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After being written off by many following a major fire incident in July 2024, the Indian Navy’s guided-missile frigate INS Brahmaputra is set to return to service by mid-2026. This turnaround is the result of sustained restoration efforts, demonstrating the Navy’s commitment to maintaining combat readiness and asset recovery. INS Brahmaputra Restoration Progress Following
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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is on the verge of a historic production milestone, with expectations of 143 additional orders for its indigenously developed Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv. The upcoming orders from the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force could push total production well past the 500-unit mark, reflecting India’s growing reliance on homegrown
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India is preparing for a major test of the extended-range BrahMos air-launched cruise missile in the Indian Ocean region between May 23 and 24, 2025. This high-precision strike weapon, developed by BrahMos Aerospace—a joint venture between India’s DRDO and Russia’s NPO Mashinostroyeniya—is seen as a game-changer in boosting India’s deterrence capabilities and expanding the
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In a major boost to India’s indigenous fighter jet program, GE Aerospace has committed to ramping up production of the F404-IN20 engines to 24 units per year by 2027. These engines power the Tejas Mk1A fighter jets being produced by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), a crucial part of India’s push for self-reliance in defense manufacturing. […]