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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...
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How India's Choice of Single Shipbuilder for Project-75I Submarines Could Create Monopoly-Related Challenges and Delays
India's recent decision to award the entire Project-75I submarine contract to Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) has raised concerns about potential monopoly-related challenges and delays...
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With Indigenous AMCA Looming, Does India Truly Need to Invest in Costly Rafale Technology Transfer Under MRFA Tender?
The Indian Air Force's (IAF) quest for 114 Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) has rekindled the debate surrounding technology transfer (ToT) from international vendors, particularly concerning the...
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Why India Needs a Dedicated Defence R&D Fund with Private Sector Participation to Become Self-Reliant Military Innovator?
India's pursuit of self-reliance in defence manufacturing under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative necessitates the establishment of a dedicated Research and Development (R&D) fund. This fund...
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Why AMCA Development is More Promising 5th-Gen Option for India than Acquiring F-35A or Su-57, Despite PAF's J-35A and Kaan Interest
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is facing a complex strategic environment with the emergence of new fifth-generation fighter programs in the region. China's J-35A, a carrier-based stealth fighter, and...
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To Realize Full Potential of AMCA and Tejas Mk2, Indian Aerospace Requires Strong, Decisive Leadership Like Late Manohar Parrikar
India's aerospace industry is poised for a significant leap forward with ambitious projects like the Regional Transport Aircraft (RTA-90), Multi-role Transport Aircraft (MTA), Tejas Mk2, and the...
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Considering Turkey's Bayraktar TB2 Success, How India's PR Strategy Can Transform its Defence Sector into a Global Brand
India's defence sector stands at a critical juncture, poised to become a major exporter of weapons systems. However, to fully realize this potential, India needs a revamped public relations (PR)...
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How Saab's AUV62 System, Double Eagle Sarov, and Sea Wasp Can Boost India's ASW, MCM and Counterterrorism Capabilities
India, with its extensive coastline stretching over 7,500 kilometers, faces a unique set of maritime security challenges. Protecting these vast shores against military threats, natural disasters...
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Beyond Foreign Collaboration, Should India Adopt South Korea's National Mission Approach for AMCA Engine Development?
South Korea's ambitious endeavor to develop indigenous jet engine technology for its KF-21 Boramae fighter jet offers valuable lessons for India. By declaring this initiative a national mission...
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AMCA Program Becomes More Critical as India Grapples with Pakistan's Potential 5th-Gen Fighter Jet Deployment in Next 2 Years
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is facing a potential challenge to its regional air superiority with the news that Pakistan is set to acquire 40 J-35A fifth-generation stealth fighter jets from China...
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Aero India 2025: Time for India's DPSUs to Shift from Showcasing Models to Delivering Milestones
As Aero India 2025 approaches, the excitement surrounding potential new aerospace program announcements is palpable. However, this enthusiasm is often tempered by the historical reality of...
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The recent unveiling of a new Chinese Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft, reportedly based on the indigenous Y-20 large transport aircraft, has intensified the debate surrounding...
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Two Decades of IAF Acquisitions: From UPA's Su-30 Focus to NDA's Rafale and Tejas Push, Challenges Remain
The Indian Air Force (IAF), a cornerstone of India's defence strategy, has faced persistent challenges in maintaining and modernizing its fighter jet fleet over the past two decades. Examining the...
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Could Early Planning Have Saved India's Bhim Howitzer? Army's K9 Vajra Order Raises Questions on Long-Term Defence Strategy
The Indian Army is set to bolster its artillery firepower with an order for 100 additional K9 Vajra self-propelled howitzers, bringing the total to 200 units, with plans for another 100 in the...
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From MiG-21 to Su-30, 2017-2022 Data on IAF Accidents Signals Need for Comprehensive Safety Audit and Training Overhaul
A concerning pattern of accidents within the Indian Air Force (IAF) during the Thirteenth Defence Plan period (2017-2022) has brought to light the urgent need for a comprehensive safety audit and...
