Trump’s F-35 vs Macron’s Rafale: The Battle for Europe and Its Impact on India
The competition between the French Dassault Rafale and the American Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II is intensifying across Europe. This…
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A Time-Bound Approach to AMCA Development
A user on X recently asked me what I would do differently if I were in charge of the Advanced…
Costliest Fighter Jet Deal Ever: Rafale-M for Navy
India is set to finalize the Rafale-M deal for the Navy’s carrier fleet. The agreement, worth Rs 60,000-70,000 crore, includes…
DRDO Develops High-Power Antenna Array
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has undertaken the development of a high-power antenna array with an electromagnetic (EM)…
Exclusive : AMCA Production with HAL-Led Joint Venture
India is taking a significant leap in indigenous fighter jet production with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) leading a Joint Venture…
Tejas Mk2 & AMCA : 8 Private Contenders
The Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) is an ambitious indigenous program led by India’s Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) under the…
ALH Dhruv: A Success Story Turned Quality Disaster
The Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv was once a major success story for Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). However, recent events…
The F-35 for India: Strategic Leap or Technological Trap?
Donald Trump, in his characteristic bluntness, recently stated, “We want to sell engine weapons worth billions and billions of dollars,…
F-35 for India: Evaluating the U.S. Offer and Its Implications on Indian Defense Programs
The United States’ offer of the F-35 to India has sparked significant discussions within defense circles. During a joint statement…
Ukraine’s Indian Supplier: SMPP Private Limited
When the Russia-Ukraine conflict began, both nations sought India’s support. Ukraine requested weapons and protective gear, while Russia insisted India…