Girish Linganna

-The writer is an award-winning science communicator and a Defence, Aerospace & Geopolitical Analyst. He is the Managing Director of ADD Engineering Components India Pvt. Ltd., a subsidiary of ADD Engineering GmbH, Germany. You can reach him at: girishlinganna@gmail.com. The views expressed are personal and do not necessarily carry the views of Raksha Anirveda

Not Just Paint: The Hidden Science That Makes Airplane Repainting So Expensive

Girish Linganna -
Hard to believe, but giving a fresh coat of paint to just one commercial airplane can cost between ₹1 crore to ₹2 crore ($120,000 to $250,000). Yes, you read that right. Most people look...

Gold-Coated Canopy: Fighter Jet’s Hidden Wonder

Girish Linganna -
Why does the glass on a fighter jet cost more than a luxury car? It looks like a simple transparent bubble, but it is one of the most advanced parts of the entire aircraft. Think...

Pakistan’s Underwater Nuclear Gamble: Should India Worry?

Girish Linganna -
on April 30, 2026, the Pakistan Navy proudly welcomed its first China-built Hangor-class submarine, PNS/M Hangor, during a ceremony in Sanya, China. President Asif Ali Zardari and Navy Chief Admiral Naveed Ashraf attended. Pakistani...

Mach 1 Ejection: The Brutal Truth Pilots Rarely Survive Unscathed

Girish Linganna -
When a fighter pilot ejects at Mach 1, the human body faces the force it was never designed to handle. First, let us understand Mach 1. It simply means the speed of sound, which...

Indian Navy’s Power Triad Unleashed: Dunagiri Strikes Deep, Sanshodhak Maps the Depths, Agray Hunts Silent Killers

Girish Linganna -
On June 21, the Indian Navy became stronger by adding three brand-new ships to its fleet. Each ship has a different and special job. One is built to fight enemies far out in the...

From Blockade to Billions: Is Trump’s Iran MoU Hope for the People or a Gift to the Regime?

Girish Linganna -
For a very long time, ordinary people in Iran had been waiting for some good news. They wanted peace and relief, but the wait stretched on much longer than anyone had expected. During the...

Israel’s Glorious Failure Shocks World in Iran Ceasefire Deal

Girish Linganna -
On February 28, hundreds of American and Israeli fighter jets took off together to launch the first big attack of their war against Iran. For the next 40 days, these two close friends fought...

G7 Summit: India’s Voice at the Table of Giants

Girish Linganna -
The countdown has already begun for the 52nd G7 Summit, which will be held from June 15 to 17, 2026, in the scenic town of Évian-les-Bains in France. But before we get excited about...

Fake Test Reports Shake Tejas Dream: A Wake-Up Call

Girish Linganna -
In India's defence factories, every small part of a fighter jet matters. One weak nut or bolt can put a pilot's life in danger. So when news came out about fake test reports for...

From Russian Roots to Russian Buyer: BRAHMOS Comes Full Circle

Girish Linganna -
Something interesting has happened in the world of defence, and it tells us a big story about how far India has travelled. The BrahMos Aerospace company, which is a joint venture between India and...

The Invisible Fourth Line Revolution: HAL’s Outsourcing Signals the End of In-House Composites?

Girish Linganna -
For decades, the Aerospace Composites Division (ACD) at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's (HAL) Bangalore Complex has been quietly fabricating the carbon-fibre skins, honeycomb panels and structural assemblies that go into nearly every Indian aircraft —...

Sword Out of the Sheath: India’s 12 Deployed N-Warheads and the Message to Adversaries

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For the first time ever, India has kept some of its nuclear weapons in a "deployed" condition. This important news comes from SIPRI, a well-known research institute based in Sweden that keeps a close...

1,300 F-35s vs Russia’s Su-57 Dozen: The Stealth Revolution India Must Master for AMCA

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Why This Matters for India: As India builds its own fifth-generation fighter, the AMCA, and keeps growing the Tejas programme, the world's top two stealth jets offer big lessons. The American F-35 and the...
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