India’s homegrown Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) has had a tortuous development path, but investment in the program is starting to show dividends, with the first flight of the Tejas Mk 1A, a much-improved version of the jet. The Tejas Mk 1A is set to be built in considerably greater numbers than the initial Mk 1 version and, more importantly, brings a host of advanced new features.

Much Is Riding On India’s Upgraded Tejas Light Fighter After Its First Flight

Issues with the original Tejas have led to a major upgrade less than a decade after the fighter originally entered limited service.

By Thomas Newdick

2:54 PM EDT Mar 28

Boeing has announced plans to establish a new production facility for the MQ-28 Ghost Bat drone in Australia.

Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat Getting Facility To Ramp-Up Production In Australia

Boeing’s MQ-28 plant in Australia will be a first for the company outside the United States and points to a looming uncrewed revolution.

By Joseph Trevithick

9:13 PM EDT Mar 27

Cold War-era Ladoga APV pictured by a FPV drone

Ultra-Rare Russian Armored VIP Escape Vehicle Spotted In Ukraine

The converted tank was built during the Cold War to rush Russian officials to safety during a nuclear, biological or chemical attack.

By Oliver Parken

8:27 PM EDT Mar 27

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