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Not Just AMCA: Why India Should Pursue a Scalable 90kN to 140kN Engine Family to Power Indigenous Tejas, UAVs, and 6th-Gen Fighters
As India accelerates its push for complete self-reliance in military aviation, a former senior official from the Gas Turbine Research Establishment (GTRE) has proposed a comprehensive, 30-year...
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Powershifts, Powerhouses and the Powerplays: Engine Titans and India’s 5th Generation AMCA Program
With the latest squandering of GE’s clear, early-mover advantage in India’s ambitious & indigenous fighter jet programs with the American engine maker almost trying to leverage its monopolistic...
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How Transferring Unused Older GE F404-F2J3 Engines to Private Sector Can Accelerate India’s Indigenous Engine R&D
India currently holds a reserve of older General Electric (GE) F404-F2J3 engines, which were originally acquired in the early 2000s to power the technology demonstrators and initial prototypes of...
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Why IAF Should Upgrade Aging Mirage 2000 Fleet With Indigenous Uttam AESA Radar to Boost BVR Lethality
Equipping the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) legacy Mirage 2000 jets with a new radar might initially seem impractical. These aircraft are projected to serve for only another decade before making way...
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PowerPoint: GE's F414 Engine Fiasco and India's Options for its AMCA Mk1 Program Moving Forward
“We simply do not have the option of changing the engine at this stage. Such a move would require extensive adjustments across the aircraft’s aerodynamics, electrical systems, vibration...
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Why Collapse of FCAS and Airbus–Dassault Fall-Out Demands Caution from India Before Funding French 6th-Gen Fighter Programme
The recent breakdown of Europe’s highly anticipated Future Combat Air System (FCAS) serves as a critical warning for international defence partnerships. The effective collapse of the programme in...
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How Indian Army’s Renewed Interest in K30 Biho Could Trigger an Indigenous Zorawar-Based Anti-Drone SPAAG Development
Recent indications that the Indian Army might revive its plans to acquire the South Korean K30 Biho—a self-propelled twin 30mm anti-aircraft gun (SPAAG)—have sparked new conversations. Defence...
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Why IAF Needs More Than Just Two Off-the-Shelf Su-57 Squadrons to Fill Depleting Fleet Before AMCA Arrives
The shortfall in the Indian Air Force's (IAF) combat aircraft inventory is fundamentally an issue of sheer volume, not just a lack of advanced technology. While the induction of 36 French-made...
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Beyond the AMCA, Will Joining the FCAS Yield Greater Tech and Work Share for India Than GCAP?
Recent updates from the Ministry of Defence to the Parliamentary Standing Committee reveal a major shift in India’s aerial warfare planning, as the Indian Air Force looks into joining global...
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Why Indian Navy Should Focus on Autonomous Network-Centric Drone Carriers to Counter China’s Expanding Footprint in Indo-Pacific
A rarely debated yet deeply revolutionary shift is on the horizon for Indian naval aviation: the potential transition towards drone carrier warfare. This concept relies on unmanned technologies...
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Beyond IMRH, Why India Requires Advanced Tiltrotors Over Conventional Helicopters for Future Defence Strategy
The modernisation of the Indian Armed Forces' aviation sector is currently focused on replacing the ageing fleet of Mi-17 medium-lift helicopters. To achieve this, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited...
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The Indian Army has released an RFI seeking procurement of Anti-Tank guided missiles (ATGM) with man-portable to be handled by a crew of three. While the exact number of requirements is not...
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With Emerging 5th-Gen Threats, IAF Must Fast-Track 'Super Sukhoi' to Bridge Gap Until Tejas Mk-2 and AMCA Arrive
The induction of the Su-30 into the Indian Air Force (IAF) in 1997 stands as a defining moment in India’s military aviation journey. Driven by a shifting security landscape—specifically Pakistan's...
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How India Can Learn from Russia’s Sanctions Survival Tactics to Insulate Domestic Defence Programs
The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine offers a rare look at how a major military power maintains its defence manufacturing while facing severe economic blockades. Despite strict Western...
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After the Collapse of FCAS, Will India Leverage GCAP for 6th-Gen Technologies While Sticking to AMCA?
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...
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How Twin-Seat Su-57D Can Be a Perfect Match for India's Stealth Mothership Needs for Ghatak and Loyal Wingman Drones
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...
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To Counter China's Stealth-Ready PL-16, Why India’s Future Air Defence Relies on Kill Webs and Manned-Unmanned Teaming
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...
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How IAF Rafales Fully Capable of Defeating Pakistan's J-10C and Potential J-35 Stealth Fighters in Future Confrontations
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...
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Why India Urgently Needs an Indigenous TPE331-12B Class Turboprop Engine to Power HALE UAVs, HTT-40s, and Dorniers
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...
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How JF-17 Simulator Handover Signals Pakistan's Growing Defence Grip on Bangladesh Air Force
A newly emerged image of Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) personnel operating a JF-17 Thunder flight simulator provided by Pakistan has sparked widespread geopolitical discussion. Delivered in May 2026...
