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How Indian Navy is Transitioning from Russian Dependence to Indigenous Innovation with Western-Inspired Designs
The Indian Navy is undergoing a significant transformation, moving away from its long-standing reliance on Russian military hardware towards a new era of self-reliance and indigenous...
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Beyond Firepower, How Zorawar Tank’s Striking Visual Design Enhances Indian Army's Tactical and Psychological Strategy
India's defence sector is marking a new chapter with the development of the Zorawar light tank, a project that places a significant emphasis on visual design alongside combat performance...
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Can Indigenous Kaveri Engine Meet Urgent AMCA and Tejas Mk2 Timelines, or Foreign OEM Collaboration Essential?
India stands at a critical juncture in its decades-long ambition for self-reliance in defence technology, with the future of its advanced fighter jet programs hinging on the development of a...
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AMCA Mk1 to Rapidly Bolster IAF Squadrons, While Mk2 Targets 6th-Gen Power with Indigenous 110kN Engine, AI-driven Combat and UCAV Mothership
India is taking a significant leap in aerospace technology with its ambitious Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program. This initiative aims to develop a state-of-the-art, twin-engine...
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India's Akash, MRSAM Excels in Saturated Attacks, Providing More Resilient, Cost-effective Air Defence Compare to Israeli Iron Dome and US Patriot
India's domestically developed air defence systems, the Akash Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) and the Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM), are proving to be vital assets in the nation's...
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How BrahMos-A Equipped Su-30MKI Worked as Potent Mini-bomber against Pak Bases, Experts Now Call For AMCA-Derived Stealth Bomber
The recent May 2025 engagement between India and Pakistan saw the Indian Air Force (IAF) effectively utilize its Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jets, equipped with the BrahMos-A supersonic cruise...
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Rafale-M Jet's 11m Non-folding Wingspan May Pose Severe Operational Challenges for Indian Navy's Current 10m Carrier Elevators
India's recent agreement to purchase 26 Rafale-Marine (Rafale-M) fighter jets from France, valued at approximately €7 billion and reportedly signed on April 28, 2025, has brought renewed attention...
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Could 'Made in India' Su-57 Solve India's Urgent Stealth Fighter Needs? CAATSA Sanctions and AL-51 Engine Readiness Remain Key Hurdles
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is currently facing a significant gap in its fighter squadron strength and is actively seeking solutions through its Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) procurement...
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India's Multi-layered Air Defence Architecture, Including S-400 and Barak-8, Grants Decisive Advantage over Pak's Primary HQ-9
Amidst the complex security dynamics of South Asia, India and Pakistan continuously upgrade their air defence capabilities as a core part of their national security and deterrence strategies. A...
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How GCAP Fighter's Potential Transatlantic Range Could Offer IAF Strategic Reach and Persistence Capabilities along China-Pak Borders
The Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), a collaboration between the United Kingdom, Italy, and Japan, is developing a next-generation stealth fighter known as Tempest, designed with highly...
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Indian Private Sector Prefers Assembly Over Vital Indigenous R&D Investment, Challenging Govt Push for Complete Self-reliance, Survey Finds
A significant portion of India's populace favours international cooperation for acquiring critical defence technologies over the government's emphasis on complete self-reliance (Atmanirbharta)...
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How IAF's Rafale-Meteor Duo Offers 'First-Shot, First-Kill' Advantage Over Pakistani F-16 and JF-17 Threats, Offering Sniper-like Precision from Sky
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has significantly enhanced its aerial combat capabilities with the introduction of the French-made Dassault Rafale fighter jet equipped with the advanced Meteor missile...
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How $27B Rafale F4 Deal for 110 Jets Could Consume over 25% of IAF's Annual Capital Budget for 7 Years, Potentially Delaying Indigenous Programs
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is seeking to acquire 114 new Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) to address its declining number of fighter squadrons, which currently stands at 31 compared to the...
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Learning From Costly Su-30MKI Errors, How India Mandates ToT with Source Code in Future Deals for Seamless Indigenous Weapons Integration
India's acquisition of 272 Su-30MKI multirole fighter jets from Russia, starting in the late 1990s, significantly bolstered the Indian Air Force (IAF). Valued at roughly ₹55,000 crore (around $6...
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Why India Prioritized Carrier-specific TEDBF Design over 5th-Gen Naval-AMCA? Technical Hurdles and Costs Main Factors
India is advancing its naval air power capabilities with the development of the Twin Engine Deck-Based Fighter (TEDBF). This aircraft is being created by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA)...
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Evaluating a "Made in India" Rafale F4: Could Local Production Costs Undercut France Despite Significant Technology Transfer Expenses?
The United Arab Emirates' substantial $18 billion agreement for 80 Rafale F4 fighter jets, signed in December 2021 with France's Dassault Aviation, represents the largest export order for this...
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How Indo-Japanese 3,000 km Tactical Strike Capability based on Agni & Type-12 Can Counter China's DF-26 Missiles and A2/AD Strategy
A Japanese strategic analysis group has proposed a significant strengthening of defence ties between India and Japan, suggesting the joint development of a tactical strike system with a range of...
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How Operating Chinese JF-17, J-10C, and J-35 Could Create Significant Logistical Challenges for Pakistan, Potentially Benefitting India
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is undertaking a significant restructuring of its fighter aircraft fleet, introducing a mix of Chinese-developed jets. This strategy involves using the JF-17 Block 3...
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HAL's 25kN HTFE-25 Turbofan Engine Makes Notable Technical Strides, Yet Persistent Delays Risk Hindering its Competitive Edge Globally
The Hindustan Turbo Fan Engine (HTFE-25), an ambitious project by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), represents a significant step in India's journey towards self-sufficiency in aircraft engine...
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Why India's TEDBF is Not a Copy of Rafale, But An Indigenous Marvel of Techs Derived from Tejas and AMCA?
The recent showcasing of India's planned Twin Engine Deck-Based Fighter (TEDBF) has ignited considerable discussion online regarding its design origins. Developed by the Aeronautical Development...
