As China’s J-16 “Hidden Dragon” fighter jets drill against Egypt‘s Rafales, the Indian Air Force (IAF) continues to sharpen its teeth through multinational exercises and train against cutting-edge jets like the “stealth” F-35. The Chinese Air Force (PLAAF) is keen to decode Western fighter jets like the Rafale, Eurofighter, and Gripen, while the Indian AirContinue reading “India Trains To Counter J-20 Stealth Fighters as China’s J-16 Holds Rare Drills Against Egyptian Rafales”
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Why India is Sceptical About the USA Entering Its Fighter Aircraft Ecosystem: Lockheed’s C-130J May Win, But Its F-35s & Rebranded F-16s Remain a Question Mark
US-India bilateral relations evolved dramatically after 2000, driven by shared concerns over global terrorism and China’s unprecedented rise. The U.S. is India’s largest export market, accounting for roughly 20 per cent of total Indian goods exports, amounting to nearly $97–$100 billion annually, despite recent tensions with the Trump administration over trade and tariffs. The U.S.Continue reading “Why India is Sceptical About the USA Entering Its Fighter Aircraft Ecosystem: Lockheed’s C-130J May Win, But Its F-35s & Rebranded F-16s Remain a Question Mark”
Air War in Kargil – A Revisit
The Kargil War was fought between India and Pakistan in the high mountains in the Kargil District of Jammu and Kashmir, and elsewhere along the Line of Control (LoC) between 3 May and 26 July 1999. Code-named ‘Operation Vijay’, it ended with a decisive victory for Indian forces, and India regained possession of territory occupiedContinue reading “Air War in Kargil – A Revisit”
Mecca Joint Defence Agreement and Multinational Maritime Defence Coalition: Complex Regional Dynamics and Challenges
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement on August 7, 2026, establishing a collective security pact modelled after NATO’s Article 5. The core commitment was that an armed attack against any one of the three nations is treated as an attack against all of them. It was signed in Mecca byContinue reading “Mecca Joint Defence Agreement and Multinational Maritime Defence Coalition: Complex Regional Dynamics and Challenges”
F-35 Restrictions Pushed Tokyo Toward 6th-Gen Fighter Jet as GCAP Offered Unlimited Access: Japanese Source
China is actively flight-testing advanced sixth-generation air-dominance prototypes: the Chengdu J-36 (an ultra-long-range, heavy triple-engine design) and the Shenyang J-50 (a smaller, twin-engine tailless design). The US is set to fly its sixth-generation aircraft, but full-scale prototype testing is slated to begin in 2028. The Future Combat Air System (FCAS/SCAF) was a major trilateral EuropeanContinue reading “F-35 Restrictions Pushed Tokyo Toward 6th-Gen Fighter Jet as GCAP Offered Unlimited Access: Japanese Source”
The Indo-US Defence Industrial Cooperation – The Gap between Ambition and Execution
US defence sales to India have surged past $22 billion since the initial deal for six Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules aircraft was signed in early 2008. Since then, the US has become one of India’s key arms suppliers. However, despite the growth in military sales and bold initiatives such as the 10-Year Framework forContinue reading “The Indo-US Defence Industrial Cooperation – The Gap between Ambition and Execution”
Project Brahma- India’s Pathway to Global Power
Since independence, India has fought six major wars. The First Indo-Pakistani War of 1947–1948 set the tone, followed by the Sino-Indian War of 1962 and the Second Indo-Pakistani War of 1965. We then saw the Sino-Indian Conflict of 1967, the decisive Third Indo-Pakistani War of 1971, and the high-altitude Kargil War of 1999. Fast forwardContinue reading “Project Brahma- India’s Pathway to Global Power”
Opinion | China’s J-16 Missile Trucks and J-20 Jets, and What They Mean For The World
Pictures of a heavily missile-laden Chinese Shenyang J-16 multirole fighter jet, in what is being called the ‘Beast Mode‘, have been seen and have sent analysts scurrying to interpret the PLA‘s long-range air superiority and combat patrol capabilities. The photograph, which was released by a Chinese aviation oversight body, has circulated widely. It shows theContinue reading “Opinion | China’s J-16 Missile Trucks and J-20 Jets, and What They Mean For The World”
Nigeria – the Most Populous African Country – Great Scope for Cooperation
At the invitation of the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, H.E. Mr. Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Nigeria from 16-17 November 2024. It was part of PM Modi’s three-nation tour to Nigeria, Brazil, and Guyana. This was the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in 17 years. HeContinue reading “Nigeria – the Most Populous African Country – Great Scope for Cooperation”
PM Modi in France
New Delhi/Paris. Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently concluded a multi-city State visit to France focused on technology, innovation, and strategic bilateral relations. The Rafale and other military systems were part of the Summit and delegation-level talks. France openly backs the Make in India initiative in defence, based on an equal partnership. They signalled a newContinue reading “PM Modi in France”