In a major leap toward self-reliance in defense technology, India is set to develop its very own fifth-generation fighter jet—the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) . In a historic move, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved an innovative execution model for the indigenous stealth fighter programme. This model brings together Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and private industry players in a competitive framework, marking a significant shift in how India approaches military aviation manufacturing. This bold initiative comes at a critical time, as China has already fielded two fifth-generation fighters , and reports indicate it will supply 40 J-35 stealth jets to Pakistan . Against this backdrop, fast-tracking the AMCA has become an urgent national security imperative. AMCA: India’s Indigenous Stealth Fighter Dream The AMCA project , spearheaded by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) , received its l...
ISRO to Resume SpaDeX Experiments from March 15 The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) is set to recommence its Space Docking Experiment (SpaDeX) on March 15, 2025. This phase involves separating and re-docking the previously united satellites, Chaser and Target, to advance technologies essential for future missions. Key Highlights: Mission Overview: Launch Date: December 30, 2024 Satellites Involved: SDX01 (Chaser) and SDX02 (Target) Objective: Demonstrate in-space docking capabilities Recent Achievements: Successful docking of Chaser and Target satellites on January 16, 2025 Formation of a unified satellite system in elliptical orbit Upcoming Experiments: Start Date: March 15, 2025 Activities Planned: Separation of the unified satellite into Chaser and Target Re-docking maneuvers to test and validate docking procedures Simulation experiments preceding actual operations Operational Constraints: Elliptical orbit provides a 10-15 day window every two months for experiments Cu...