Aircraft

Sep

Big Boost to Indian Air Defence HAL to Deliver 97 Advanced LCA Mk1A Aircraft

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). The contract is for the procurement of 97 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A. This includes 68 fighters and 29 twin seaters. The contract also includes associated equipment for the Indian Air Force. The cost is over Rs. 62,370 crore (excluding taxes) on September 25, 2025. The delivery of these aircraft would commence during 2027-28 and be completed over a period of six years. The aircraft will have an indigenous content of over 64%. There will be 67 additional items incorporated. These are over and above the previous…

F-35 a good deal for India? Performance under Radar.

Feb

By Theviralmail

DefenseAircraft, F-35, Trump, US

F-35 a good deal for India? Performance under Radar.

U.S. Report Flags Rising Costs and Declining Performance U.S. President Donald Trump proposes the deal for fifth generation F-35 fighter to India. Meanwhile, a US report on the performance of the plane is catching attention. According to the United States Government Accountability Office (GAO), the fleet's overall availability has trended downward considerably over the past 5 years. None of the variants of the plane is meeting availability goals. The United States Government Accountability Office is an independent and nonpartisan government agency. It operates within the legislative branch. It provides auditing, evaluative, and investigative services for the United States Congress. It…