Defence Technology

The RPSA Ghatak demonstrates India’s push for domestically developed defence technology focused on stealth and autonomy.

Forward-Deployed Engineering embeds engineers close to users, providing swift adaptation based on operational experience.

Light-Fidelity (Li-Fi) is an important element of India's transition to a resilient, networked and spectrum-aware force.

Scramjet combustion tests over the past two years indicate a technological transition towards endurance-oriented propulsion engineering.

The IAF's pursuit of an operational airborne Software-Defined Radio is rooted in its concept of network-centric operations.

The release of the Indian Radio Software Architecture standard marks an important step in India’s evolving approach to defence communication technologies.

The IAF and the IIT Bombay agreement to develop an indigenous, AI-driven maintenance model for the Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft is a meaningful step towards Atmanirbhar Bharat.

India’s defence-industrial technological progress must be matched by mature communication strategies, production reliability and global engagement.

India must work across the semiconductor value chain to achieve self-reliance, with particular focus on materials and skilled workforce.

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