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RonitBisht · 2026-03-19T00:31:41+0530

The recent intensification of the Iran-Israel conflict has brought the combat effectiveness of Chinese-manufactured military equipment under severe scrutiny. During a recent episode of the defence programme On Cutting Edge, Carice Witte, founder of the SIGNAL Group (Sino-Israel Global Network &...

M S Chatterji · Tuesday at 11:03 PM

If Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) is chosen to partner in the development and production of India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), it could trigger a massive shift in the nation’s aerospace industry. This potential milestone is being compared to a "Lockheed Martin moment" for...

Raghav Patel · Tuesday at 1:30 AM

As aerial warfare rapidly shifts towards stealth and autonomy, India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is preparing a strategic response: the Ghatak Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV). With neighbouring China expanding its fleet of 5th-generation J-20 fighters and...

Raghav Patel · Monday at 2:03 PM

In September 2022, India's aerospace sector celebrated a major leap forward when the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) officially greenlit the Tejas Mk2 project. Also known as the Medium Weight Fighter, this 4.5-generation jet received a substantial financial allocation of Rs 9,000 to 10,000...

M S Chatterji · Friday at 11:57 PM

India has conveyed its intent to participate in the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), a cutting-edge European aerospace initiative originally established by France, Germany, and Spain. During recent diplomatic discussions, including the 6th India-France Annual Defence Dialogue in Bengaluru this...

Jaydeep Gupta · Mar 12, 2026

Following extensive evaluations of nine different fighter jets, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has selected the French-made Dassault Rafale as its definitive choice for the Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) programme. Recent approvals from the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) have cleared the...

M S Chatterji · Mar 10, 2026

Recent developments in international aerospace cooperation suggest that India’s potential involvement in the European Future Combat Air System (FCAS) may act as a critical catalyst for the nation’s domestic fighter programs. Rather than functioning as a rival project, analysts indicate that the...

Jaydeep Gupta · Mar 7, 2026

As the Indian Air Force (IAF) prepares for a significant fleet expansion, a strategic debate is emerging regarding the optimal configuration of its future fighter jets. With the proposed acquisition of 114 Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA), the focus has shifted to whether India should cap its...

Jaydeep Gupta · Mar 6, 2026

Recent technical assessments and visual data have unveiled a significant contrast in the engineering and strategic philosophies of two prominent loitering munitions: the Iranian Shahed-136 and India's emerging Sheshnaag-150. Although both aircraft utilize a delta-wing shape common to...

Jaydeep Gupta · Mar 5, 2026

India’s pursuit of a homegrown fifth-generation fighter jet has reached a defining moment as Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) prepares to bid independently for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program. Unlike other competitors expected to form joint ventures or consortiums, Tata...

M S Chatterji · Mar 5, 2026

The Future Combat Air System (FCAS), a collaborative European venture aimed at developing a sixth-generation fighter ecosystem, is currently facing significant internal friction. As of early 2026, the ambitious project—designed to integrate advanced drones and AI-driven networks for France...

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Analysis From Pakistan to Iran, How Chinese Air Defence Systems Continue to Fail Crucial Real-World Combat in Recent Wars

Analysis How Securing the AMCA Prime Integrator Role Could Transform TASL into India's Own Private Aerospace Giant Like Lockheed Martin

Analysis Evaluating the Ghatak UCAV: India's Unmanned Answer to Chinese Stealth Fighters and Advanced Air Defences

Analysis Despite 2022 CCS Approval, Why Indigenous Tejas Mk2 Fighter Continues to Miss Crucial First Flight Timeline

Analysis India’s Naval Ambitions in the French FCAS Programme May Face Severe Weight Restrictions Due to Current STOBAR Based Aircraft Carrier

Analysis How Rafale Became IAF's Favourite Contender in MRFA Tender after Op Sindoor Success and Existing Infra Synergy

Analysis How Potential FCAS Partnership Could Bridge India’s AMCA to 6th-Gen Capability

Analysis Should India Limit Rafale F4 in Current 114 Deal to Accelerate the Move Toward Superior F5 Standard?

Analysis Iran's Shahed-136 vs India's Sheshnaag-150: A Comparative Analysis of Aerodynamic Design and Operational Doctrine

Analysis Solo Bid by Tata for AMCA Underscores Growing Private Sector Maturity in India’s Sovereign Defence Manufacturing Landscape

Analysis Can India Secure High-End Workshare in FCAS by Joining as Full Member Amid Dassault’s Grip on IP?

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