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How IAF's Internal Indecision on Su-30MKI Upgrades, Coupled with Tejas Mk1 and AMCA Hesitancy, Exacerbated Critical Squadron Decline
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is currently facing a significant challenge with its combat aircraft numbers falling well below required levels. Officially sanctioned to operate 42 fighter squadrons...
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Despite Vast Coastline and IOR Duties, India's 13 Destroyers Critically Lag Behind China's 50 and Japan's 42, Urgent Call for Accelerated Project-18
Destroyers, known for their speed, agility, and powerful armaments, are crucial warships for protecting naval fleets and projecting maritime power. However, a current assessment of global naval...
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Why India Sidelined HF-24 Marut Upgrade for Jaguar? A Pattern of Undervaluing Indigenous R&D over Quick Imports
The history of Indian military aviation includes the significant chapter of the HF-24 Marut, the nation's first domestically designed and built jet fighter. However, its journey was cut short when...
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How F-15EX Jet's Improved Stealth Features, Enhanced Payload and Superior Performance Makes It Viable Contender for India's MRFA Tender
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is seeking to significantly modernize its fleet through the Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) tender, a program aiming to procure 114 advanced fighter jets. Among the...
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15 Years On, Crucial Specifications for Indigenous FMBT Tank Remain Undefined, Leaving Armored Forces Vulnerable Amidst Aging T-72s
Fifteen years after the initial concept was introduced, the Indian Army's Future Main Battle Tank (FMBT) program is stalled due to the absence of the General Staff Qualitative Requirements (GSQR)...
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Amid US Tariff Threats, How Potential Mass F35 Cancellations Present An Unique Opportunity for India to Quickly Acquire 5th-Gen Jets?
Recent shifts in the international defence market, spurred by US tariff policies and geopolitical realignments, could present India with a unique opportunity to rapidly acquire fifth-generation...
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Despite 'Kill Switch' Debunking, Why India Should Remain Cautious About F-35 Acquisition Due to Strategic Autonomy, Cost, and Compatibility Concerns
The Pentagon has formally refuted claims of a "kill switch" within the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II, a rumor that suggested the United States could remotely disable the advanced fighter jet...
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India's Second-Strike Capability Under Threat as China's Nuclear Arsenal Projected to Reach 1,500 Warheads by 2035 with Hypersonic Missiles
New projections from the United States indicate a rapid expansion of China's nuclear arsenal, potentially reaching 1,500 warheads by 2035. This substantial growth raises serious concerns about the...
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How India Can Leverage Foreign MTA Design with AMCA Engine and Kaveri Engine to Fulfill Heavy and Medium-Lift Transport Needs
India's military relies heavily on its fleet of transport aircraft for the swift movement of troops, equipment, and crucial aid across varied landscapes and during emergencies. The Indian Air...
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How AMCA's 130kN Engine Tech Could Help India to Develop Indigenous Replacement of Aging IL-76 Transport Aircraft
India has the potential to domestically develop a replacement for its aging fleet of Ilyushin IL-76 transport aircraft, leveraging technology derived from the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft...
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With Several Indigenous 3rd-Gen ATGMs Ready, Why Indian Army Still Relying on Older, 2nd-Gen Foreign Anti-Tank Guided Missiles?
The Indian Army's approach to modernizing its anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) arsenal has raised questions. While the Army continues to depend heavily on older, 2nd-generation ATGMs, several...
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How TEDBF Program's Continued Delays Justify IAF's Rejection of Air Force Variant, Prioritizing AMCA and Tejas Mk2
The Indian Air Force (IAF) was correct in its decision to not pursue a variant of the Navy's Twin Engine Deck-Based Fighter (TEDBF) program, according to prominent defence analysts. The TEDBF, a...
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Why Siachen-Proven LUH is Best Choice for India's High Altitude Needs, As Decades Old H125 Already Reached Design Stagnation
Indian defence experts are strongly advocating for the domestically produced Light Utility Helicopter (LUH), developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), as the superior choice for the...
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Time for Indian Army to Fully Embrace Indigenous LCH Prachand as Costly Delays Plague US Apache Deal
As the Indian Army modernizes its forces to meet contemporary warfare challenges, particularly along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China and the Line of Control (LoC) with Pakistan, the...
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Why Enhancing 'Force Multipliers' Like AEW&C, PGMs, EW and UAVs Are More Important for IAF to Fight Two-Front War than Increasing Squadrons
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is currently facing a significant challenge: the potential for a two-front war against both Pakistan and China, nations with increasingly sophisticated military...
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How Russian Pantsir System's Performance Against Low-Flying Aircraft, Drones, and Helicopters Could Boost Indian Western Border Security
India's western border with Pakistan presents a challenging security environment, requiring robust defence against a variety of aerial threats. As India's mechanized forces patrol this volatile...
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Why India Should Not Choose French Safran for AMCA 110kN Engine? Taking Lessons from Previous Kaveri-M88 Collaboration for Tejas
India's pursuit of a domestically produced 110kN engine for its Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program has brought it to the negotiating table with French engine manufacturer Safran...
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Why India Hesitant to Arm Taiwan Despite China's Continued Support of Pakistan Against India?
China's long-standing military assistance to Pakistan has been a key element of its strategy to constrain India, creating a persistent security challenge for New Delhi on its western border...
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Three Decades After First Prototype, Tejas Mk2 Set to Showcase India's Growing Technological Prowess and Commitment to Self-Sufficiency
India is preparing to unveil the Tejas Mk2, a next-generation fighter jet, in 2025, marking a significant advancement in the nation's indigenous aerospace capabilities. This event comes almost...
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How India Could Follow Israeli Model of F-35 5th-Gen Jet Acquisition, Demanding Full Source Code Control to Integrate Indigenous Weapons
There is ongoing debate among defence experts regarding India's potential acquisition of the Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II. A key point of contention revolves around the level of control...
