https://www.shephardmedia.com/author/neelam-mathews/News authored by Neelam Mathewsen-gbSun, 24 May 2026 02:55:17 +0000https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/how-the-indian-army-is-scaling-up-its-logistics-drones/India’s high-altitude logistics drone push drives demand as BonV Aero launches Air OrcaNeelam Mathewshttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/how-the-indian-army-is-scaling-up-its-logistics-drones/Land Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/Air_Orca_on_terrain_BonV_Aero.JPGThe Indian Army's major drone procurement programme has drawn attention from BonV Aero which has launched its heavy-lift platform for extreme terrain missions.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/india-drone-industry-ambitions-accelerates-with-xtend-technology-transfer-deal/India’s drone industry ambitions accelerate with Xtend technology transfer dealNeelam Mathewshttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/india-drone-industry-ambitions-accelerates-with-xtend-technology-transfer-deal/Land Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/Wolverine_UAV_credit_Xtend.jpgThe localised production of interceptor and tactical drones further strengthens India-Israel industrial alignment and could position India for future cooperation opportunities.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/predicted-air-defence-spending-boom-opens-indian-industry/Predicted air defence spending boom opens doors to Indian industryNeelam Mathewshttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/predicted-air-defence-spending-boom-opens-indian-industry/Land Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/Boeing_PAC_3_USE_SFye75h.jpgRecent conflicts have created a surge in interceptor demand worldwide while exposing potential supply chain challenges, positioning India as a cost-effective partner and scalable supplier.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-notes/india-strategic-defence-footprint-accelerated-iran-israel/India’s strategic defence footprint expansion could be accelerated by Iran-Israel conflictNeelam Mathewshttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/defence-notes/india-strategic-defence-footprint-accelerated-iran-israel/Defence Noteshttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/Iron_Beam__Credit_Rafael_Advanced_Defense_Systems.jpgThe latest escalation between Iran and Israel could shape New Delhi’s next-generation shield as India deepens cooperation with Israel on missile defence and drone production.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/france-india-lock-in-long-term-aerospace-defence-roadmap/France and India secure long-term defence roadmap built on shared productionNeelam Mathewshttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/france-india-lock-in-long-term-aerospace-defence-roadmap/Air Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/Dassault_Rafale_of_Indian_Air_Force_squadron_101_landing_in_Hasimara_1_indiaMOD.jpgExpanded fighter jet and missile production, next-generation engine cooperation and helicopter assembly deals have all been struck between the two countries, signalling a strengthening bilateral partnership between France and India.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/india-confronts-widening-military-helicopter-gap-as-border-demands-intensify/India confronts widening military helicopter gap as border demands intensifyNeelam Mathewshttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/india-confronts-widening-military-helicopter-gap-as-border-demands-intensify/Air Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/AW169M_Leonardo.jpgIndia’s major helicopter programmes are under the spotlight as the country turns to global partners to replace legacy helicopters with growing urgency.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/indian-armys-new-battle-blueprint-takes-shape/Indian Army’s new battle blueprint takes shapeNeelam Mathewshttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/landwarfareintl/indian-armys-new-battle-blueprint-takes-shape/Land Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/Zorawar_airlifted_to_high_altitude_by_IAF_Government_of_India.jpgThe Indian Army’s modernisation plans reflect the lessons learned from ongoing conflicts and threats as it continues its push for indigenous capabilities.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/india-finally-powers-up-engine-production-putin/India finally powers up engine production as it prepares to talk platforms with PutinNeelam Mathewshttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/india-finally-powers-up-engine-production-putin/Air Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/aero_su57-credit_neelam.jpgEngine technology has been thrust into the spotlight ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to India this week, with the Su-57, S-400 and Kamov-226 expected to be high on the agenda.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/india-reopens-hunt-for-reconnaissance-and-surveillance-helicopters/India reopens hunt for reconnaissance and surveillance helicoptersNeelam Mathewshttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/india-reopens-hunt-for-reconnaissance-and-surveillance-helicopters/Air Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/HAL_-_Light_Utility_Helicopter_LUH_cropped_2_SztoIuI.jpgThe extended deadline for vendors highlights the complexity of the procurement for India, with numerous vendors positioning themselves for the programme.https://www.shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/nato-needs-to-plug-the-drone-gap-to-improve-its-cuas-efforts/NATO needs to plug its drone gap to meet modern warfare requirementsNeelam Mathewshttps://www.shephardmedia.com/news/air-warfare/nato-needs-to-plug-the-drone-gap-to-improve-its-cuas-efforts/Air Warfarehttps://www.shephardmedia.com/media/images/article/sentinel-best.jpgDespite shared goals, NATO’s counter-uncrewed aerial system efforts remain fragmented, with parallel initiatives lacking a unified doctrine or integrated deployment strategy.