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India's defence ministry on Tuesday signed an agreement with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to procure 70 HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft for Rs 6,800 crore. The Union Cabinet had, on March 01, 2023, approved the procurement of 70 HTT-40 trainer aircraft from HAL at a cost of over Rs 6,800...

There are lots of surface-to-air missile systems that use seekers in X, Ka & Ku-bands. There are even AESA-based seekers in those frequencies these days. Here are some models made in India: ...I'm sure Turkey makes them as well. As of SAR, its more a definition of a radar system (inclusive...

It seems significant sections of the first prototype have already been fabricated.

Hydrodynamic model of the 13,500-ton future SSBN class, commonly known as "S-5". Picture via Manjira Machine Builders' website

More pics of flight ops via Vikrant's official Twitter handle:

The current Mk-1? No. The Mk-1A with the AESA will be a better match.

BDL received an export order worth $255 million...still unknown as to who's the customer, and what's the product/service sold. Safe to assume its something missile or rocket-related...

SSLV-D2, pics from Friday's launch New launch vehicle added to the fleet!

HLFT-42 will be displayed at AeroIndia

SSLV-D2 mission successful - all 3 sats (2 Indian, 1 American) placed in intended orbits. Good news - a huge leap toward achievement of true launch-on-demand capability.

First Limited Series Production (LSP) LUH for Army:

It's unfortunate that even at times like these, some will not stop politics: https://www.firstpost.com/world/indian-aircraft-with-relief-materials-for-turkey-denied-air-space-by-pakistan-12114572.html

CGI of HSTDV with booster

Official graphic via DRDO Clockwise: STAR -- supersonic target missile HELINA (Dhruvastra) -- air-launched ATGM BrahMos -- supersonic cruise missile MPATGM -- manportable ATGM Astra Mk.1/2 -- BVRAAM QRSAM -- mobile short range SAM Akash Mk.1/1S -- mobile medium range SAM LRSAM (Barak-8) --...

The most sensible option!

COUNTER-terror cops and security services are investigating after a deadly shipment of uranium was seized at Heathrow. The undeclared nuclear material can be used in a dirty bomb. It was destined for Iranian nationals in the UK, originated from Pakistan and arrived on a flight from Oman. A...

India surpasses Japan to become world's third-largest auto market: Report India's sales of new vehicles came in at least 4.25 million units, based on preliminary results, topping the 4.2 million sold in Japan, according to a report by Nikkei Asia...

Nope - but to be expected when there's a change in the planned air wing. The Vikrant's aviation complex was designed & meant for the MiG-29K, but that aircraft proved to be a bad investment.

Modifications to the process, rather than the equipment. Taking the aircraft up at an angle. Removing wingtip rails & folding up the nosecone prior to moving onto lift, then reattaching the rails (& lowering nosecone) once on the flight deck. Official sources have stated that Rafale as it...