IAF Chief in France – Likely Contours of the Rafale Deal

Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh was on an important four-day visit to France to advance the mega ₹3.25 lakh crore ($39 billion) deal to procure 114 Rafale fighter jets. This visit came immediately after the Indian Defence Ministry issued a formal Letter of Request (LoR) to the French government.Continue reading “IAF Chief in France – Likely Contours of the Rafale Deal”

USA NDAA 2026 Acknowledges Gaps and Emphasis on Regaining Technology Superiority – Ideas India?

The FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) was signed into law by President Donald Trump on December 18, 2025, after it was passed with wide margins by the US House of Representatives and US Senate. The passage marked the 65th consecutive time the NDAA received approval, making it one of the most enduring pieces ofContinue reading “USA NDAA 2026 Acknowledges Gaps and Emphasis on Regaining Technology Superiority – Ideas India?”