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M S Chatterji · 2026-06-10T12:20:26+0530

The ambitious Future Combat Air System (FCAS), a joint European endeavour to build a next-generation fighter, has met a definitive end. Driven by persistent clashes over design leadership, intellectual property rights, and workshare distribution between primary contractors Dassault Aviation and...

M S Chatterji · Sunday at 5:44 PM

The successful maiden test flight of Russia’s new twin-seater stealth fighter prototype, the Su-57D, on May 19, 2026, could significantly impact the long-term combat strategies of the Indian Air Force (IAF). Developed by the United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) and flown by Chief Test Pilot Sergei...

Jaydeep Gupta · Saturday at 5:12 PM

The introduction of China's PL-16 long-range air-to-air missile has sparked a major shift in how Asian nations view future aerial combat. While its impressive strike range of over 300 kilometres captures headlines, its true danger lies in its physical design. The missile is compact enough to...

Raj Basu · Jun 3, 2026

According to Group Captain Amit Gehani, the Commanding Officer of the Indian Air Force's (IAF) No. 17 "Golden Arrows" Squadron, India's Rafale jets can confidently defeat Pakistan's current J-10C fleet and their anticipated J-35 stealth fighters. The Golden Arrows serve as the premier IAF unit...

Jaydeep Gupta · Jun 2, 2026

India’s rapidly advancing aerospace sector faces a critical bottleneck: a heavy dependence on foreign-made turboprop engines to power its most vital aircraft. To achieve true self-reliance in defence, there is an urgent requirement to develop a domestic powerplant in the 1,000 to 1,200 shaft...

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Opinion After the Collapse of FCAS, Will India Leverage GCAP for 6th-Gen Technologies While Sticking to AMCA?

Opinion How Twin-Seat Su-57D Can Be a Perfect Match for India's Stealth Mothership Needs for Ghatak and Loyal Wingman Drones

Opinion To Counter China's Stealth-Ready PL-16, Why India’s Future Air Defence Relies on Kill Webs and Manned-Unmanned Teaming

Opinion How IAF Rafales Fully Capable of Defeating Pakistan's J-10C and Potential J-35 Stealth Fighters in Future Confrontations

Opinion Why India Urgently Needs an Indigenous TPE331-12B Class Turboprop Engine to Power HALE UAVs, HTT-40s, and Dorniers

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