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Jaydeep Gupta · 2026-08-03T14:27:32+0530

The Russian Sukhoi Su-34 "Fullback" is a highly capable tactical bomber designed for long-range, deep-penetration strikes. However, despite a long history of purchasing Russian military hardware, the Indian Air Force (IAF) never seriously considered adding the Su-34 to its fleet. Instead, India...

Chandresh · 2026-08-03T11:43:36+0530

If a major conflict were to erupt between India and China, the battlefield would not be confined to the rugged Himalayan borders. The Indian Ocean Region (IOR) would immediately emerge as a decisive theatre of war. This vast maritime expanse is the absolute lifeline for much of China’s...

Raghav Patel · 2026-08-03T00:48:47+0530

India’s decision to open its most ambitious aerospace project, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme, to private-sector leadership has been widely praised as a major evolution in the nation’s defence-industrial strategy. This shift aims to foster competition, enhance operational...

Raj Basu · Wednesday at 11:54 PM

While debates persist about India's long-term maritime strategy, the Indian Navy is prioritising a pressing need: securing a second home-built aircraft carrier. This step is vital to ease the burden on the ageing INS Vikramaditya and guarantee uninterrupted carrier presence across the Indian...

M S Chatterji · Jul 25, 2026

The Russian Su-57 Felon frequently dominates discussions regarding fifth-generation combat aircraft. Analysts routinely measure its stealth capabilities against the American F-22 Raptor, the F-35 Lightning II, and the Chinese J-20. Yet, these direct comparisons often miss a crucial point: the...

M S Chatterji · Jul 24, 2026

India’s homegrown NETRA Mk1 Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) fleet is poised for a massive leap in its aerial monitoring capabilities. This enhancement is driven by the integration of a new Gallium Nitride (GaN)-based Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar. According to...

Raghav Patel · Jul 23, 2026

With New Delhi moving forward on its ambitious Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Mk2 project, multiple international aerospace giants are eager to co-develop the required 110–130 kN thrust class engine. While prominent players such as France's Safran, Britain's Rolls-Royce, and America's...

Raghav Patel · Jul 22, 2026

The Tejas Mk2 is poised to be much more than just a stretched, upgraded iteration of the Tejas Mk1A. Currently under development as India's premier Medium Weight Fighter (MWF), the Mk2 introduces a fundamental shift in combat capability. At the heart of this transformation is its expanded...

Chandresh · Jul 22, 2026

The history of the Indian Air Force (IAF) contains a fascinating, yet often overlooked, episode from the late 1970s: the thwarted bid to acquire the Swedish Saab 37 Viggen. While this fighter jet was widely celebrated as a marvel of European aviation, the deal ultimately fell through. The...

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Analysis Why India Preferred Multirole Su-30MKI Over Specialized Su-34 Long-Range Tactical Bomber Aircraft

Analysis Understanding China's Malacca Dilemma and Indian Navy's Strategic Ability to Disrupt Chinese Supply Lines During a Full-Scale Conflict

Analysis Private Sector Transition in AMCA Program Promises Efficiency but Accountability and Integration Risks Remain High

Analysis How Indian Navy’s IAC-2 Plan Shifts from Supercarrier Vision to Enhanced, Drone-Ready Vikrant Concept, Focusing on Continuous IOR Ops

Analysis Why India Exited the FGFA Programme: Su-57 Stealth Compromises, Strategic Divergence, and the Shift to AMCA

Analysis How GaN AESA Radar Upgrade Could Boost NETRA Mk1’s Detection Range Beyond 400km and Track Low-RCS Stealth Targets

Analysis From ITAR Hurdles To GTF Crises, Why Pratt and Whitney Avoided India's 110 kN AMCA Mk2 Joint Engine Programme

Analysis From 11-Hardpoint to Higher Payload, Analyzing the Expanded Weapon Architecture of Tejas Mk2 Compared to Tejas Mk1A

Analysis How Cold War Geopolitics and US Export Controls Forced India to Choose SEPECAT Jaguar Over Saab Viggen

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