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”
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DAC Clears 114 Rafale, 6 P8I and Discusses Make InIndia Marine Engines
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath_Singh meet on 12 February and gave nod to 114 additional Rafale jets, six more P-8I maritime patrol and anti-submarine warfare aircraft, and a discussed the flagship programme to develop indigenous marine gas turbine engines for the Indian Navy. After the DAC granting Acceptance of NecessityContinue reading “DAC Clears 114 Rafale, 6 P8I and Discusses Make InIndia Marine Engines “
India & Israel – The Unshakable Aerospace Bond – Scope for More Cooperation
The possible Turkey-Pakistan–Saudi Arabia alliance became a major geopolitical development after reports emerged that Ankara was in advanced talks to join the Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement (SMDA) signed by Saudi Arabia and Pakistan in September 2025. This pact treats any aggression against one member as an attack on all, mirroring NATO‘s Article 5. The trilateral bloc, if materialized, would combine Saudi Arabia’s massive financial resources, Pakistan’s nuclear arsenal & largeContinue reading “India & Israel – The Unshakable Aerospace Bond – Scope for More Cooperation”
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”