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"Kill Switch" Concerns in India's Potential F-35 Acquisition: Debunking Myth and Examining True Control Mechanisms of US
The Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II, a fifth-generation fighter jet, has been considered as a potential addition to the Indian Air Force (IAF). However, concerns have been raised in India about...
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India Navigates Trump's Unpredictable Policies with Caution, Focusing on Trade, Security, and Countering Global Terrorism
India has done well to adopt a cautious and balanced approach to the unfolding policy framework of US President Donald Trump, who has a reputation of being unpredictable, reactive and autocratic...
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Why India Choose Costly German Submarines Under P-75(I) While Having Capability to Pursue Fully Indigenous P-76 Development, Asks Defence Experts
India's pursuit of a stronger underwater naval presence is proceeding along two seemingly contradictory paths, raising questions within the defense community. While the DRDO prepares to seek...
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How India's AMCA Lags in Global Export Discussions, While Turkish Kaan Secures Partnership Only After Two Test Flights
The global market for fifth-generation fighter jets is heating up, but India's domestically developed Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) is noticeably absent from international partnership and...
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While Not as Stealthy as F-35, Su-57 Still Outperforms China's J-20 and J-36, Claims Gen GD Bakshi Citing Stable Engine and Superior Agility
Retired Major General G.D. Bakshi, a well-known Indian military analyst, recently asserted that Russia's Su-57 "Felon" fighter jet, despite lacking the stealth capabilities of the American F-35...
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Would F-35 Purchase Lock India into a US-Controlled Military System? Experiences of UK, Australia, and Israel Suggest Caution
The potential acquisition of the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighter jet by India has raised significant questions about the nation's long-term strategic autonomy. Unlike other fighter...
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How Indian Navy's 5th-Gen Fighter Jet Vision by 2047 Casts Shadow of Doubt over TEDBF Program's Future
The future of India's Twin Engine Deck-Based Fighter (TEDBF) program appears uncertain following the Indian Navy's recent announcement of its ambition to operate a fifth-generation deck-based...
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How India's Potential F-35A Acquisition and Indigenous AMCA Could Reshape South Asian Air Power Dynamics, Outpacing Pak's J-35 and KAAN
The South Asian air power landscape is poised for a significant shift as India considers acquiring the F-35A Lightning II fighter jet alongside its ongoing development of the indigenous Advanced...
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IAF's Hypothetical Strike on Pakistan's Sargodha Air Base, A Devastating Blow with Over 120 ALBM Missiles from Su-30MKI and Mirage 2000
In a hypothetical conflict scenario, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has reportedly planned a massive strike on Pakistan's Sargodha Air Base, utilizing over 120 air-launched ballistic missiles (ALBMs)...
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Tejas Mk2 Retains Legacy Intake Design for Cost and Time Efficiency, While AMCA Adopts DSI Tech for Enhanced Stealth
India's indigenous fighter jet programs, the Tejas Mk2 and the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), are testaments to the nation's ambition for self-reliance in military aviation. However, a...
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Why Govt Shifted UCAV Development Program from ADA to ADE: Potential for Morale Decline and Inter-Agency Disputes
The recent decision to transfer the Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicle (UCAV) program from the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) to the Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) has sparked...
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India Needs "Mission Mode" Military Modernization to Counter China's Growing Power, Pentagon Report Suggests
A recent report by the U.S. Department of Defense has highlighted the rapid and extensive military modernization underway in China, raising concerns about the shifting balance of power in the...
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Could India Acquire More Mirage 2000-5F Fighter Jets? French Transfer to Ukraine Creates Opportunity
France's recent transfer of Mirage 2000-5F fighter jets to Ukraine has inadvertently opened a potential window for India to bolster its own fleet of these capable aircraft. While the primary aim...
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How Tejas Mk1A Jet's Scorpius-SP Electronic Warfare Pod Can Jam China-Pakistan AESA Radars and Missiles?
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is bolstering its electronic warfare capabilities with the Tejas Mk1A light combat aircraft (LCA) and its advanced Scorpius-SP electronic warfare (EW) pod. This pod is...
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Delays in the supply of F-404 engines from General Electric (GE) Aerospace have cast a shadow over India's Tejas Mk1A program, raising concerns about potential setbacks in aircraft delivery. This...
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How India Finally Secured MQ-9B Drone Deal After Nearly a Decade of Negotiations Full of Twists & Turns
India's acquisition of 31 MQ-9B Predator drones from the US, a deal valued at USD 3.99 billion, marks the culmination of nearly a decade of complex negotiations and shifting priorities. The...
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How Uniform IGST on Engine Components Spearheading India's Dream of Becoming Global MRO Hub
India's aspirations of becoming a global powerhouse in the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) sector for military aircraft have received a significant boost recently. Global aerospace giants...
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A recent wave of terrorist attacks in the Jammu region of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) has raised concerns about the extent of local support for these activities. The arrests of two alleged overground...
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In a significant incident in early May, Indian customs authorities at the Kattupalli port in Tamil Nadu seized a consignment of Ortho-Chloro Benzylidene Malononitrile (CS), a chemical used in riot...
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A surge in terrorist activities in the Jammu region has exposed vulnerabilities in counter-terrorism operations, primarily attributed to insufficient human and signal intelligence. Terrorists...
