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A recent PIB report highlights that since the start of the Make in India campaign, Indis's defence output has enhanced significantly. Defence exports increased to ~US$2.7 billion in FY2024–2025, a...
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Why India Should Pursue A 6th-Gen Platform as Long-Range Strategic Bomber to Counter China's Advanced Missile Defence Systems
In an era of rapid military modernisation across its borders, India's strategic planners are considering the future of the nation's air power. A key proposal gaining traction is the development of...
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National Security Advisor Ajit Doval’s highlighting of the foreign media’s bias against India’s interests points to a larger issue: modern warfare is no longer confined to missiles and drones; it...
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In Next Operation, Why India Will Need to Strike Pak Airbases First to Neutralize Potential J-35 Stealth Threat
The potential acquisition of Chinese J-35A fifth-generation stealth fighters by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is compelling a significant shift in Indian military strategy, according to defence...
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Tejas Mk1A and Mk2 Export Potential Shackled by US Engines, Funding Indigenous Kaveri 2.0 Needed for India's Global Ambitions
India's goal to become a major global defence exporter is facing a critical challenge, with its ambition to sell indigenous Tejas fighter jets being constrained by a reliance on foreign-made...
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Trump's Strikes on Iran: Strategic Implications and Tectonic Shifts in Regional & Global Calculi
President Trump heralded the onset of a new & tectonic shift in world order with his historic & landmark decision to join forces with Israel and strike Iran’s nuclear facilities on Sunday via...
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Why India Needs to Fast-Track CATS Warrior and FUFA to Address Fighter Squadron Decline, Effectively Countering Chinese J-20 and Pak's J-35A
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is confronting a significant shortfall in its fighter jet capacity, operating with only 30 squadrons against a government-sanctioned strength of 42.5. This gap comes at...
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Why 500-800km Range Standoff Missiles Are Vital for India to Deter Pakistan's State-sponsored Terrorism
Recent military tensions and aerial clashes have brought a critical aspect of India's defence strategy into sharp focus: the need for advanced long-range missiles. Experts argue that developing...
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Protecting Civilian Lives along LoC and Punjab Border Demands India Implement C-RAM Systems against Swarm Drones and Mortar Attacks
The nature of conflict along India's borders with Pakistan has significantly changed due to the growing use of drones. Frequent drone intrusions from Pakistan, especially over the Line of Control...
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How Accelerated HTFE-25 Engine Development is Crucial for India's Future Stealth UCAVs like Ghatak and CATS Warrior
The rapid advancement of the Hindustan Turbo Fan Engine (HTFE-25) by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is increasingly seen as a cornerstone for India's ambitions in developing next-generation...
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Experts Propose Crippling Pak Air Force Assets First for More Effective Counter-Terror Operations Deep Inside Pakistan
Strategic affairs experts are proposing a significant shift in India's approach to counter-terrorism operations that extend into Pakistani territory. They suggest that the Indian Air Force (IAF)...
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Escalating Indo-Pak Conflict Sees European Media Bias Favour Pakistan, Raising Calls to Stop Ammunition Export to Europe
India's significant position as a global supplier of artillery ammunition has come under intense scrutiny amidst recent military confrontations with Pakistan and what some observers describe as a...
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How Tempest Partnership Could Propel India's AMCA Engine to 6th-Gen, Strategically Countering China’s Evolving Stealth Jets
India's ambition to achieve aerospace self-reliance with its Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), a 5.5-generation stealth fighter, is at a pivotal moment. As global aerospace leaders like the...
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Why Early International Partners Vital for AMCA Fighter Export Success, Mirroring South Korean KF-21's Successful Outreach to Gulf Nations
A recent agreement between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and South Korea regarding the KF-21 Boramae fighter jet highlights a crucial lesson for India's own advanced aircraft program: securing...
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How Indian Navy's Ambitious 200-ship Fleet Goal by 2035 Seriously Threatened by MoD's Persistent Bias Towards State-owned Shipyards
The Indian Navy harbours a significant ambition: to operate a fleet of 175 to 200 warships by the year 2035. This goal is driven by the increasing need to safeguard India's maritime interests and...
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S-400 Success Against F-16 in Ukraine Signals Grave New Reality for Pakistan Air Force near Indian Borders
Recent combat incidents in the Ukraine conflict, reportedly involving the downing of Ukrainian fighter jets, including advanced F-16s, by Russia’s S-400 Triumf air defence system, are highlighting...
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How Tejas Mk2 with Twin 75kN Kaveri Engines Could Offer India a Potent Indigenous Alternative to Costly Foreign Jets under MRFA
A new conceptual design is sparking discussion about India's indigenous aerospace capabilities. Kuntal Biswas, a prominent Indian 3D military system and defence animation specialist, has unveiled...
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Why India's AMCA Needs to Evolve into 50-ton 6th-Gen Fighter-Bomber for Executing Deep Strikes on Fortified PLAAF Tibetan Airbases
As India progresses with its Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program, designed to deliver a home-grown fifth-generation stealth fighter, strategic analyses suggest a need for a more...
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How Current Reliance on Gravity Bombs Makes IAF's Nuclear Retaliation Vulnerable, Highlighting Need for Air-Launched Nuclear Missiles
The Indian Air Force (IAF), a crucial part of India's nuclear deterrent strategy, currently relies on fighter aircraft like the Mirage 2000, Jaguar, and potentially the Rafale to deliver nuclear...
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Why Russia Appear to Guard AL31F Engine Secrets More Tightly with India than China Despite China's Reverse Engineering Success?
The AL-31F engine, manufactured by Russia's United Engine Corporation (UEC) NPO Saturn, is a vital component of India's Su-30 MKI fighter jets, which form a significant part of the Indian Air...
