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Countering the PLAAF’s J-20s at the LAC: Inside India’s Puttaparthi AMCA Production Hub

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Countering the PLAAF’s J-20s at the LAC: Inside India's Puttaparthi AMCA Production Hub

The defining characteristic of India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) is not its radar‑absorbent material, but its transition to a quadruplex distributed digital architecture. By…

Waterline Lethality: The Strategic Logic Behind India’s NASM-SR Salvo Tests

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Waterline Lethality: The Strategic Logic Behind India’s NASM-SR Salvo Tests

On April 29, 2026, the Indian Navy and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) executed the maiden “salvo launch” of the Naval Anti-Ship Missile-Short…

The Software-Defined Battlefield: How AI Will Shape India’s Aerospace Future

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Futuristic stealth fighter jet flying through a digital network overlay, symbolising India’s software-defined battlefield and AI-driven aerospace future.

By Major Akash Mor (Retd) Indian Army veteran | United Nations experience | Battle Casualty-Wound Medal (Parakram Padak) recipient Connect with the author on LinkedIn…

India’s Defence Export Rise Is Real. The Next Leap Will Be Harder

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India’s defence exports are rising fast, but can India become a major arms exporter? A closer look at growth, technology gaps, and what comes next.

India’s defence exports have climbed to a record ₹38,424 crore in FY 2025–26, up 62.66% from the previous year, giving fresh weight to the question…