The May 9 Victory Day parade at Moscow’s Red Square marks the 80th anniversary of Victory in the Great Patriotic War, and the end of WW II. The German Instrument of Surrender was signed in Berlin, late in the evening on 8 May 1945, when it was already 9 May in Moscow. The surrender wasContinue reading “As Russia Prepares to Celebrate 80th Victory Day Time to Look at the Greatest Soviet Air Aces of WW II”
Category Archives: Military Affairs
5th Generation Aircraft Choices and Challenges India
India’s AMCA (Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft) program is considered urgent due to the country’s declining fighter squadron strength, the modernization of rival air forces, and the need to maintain a technological edge in air combat. The program aims to replace aging aircraft and introduce a fifth-generation fighter, addressing both operational and strategic requirements. The IndianContinue reading “5th Generation Aircraft Choices and Challenges India”
How US Airpower Dominance Paved the Way to Capture Venezuela’s Maduro
The United States military and law enforcement officials captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, and his wife Cilia Flores, in a high-stakes military operation on January 3, a mission carried out by the US Army’s Delta Force and backed by extensive use of American airpower. After months of growing military pressure on Maduro, President Donald TrumpContinue reading “How US Airpower Dominance Paved the Way to Capture Venezuela’s Maduro”
Whose Chicken Neck and Whose Vulnerabilities
Bangladeshi National Citizen Party’s leader Hasnat Abdullah has rhetorically threatened to cut off India’s north-eastern states by cutting off India’s Chicken’s Neck, i.e. the Siliguri Corridor, while downplaying India’s contribution in the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War. The Siliguri Corridor is the narrow land strip linking India’s northeast to the mainland. For decades, the Siliguri CorridorContinue reading “Whose Chicken Neck and Whose Vulnerabilities”
Su-57 and GCAP Goading India – What are Best Fifth Generation Options India
Russia’s Su-57 “Felon” fifth-generation stealth fighter once again enthralled spectators at the recent Dubai Airshow. As India prepares to host President Putin, defence cooperation has moved to the centre. Expectations around Putin’s visit are high. Su-57 collaboration and five additional S-400 systems are expected to be the starred points of discussion. It could mean theContinue reading “Su-57 and GCAP Goading India – What are Best Fifth Generation Options India”
Rafale F4/F5 Getting Closer to the Make in India Deal
A suspected leak from France’s Ministry of the Armed Forces a few days back suggests that India intends to procure 90 Rafale F4 multirole fighter aircraft, with an additional option for 24 next-generation Rafale F5 variants for the Indian Air Force (IAF). The IAF had also reportedly moved a case for possible purchase of 114Continue reading “Rafale F4/F5 Getting Closer to the Make in India Deal”
Putin’s Visit to New Delhi – Hopes and Realities of Military Aviation Deals
Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit India on December 4-5. The visit is part of the annual bilateral summit which started in 2000, and there have been 22 such summits alternatively in India and Russia. The visit is set to reinforce “special and privileged strategic partnership”, and exchange views on regional and global issues amid increasing Western pressure on India. ThisContinue reading “Putin’s Visit to New Delhi – Hopes and Realities of Military Aviation Deals”
As India Pakistan Tensions Heighten – Let us look at the Air Power
The dust has still to settle, and the blood continues to boil as India unfolds a slew of harsh responses after the gruesome massacre of innocent holiday makers at Pahalgam. Practically all world leaders have condemned the attack and stand in solidarity with India. UN Security Council has passed a resolution, albeit made milder by Pakistan’s iron-brother China. This will not be allowedContinue reading “As India Pakistan Tensions Heighten – Let us look at the Air Power”
World Class Russian Missiles – Continued Interest of India
New Delhi. “Op Sindoor”, the four day India–Pakistan conflict, saw great play between the missile systems of the two countries. The Indian side was armed mainly with Russian, French, Israeli and Indian missiles. Pakistan with American and Chinese missiles. Missiles have become more accurate; the effective operational ranges have become larger; no escape zones have increased; they have become more autonomous; and can operate in heavy electronic countermeasures environment. InContinue reading “World Class Russian Missiles – Continued Interest of India”
USA Chooses Boeing F-47 as Next-Generation Air Dominance fighter – What it means for the World
Unveiling the Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) air superiority fighter at the White House on March 21, an aircraft that has been shrouded in secrecy for years, President Trump said, “It’s something the likes of which nobody has ever seen before.” Present in the Oval Office were Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin and Lt. Gen. Dale White, the Air Force’s military deputy for acquisition,Continue reading “USA Chooses Boeing F-47 as Next-Generation Air Dominance fighter – What it means for the World”
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