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What Strategic Factors Should Guide India's Possible Choice of Su-57 or F-35 for 5th-Gen Stealth Fighter Jet Needs?
India faces a critical decision regarding its fifth-generation fighter jet program, with the Russian Su-57 and the American F-35 emerging as the primary contenders. This choice carries significant strategic implications, impacting India's defence capabilities, international relationships, and...
AMCA is the Only Viable 5th Gen Fighter Option for India as Foreign Fighters Fall Short of India's Needs or Remain Unavailable
The international conversation surrounding 5th generation fighter jets has resurfaced discussions regarding India's options to strengthen its air force, particularly in light of reports that Pakistan is acquiring the J-35A. Amidst this discourse, one fact remains clear: India's domestically...
Could Reverse-Engineering the Su-30MKI Have Saved India Billions on Buying Expensive Foreign Fighter Jets Like Rafale?
India's defence procurement strategy has come under scrutiny, with the high cost of acquiring advanced fighter jets like the Rafale raising questions about whether alternative approaches could have saved billions. Specifically, some experts argue that India missed an opportunity to leverage its...
How Indigenous Upgrade of Jaguar Fleet Through HAL's ToT Could Have Partially Addressed the IAF's Squadron Strength Decline
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has been grappling with a dwindling number of fighter squadrons, a concern that has persisted for years. While the recent retirement of the Jaguar strike fighter fleet was inevitable due to the aircraft's age, it also represented a missed opportunity to leverage...

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