion? That would be a first. Certainly quite unique. :ROFLMAO: And how would it be defined? After all, India itself has the 3rd highest number of Muslims in the world after Indonesia & Pakistan. And the constitution is of a...

As I was saying... The Indian MoD has informed Parliament that the Ministry has initiated efforts to join the France-led FCAS program...

It's a beauty. Wish they revealed more details though (especially chamber pressure): We officially have a FFSC engine before Europe! The CNES' ASTRE engine's subscale demonstrator hot test is 2 years away, assuming no delays.

Regarding the Saudi-Pakistan 'mutual defence' agreement signed last September, the talk in some diplomatic circles here in India is that either an understanding has been reached and/or assurances have been given (probably during NSA Doval's visit to Riyadh or earlier), that the Saudis will not...

HTFE-25 turbofan progress: Total 3 engines built, 2 core-only examples & 1 full engine. Core engine tested for up to 99.5% of designed speeds (airspeed? Analogous to thrust?) HTSE-1200 turboshaft progress: 2 engines built (1 jet-mode & 1 power-mode example). Tested at up to 650 kW...

Is this the first Moroccan-made WhAP?

Looking forward to this as well as Astrophel Aerospace's Hopper experiment that is supposed to happen this year or the next. https://www.astrophelaerospace.in/blog-page/69ba68f6aed6747dcbc7e402 I think these two companies (Agnikul & Astrophel) are the closest to cracking booster reusability...

Possible first look at Kirloskar's 6MW marine diesel prototype: The finished product is supposed to be delivered by 2028. Once this is in hand, full indigenization in the 'Move' category will be achieved at least for CODAD vessels. I still haven't heard anything about whether the NGC-class...