Make in India defense
India Accelerates Procurement of Advanced Heron MK-II Drones with Indigenous Manufacturing Plans Following Operation Sindoor
Dec 02, 2025 12:18 pm CST
India has initiated procurement of additional Israeli Heron MK-II drones under emergency provisions following Operation Sindoor, with plans to manufacture these advanced UAVs domestically through partnerships with HAL and Elcom. These medium-altitude long-endurance drones, featuring 45-hour endurance and SATCOM capabilities, will enhance surveillance along borders with China and Pakistan while supporting India's defense indigenization goals.
Tejas Fighter Jet: India's Indigenous Aircraft's History, Capabilities and Recent Dubai Air Show Incident
Nov 21, 2025 07:50 pm CST
The Tejas fighter jet, India's indigenous 4.5-generation combat aircraft, recently experienced a crash at the Dubai Air Show resulting in the pilot's death. This article explores five key facts about the Tejas, including its design specifications, payload capacity, operational history since its first test flight in 2001, and its significance to India's defense manufacturing initiative with the recent approval of 97 additional Tejas Mark 1A jets for the Indian Air Force.