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After Loaded Weapons Bays Reveal, Could Su-57 Become India's Go-To SEAD Fighter to Counter to China’s S-400 and HQ-9 Air Defences?
New images and footage from Russia, emerging in early November 2025, have provided the first-ever public view of the Sukhoi Su-57 "Felon" stealth fighter with its internal weapons bays open and...
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The Indian Air Force's (IAF) Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) program has outlined its major procurement initiative to acquire up to 80 new, medium transport aircraft to replace its ageing fleets...
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How Indigenous Tejas Mk2 at $70 Million Offers Double the Fighters for IAF under MRFA's Bloated $24 Billion Budget
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is facing a critical strategic decision as its fighter squadron strength has fallen to approximately 31, well below the 42 squadrons required to manage potential threats...
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Beyond Civil Aviation, How HAL's SJ-100 Deal with Russia Could Boost India's Future ISR and Transport Military Ambitions
India's Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) signed a significant Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Moscow on October 27. The agreement paves the...
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How India's Tejas Mk2 Poised to Challenge Gripen E for Global Light Combat Market, Low-Cost and 4.5-Gen Capabilities Key
The international market for fighter jets is experiencing a surge in demand as nations seek capable but affordable 4.5-generation aircraft. In this competitive landscape, India's developmental HAL...
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Too Long, Too Powerful: Why India Did Not Consider Japan's Advanced IHI XF9-1 Engine for AMCA Mk2 Fighter
The development of a fifth-generation fighter jet is one of the most complex challenges in modern defence, and selecting the right engine is critical to success. India's ambitious Advanced Medium...
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Will India Acquire Russia's Su-57E as a True Stealth Fighter or a Su-30MKI-Style 'Mini-Bomber'?
Renewed discussions surrounding India's potential acquisition of Russia’s Su-57E fifth-generation fighter have sparked a significant debate within defence circles. As the Indian Air Force (IAF)...
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With Superior Tactics, How India's Mobile S-400 Proved a "Game-Changer" in Op Sindoor, While Pak's Chinese HQ-9B Was a Sitting Duck
In a recent military flare-up, the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully neutralized a technologically advanced Chinese-made HQ-9B air defence system used by Pakistan. The incident, part of a...
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How Tejas Mk2 Could Have Restored IAF Squadron More Effectively Than Costly Rafale under MRFA
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is facing a critical challenge with its fighter squadron strength dwindling to 31, significantly below the sanctioned number of 42. To address this gap, India is...
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Did India Squander a Golden Opportunity by Missing Out on the 6th-Gen GCAP Fighter Program?
A major international collaboration to build a sixth-generation fighter jet, the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), has formally closed its doors to new partners, finalising its core structure...
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How a Mere $239 Million Budget Hobbled India's Four-Decade Kaveri Engine Program, While Global Peers Spent Billions
India's ambitious four-decade-long quest to develop a homegrown fighter jet engine, the Kaveri, was severely hampered by chronic underfunding, according to new details released by the Gas Turbine...
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With a Price Tag Equivalent to 2% of GDP, How Govt's Decades-Long Indecision on MRFA Tender Could Cost India Five Times More Money
A critical plan to strengthen the Indian Air Force (IAF) with 114 new Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) has become a textbook case of how procedural delays in defence procurement can cause costs...
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Should IAF Embrace Interim Rafale F4 for Immediate Needs or Await F5 with M88 T-Rex Engine and Loyal Wingman for Next-Gen Combat
The Indian Air Force (IAF), which began operating its fleet of 36 Dassault Rafale fighters in 2020, now faces a significant strategic decision regarding the platform's future. Planners must choose...
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With Radical Mix of Rafale, Su-57, AMCA and Tejas, How IAF Could Rebuild Dwindling Squadrons and Counter China-Pak Dual Threats
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is currently navigating a significant operational challenge as its fighter squadron strength has fallen to 31, well below the officially sanctioned level of 42. This...
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As China’s J-35A Enters Production, Can India's $22 Billion Bet on Combat-Proven Rafale F4 Maintain IAF's Air Dominance in the Region?
The strategic balance of air power in the Indo-Pacific is facing a significant shift as China officially moves its new Shenyang J-35A stealth fighter into production. The aircraft's public debut...
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How Possible Trinity of India's S-400, S-500 and Kusha Could Ground Entire Pakistan Air Force in Next Conflict
In the tense strategic landscape of South Asia, control of the skies is widely considered the key to victory in any future conflict between India and Pakistan. According to defence analysts, India...
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With Zero Bids, How Unclear Profit Margins and Technical Hurdles Render AMCA Production Unattractive for Private Firms
India's flagship fifth-generation fighter jet program, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), faces significant headwinds as private industry has shown no interest in becoming a full...
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With Stealth Design, Astra Mk2 and AESA Radar, Tejas Mk1A Poised to Outshine Mirage-2000 and Su-30MKI in IAF's Combat Arsenal
India's domestically developed Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A is emerging as a highly advanced asset for the Indian Air Force (IAF). Equipped with stealth characteristics, a...
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Why IAF Not Upgrading Its Mirage-2000 Fleet like Su-30MKI? Dassault’s Reluctance and Cost Constraints Main Factors
The Dassault Mirage-2000, a highly respected and proven combat aircraft in the Indian Air Force (IAF) since its induction in 1985, is facing an uncertain future. Despite its celebrated service...
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Should India Consider French or Russian Engine for Tejas Mk2 and AMCA Mk1 as Trump Aide Threatens to Cancel F414 Deal?
A landmark engine technology deal between the United States and India, crucial for the nation's next generation of fighter jets, is facing uncertainty following cautionary remarks from a key...
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Experts Claim Su-57 Equipped with Indian Avionics and Mission Software Could Outclass F-35 in Combat- Raghav Patel
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