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There’s been some debate about the missile recently tested by DRDO, so let me break it down. Specifically, I’m focusing on how the second stage of such missiles works. There are two main types of second-stage propulsion: Unpropelled – Where the second stage simply coasts. Propelled – Where the...

Nope, that's a very very depressed trajectory to reach its range at 5000-Km. Otherwise it would add few thousand Kilometers easily and hence the weird thing in the sky. Everyone knows it can reach 8000-Km and MoD would always like to downplay its range not to irk "Garden People".

Well he corrected himself later. Its 2400 TRMs.

He is asking about SAM system SAMAR vs AKASH and not GAURAV Glide Bomb. SAMAR is about Desi Jugaad'fying the copious amounts of Russian AAM Missiles in our inventory. SAMAR similar to NASAMs or SPYDER is about using AAMs as Short Range Mobile SAM System. Since, simply dumping them in graveyard...

Are VLS Launched Cruise Missiles(Brahmos or Nirbhay) that effective and necessary for Indian Navy? What is the role of SSK in Indian Navy Doctrine? I don't think "Hunter-Killer" term makes sense since PLAN SSKs doesn't have range to operate in Indian Waters. In underwater realm, the threats...

Well In short, India's quest into Aero Engines and Aircraft Industry had always taken a backseat. . Earlier before, the momentum was weak, the government didn't prioritize because we could always import them. Funds allocated to this sector are scarce along with Human Resources. It is only...

Can someone explain why Turkey opted not to develop a domestic replacement for the F-16? The recent deal with the USA seems disadvantageous and basically ripped off. I understand Turkey's commitment to replacing imported weapons and platforms with domestic ones, and they're making great...