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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...
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How AMCA Poised to Become World's Most Affordable 5th-Gen Stealth Fighter Jet? A Comparison with F-35, F-22, Su-57, J-20, KF-21, and TF Kaan
India's ambitious Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) initiative, aimed at developing a 5.5-generation stealth fighter jet, is drawing global interest not just for its advanced technology goals...
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With Estimated ₹2,307 Crore Per Unit Cost, Is Rafale M Deal More Expensive for India than IAF Rafale Deal?
The Indian Navy's plan to acquire 26 Rafale Marine (Rafale M) fighter jets from France has raised questions about whether this is the most expensive fighter jet deal for India on a per-unit basis...
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Controversial Canard Design on Boeing's F-47 Raises Questions About USAF's 6th-Gen Air Dominance Strategy
The United States Air Force's (USAF) Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program has yielded a glimpse of the future of aerial warfare with the release of artist impressions and renderings of...
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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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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...
