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S-500 Could Become a Core Pillar of India’s Sudarshan Chakra with Anti-Satellite Defence if Russia Agrees to Export It
With the first regiment of the S-500 Prometheus now actively deployed for combat duty, Russia has achieved a major milestone in operationalising one of the world's most sophisticated air and...
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What is transpiring in Bangladesh at present should not astonish anyone, as those who have been monitoring the steady yet persistent radicalisation taking place there were aware that this was...
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Ancient Wisdom to Modern Strategy: How India’s Non-Aggression and Unity Define Its Global Standing Today
Non-aggression, synthesis and unity of all existence reflect the ancient Indian thought that continues to define the standing of this country even in today’s world. Independent India began its...
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Echoes of Mirage 2000: How IAF Risks Walking the Same Path of Delayed Obsolescence for 114 Rafale Fighter Jets
As the Indian Air Force (IAF) deliberates on its critical requirement for 114 Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA), defence analysts are warning that the service risks repeating a costly historical...
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India’s F-15EX Moment: How an Indigenised Su-30MKI Under the Super Sukhoi Program Can Outperform Global Heavyweight Fighters
The narrative surrounding the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Su-30MKI fleet has long been dominated by debates over delayed modernisation. With squadron strength falling and timelines for the Rafale and...
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How AMCA Jet's Superior Stealth and EW Capabilities Poised to Render Russian Su-57 ToT Offer Irrelevant for Indian Defence
Despite Moscow’s persistent offers of "deep technology transfer" to entice India back into the Su-57 Felon programme, defence experts and insiders are now firmly dismissing the proposal as...
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How IAF’s Diverse Procurement Wishlist Risks Creating a Logistical Nightmare While Battling Critical Squadron Strength Depletion
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is currently navigating one of the most precarious periods in its history. Grappling with a depleted combat strength that has fallen to approximately 31 squadrons—well...
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How India's Colonial-Era "Buy, Not Build" Mindset Risks Strategic Reckoning Against China's Indigenous Modernisation
India's long-standing reliance on foreign military hardware is creating a significant strategic vulnerability, particularly as its primary regional rival, China, aggressively pursues indigenous...
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Lessons from Op Sindoor: Why India Urgently Needs 500km Range Pinaka Mk5 and Mk6 to Counter Pakistan's Fatah-II
A significant strategic imbalance is emerging on India's western front following Pakistan's induction of the Fatah-II guided multiple-launch rocket system (MLRS). With a confirmed range of 400...
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After Decades of BVRAAM Edge with Russian R-77, How Delays in Meteor Integration on Rafale Leaves IAF Vulnerable to PAF's New PL-15E
In modern aerial warfare between India and Pakistan, the critical "first shot" advantage is dictated by beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles (BVRAAMs). This technology allows a pilot to engage...
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Why the HAL, TASL, and L&T-BEL Trio Is the Definitive Choice for India's AMCA, a Synergy of Unique Efficiency and Expertise
The selection process for the production partner of India's ambitious fifth-generation stealth fighter, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), has reached a critical phase. With seven...
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India's ambitious plan to develop a homegrown, carrier-based fighter jet, the Twin Engine Deck Based Fighter (TEDBF), is currently facing significant delays, pushing its development timeline into...
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Why Dassault’s 60% 'Made in India' Rafale Offer May Not Be Enough for India’s Operational Sovereignty and Long-Term Readiness
A recent proposal from French aerospace giant Dassault Aviation, offering to produce Rafale fighter jets in India with 60% indigenous content, has ignited a critical debate on the country's...
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With S-400 Shield and Su-57E Sword, How IAF Could Become Unrecoverable Nightmare to Pakistan's Chinese Build Airforce
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is actively modernising its combat doctrine by creating a powerful combination of advanced air defence and next-generation offensive capabilities. A potential deal for...
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How & Why the Integration of Indian Avionics & Systems on the Su-57 Felon would be Critical & almost Game Changer for India for the Long Haul...
Latest news reports appearing in media indicate that Russia is conducting detailed studies into the scale of investments required for local production of the Su-57 in India. However, New Delhi has...
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I’ve been following the AMCA engine saga closely, and I can’t help but feel disappointed its current direction. So, who are the competitors and what are they offering? Here's Safran's original...
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Why India Should Fund Ghatak-Based 50-Ton Manned Stealth Bomber Rather Than Acquiring Easily Detectable Tu-160 'White Swan'
A significant debate is emerging within India's strategic circles as defence analysts are advising the government to prioritise the development of an indigenous 50-ton manned stealth bomber over...
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In an almost radical shift, India is going the French way for the co-development of a 110kN engine for its upcoming, indigenous 5th generation fighter jet program, the AMCA, which was originally...
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Should India Drop F414 Engine Choice for Tejas Mk2 and Choose Rolls-Royce EJ200 or Safran M88?
India's Tejas Mk2 programme, a crucial step in modernising the nation's air power, is fundamentally linked to its choice of the American General Electric (GE) F414 engine. While discussions...
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How Op Sindoor Proves Battle-Testing Is the Ultimate Catalyst for Validating India's Self-Reliant Defence Systems and Export Potential
A recent border engagement in May 2025, codenamed Operation Sindoor, has highlighted the critical importance of real-world combat in verifying the capabilities of India's homegrown defence...
