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Maverick23 · Friday at 12:01 AM

“This agreement will set off a nuclear race in the region, further disincentivizing Iran from limiting its own program. It has the potential to greatly destabilize the region and undermines long-standing non-proliferation standards.” – Democratic Senator Chris Murphy and the Former Chairman of...

M S Chatterji · Wednesday at 10:33 AM

Should New Delhi’s ongoing pursuit of additional Dassault Rafale fighters hit a roadblock, the Swedish Saab Gripen E will likely re-enter the spotlight as a leading alternative for the Indian Air Force’s 114-jet Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) requirement. The Gripen E has consistently been...

Jaydeep Gupta · Jul 18, 2026

Armed forces worldwide are actively pursuing advanced propulsion to improve the flight time, lower operational costs, and reduce the noise of unmanned aerial systems. In India, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) has heavily backed homegrown jet engines and conventional powerplants for drones...

M S Chatterji · Jul 16, 2026

The South Korean KF-21 Boramae has swiftly proven itself as a highly capable entrant in the modern combat aviation market, officially receiving its combat-ready airworthiness certification in June 2026. Given that it is powered by the American General Electric F414 engine—the exact same...

M S Chatterji · Jul 14, 2026

As India pushes forward with its ambitious Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project, finding the right powerplant for the next-generation fighter remains a critical hurdle. While the initial AMCA Mk1 jets will be powered by American GE F414 engines, New Delhi is actively seeking a more...

Jaydeep Gupta · Jul 14, 2026

In a historic shift for India’s defence manufacturing sector, the Ministry of Defence has exclusively invited private companies to bid for the production of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). The government recently issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to three major private...

M S Chatterji · Jul 12, 2026

Recent reports suggesting that Turkey might offload its Russian-made S-400 Triumf air defence systems to a third country have sparked global speculation about potential buyers. Ankara aims to resolve its long-standing dispute with the United States and rejoin the F-35 fighter jet programme by...

Maverick23 · Jul 12, 2026

GE, unsurprisingly, has been way behind schedule on the deliveries of the F404-IN20 engines to India for the Tejas Mk1A program, with only the 7th engine just delivered by the American aerospace giant barely days ago, after almost 5 years of the signing of the original contract in 2021...

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Opinion U.S.-Saudi Arabia Civil Nuclear Deal: Further Compounding of the Global Nuclear Gordian Knot?

Opinion If Rafale Deal Fails, Why Gripen E’s Dependence on US ITAR and Global Supply Chains Complexifies India’s Choice

Opinion Why India Must Prioritise Hydrogen Fuel Cells for Next-Gen Drone and Transport Aircraft for Reduced Acoustic and Thermal Signatures

Opinion Assessing the Strategic Viability of South Korea's KF-21 Boramae for IAF MRFA If Rafale Deal Fails?

Opinion How Japan’s Advanced XF9-1 Engine Tech Could Transform India’s AMCA Mk2 Stealth Fighter Programme

Opinion Will India's Chosen AMCA Private Sector Consortium Benefit from Joining European 6th-Gen Programmes? Pros, Cons, and a Phased Approach

Opinion Why India Has No Need for Turkey's Secondhand S-400 Air Defence Systems Amid Resale Speculation

Opinion Powershift & Powerdrift: How GE's Engines Delays & Denials to India will Hand Out a Crucial Financial Lifeline & Opportunity to Russia & Europe

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