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Russian reporting quoting the ambassador said Moscow has “almost no secrets” from New Delhi when it comes to the development and production of weapons, underlining Russia’s effort to distinguish its proposal through technology access rather than presenting the Su-57 simply as an off-the-shelf fighter purchase.
Rather than treating these markets as simple extensions of its existing consumer-electronics operations, the company is developing a broader capability roadmap covering capital allocation, specialised talent and strategic partnerships. The objective is to move further into technologically demanding products while building what Dixon describes as a globally competitive manufacturing platform.
BAM-H24 is rich in boron, hydrogen and nitrogen, elements of considerable interest in high-energy propulsion chemistry. According to the University of Hyderabad, the compound combines strong chemical and thermal stability with relatively low sensitivity to impact and friction. It is also non-hygroscopic, helping it resist moisture absorption during storage and handling.
Conventional extended-range ammunition gives ATAGS a considerably shorter reach, meaning the ramjet round could provide Indian artillery with a much deeper engagement envelope without requiring an entirely new gun platform.
At the centre of the architecture is SkyOS, Indrajaal’s AI-driven autonomy and air-command platform. SkyOS combines information from acoustic sensors, radio-frequency systems, electro-optical cameras and thermal sensors to create a common picture of low-altitude airspace. The platform can classify an incoming drone, predict its trajectory and select an appropriate response within seconds.
This year’s exercise carries particular significance because Japanese fighter aircraft will operate in India for the first time as part of Veer Guardian. Japan plans to deploy three F-2A fighters, while the Indian side is expected to field Su-30MKI aircraft for joint air-combat training and associated missions.
Belgian Defence and Foreign Trade Minister Theo Francken’s official programme included discussions with Doval on the rapidly changing security environment and prospects for closer military cooperation. Doval also participated in the broader high-level India-Belgium talks at Hyderabad House, where security and defence formed an important part of the bilateral agenda.
Under the Tembo-New Lachaussée project, the Belgian company will provide a complete ammunition production line for two calibres, while also supplying tooling that will allow production of two additional calibres. The project is valued at approximately €50 million, with equipment deliveries and installation planned across 2028 and 2029.
The disclosure is important because it points to cooperation considerably broader than the manufacture of isolated components. BDL is India’s principal production agency for numerous guided missile and allied weapon programmes and has been progressively transforming itself from a missile manufacturer into a complete weapon-system integrator.
The clearest evidence of the new configuration comes from DRDO’s Research Centre Imarat in Hyderabad, which has sought the fabrication of five sets of 370-mm ELRGR rocket-motor systems. The requirement covers specialised manufacturing processes including flow forming, precision machining, welding of 11-10 precipitation-hardening steel and proof-pressure testing. The motor sets are to be supplied to RCI within a six-month delivery window.
