Indian Defence Times

The Aeronautical Development Agency has issued a tender for the design, fabrication, assembly, and supply of two angular gearboxes for the AMCA leading-edge flap system, marking another key milestone in prototype development.
The leading-edge flap gearbox is a critical flight-control component that enhances lift, manoeuvrability, and overall aircraft performance across various flight conditions.
The new tender reflects steady progress in the development of India's indigenous fifth-generation stealth fighter and its key subsystems.
The procurement of critical components shows that prototype integration and preparation for future testing are advancing at a steady pace.
The milestone strengthens India's pursuit of an advanced, self-reliant fifth-generation combat aircraft under the AMCA programme.

Israel has offered the Indian Air Force an upgraded Boeing 787-based Phalcon AWACS with greater endurance, payload capacity, and fuel efficiency than the current IL-76 platform.
The aircraft will feature advanced AESA radar, electronic intelligence systems, and enhanced battle management capabilities to strengthen airborne surveillance.
The Boeing 787 platform offers longer mission endurance, lower operating costs, and improved reliability for strategic airborne early warning missions.
The proposal supports the IAF's modernization plans while complementing India's indigenous AWACS development efforts.
The upgraded Phalcon AWACS would significantly boost India's ability to detect, track, and respond to aerial and missile threats across a wider operational area.

Astra Drones has entered the loitering munition segment with an indigenous strike drone designed for precision attack missions.
The new platform strengthens India's self-reliance in advanced unmanned combat systems and reduces dependence on imports.
The strike drone enhances precision engagement capabilities against high-value targets for the Indian Armed Forces.
The development highlights the growing contribution of Indian private industry to next-generation defence technologies.
The project supports the Atmanirbhar Bharat vision by boosting indigenous defence innovation and manufacturing.

An Indian defence innovator has unveiled the CIKVS Patent-5 concept for a next-generation naval close-in defence system to enhance warship survivability against modern aerial threats.
Developed by C.J. Varghese, the concept focuses on faster and more effective interception of missiles, drones, and other incoming threats.
It features a layered defence architecture integrating advanced sensors, intelligent fire control, and rapid-response interception capabilities.
The system is designed to counter emerging threats, including hypersonic weapons, drone swarms, and sea-skimming anti-ship missiles.
The concept highlights India's growing indigenous innovation in advanced naval defence technologies and future warship protection systems.