Girish Linganna

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Girish Linganna is a Defence & Aerospace analyst and is the Director of ADD Engineering Components (India) Pvt Ltd, a subsidiary of ADD Engineering GmbH, Germany with manufacturing units in Russia. He is Consulting Editor Industry and Defense at Frontier India.

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Does China’s Fujian Have What It Takes To Compete with USN Aircraft Carriers?

Nothing says power projection more than aircraft carriers. They represent a critical part of China's Navy's future image and maybe one day the capability....

India to jointly develop engines with France for AMCA 5.5 Gen fighter jet

The three decades' dream of India to develop jet engines in India for its ambitious fighter jet programme will soon be a reality. The...

Why did India choose Rafale when SU-30 MKI is faster and more agile?

The Sukhoi Su-30MKI has long served as the backbone of the Indian Air Force (IAF). This multi-role combat aircraft was jointly developed for the...

PM Modi Pushes for defence reforms, but it is a long road for Self-Reliance and Exports

India achieved its highest annual defence export ambition in 2018-19, with INR 107.45 billion ($1.54 billion) in arms exports and export authorizations. After breaking...

INS Vishal – Indian Navy’s need for a third aircraft carrier

Questions have always been raised about whether India needs a third aircraft carrier, but an answer exists because the Indian Navy has already prepared...

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An-148 Returns: Russia Revives a Forgotten Regional Aircraft

Russia has quietly initiated a program to refurbish and...

Russia’s Zelenograd Launches Advanced Chip Packaging for High-Performance Processors

In January 2026, the Zelenograd Nanotechnology Center (ZNTC)—known for...

Russia Brings SJ-100 and Il-114-300 to India in Strategic Debut

Russia’s civil aviation sector is preparing for a rare...

MC-21-310 Certification Explained Through Flights and Hours of 2025

The MC-21-310 program holds a unique place in the...