RK Narang
@aarkayn
Ph.D, Author, Aviator, Drone, Counter Drones & Aviation policy & ecosys analyst & Believer of Atmanirbharbharat, views are personal, RTs are not endorsement
Miniaturised #munitions was a major capability gap in #Indian #drone industry. It is an important step in development of #indigenous miniaturised #munitions. #atmanirbhar #dronehub2030
In a major boost to India’s defence capabilities, @DRDO_India has successfully carried out flight trials of UAV Launched Precision Guided Missile (ULPGM)-V3 in the National Open Area Range (NOAR), test range in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh. Congratulations to DRDO and the industry…
At the #ParisAirShow, HAL will highlight its flagship locally developed programs and future-ready platforms as part of its global engagement efforts. Join us at India Pavilion-Hall 4, Stall F 208 | Chalet 122 June 16–22 | Le Bourget, Paris @SpokespersonMoD @DefProdnIndia…
India hits the throttle on its stealth jet ambitions! With Pakistan on a buying spree for fifth-gen fighters, India is fast-tracking #AMCA stealth jet. ADA is set to issue an EoI, paving the way for a true ‘Make in India’ 5th-gen warbird. indiatoday.in/india-today-in… via @indiatoday
With reports of a potential sale of Chinese-made #J35A next-gen stealth jets (land variant) gaining traction, it’s a wake-up call for India. We must do everything and more to put the #AMCA programme on full throttle. Time for all stakeholders to come together on a war-footing. 🇮🇳…
'There are 11 critical technologies India has to work on': R.K. Narang (@aarkayn) on drone warfare. Catch the full interview by @JournoPranay only on #IndiaTodayGlobal. WATCH here: youtu.be/mAafIl-MWjk?si…
My interview to News9 on "Drone Warfare & Strategic Shifts" was aired on 9 May 2025 idsa.in/mpidsanews/rk-… youtube.com/watch?v=luTV_I… @IDSAIndia @CAPS_INDIA @CENJOWS @OfficialCLAWSIN @USIofIndia @vifindia @nmfindia @adgpi @IAF_MCC @IndiaFoundation @indiannavy
Kaveri was funded (inadequately, of course). Kaveri Derivative Engine has also been funded. But what was *never* funded is the major test infrastructure & special manufacturing capabilities that you really need to develop fighter-class low-bypass turbofan engines. All of that…
#FundKaveriEngine is trending now. In my feed it is No. 1
#AatmanirbharDefence in the skies. 🇮🇳 HAL’s CATS Warrior — India’s stealthy loyal wingman. 🔹 Flies with Tejas 🔹 Controlled by one pilot 🔹 Strikes with precision 🔹 Built for the battles of tomorrow. 🔹They can sacrifice themselves against high-risk targets unsafe for manned…
My article ‘Drones in Operation Sindoor’ Published in Rotor India Magazine on 15 May 2025 idsa.in/mpidsanews/rk-…
My article titled "Armed sUAS Swarm: Big Threat of Small UAS– C-sUAS Development and Threat Mitigation by India" was published in 2019 Many issues/ observations on the threat posed by en mass employment of drones remain relevant even today lnkd.in/diw6yVT
My article "What Region's First #Drone #War Taught Us" published in @ThenewindianE on 13 May 2025. Salient points 1 India launched #OperationSindoor on 7 May early morning in response to terrorists killing 26 tourists incl 1 Nepali in Pahalgam J&K India lnkd.in/gwtSTNSt
AAI clearances delay UAV testing at Challakere ATR despite surge in desi programmes By Anantha Krishnan Muralidharan Nair Tarmak Media House #TMH instagram.com/writetake/ x.com/writetake FORT KOCHI (KERALA), 19 MAY 2025: India’s push for indigenous unmanned aerial…
Introducing another first for Bharat - SSS Defence T72 Squad Designated Marksman Rifle (SDMR) chambered for the 7.62x51 NATO caliber. SDMR’s have been in vogue for western militaries & Special Forces the last few years. This too proudly #BorninBharat & with vicious firepower
BEL and Indian Army Air Defence today signed a Contract for IDDIS Counter Drone System. Indigenously developed by DRDO & BEL, the project is a milestone towards strengthening #MakeInIndia initiative. #AAD #MissionAatmanirbhar @DefenceMinIndia @adgpi @DRDO_India @DefProdnIndia