“We must have some of our people learn aviation, for we can use them whenever we are in need”.—Dr. Sun Yat-Sen (1909) As China’s military expands, so does its world influence. Chinese aerospace developments have been making headlines for over a decade. The “Made in China 2025” industrial plan, which targets 10 high-value industrial sectorsContinue reading “China’s Aggressive Aerospace Push”
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Chengdu J-20 Overhyped or Reality – A Comprehensive Story
The Sino-Indian face-off in Ladakh continues towards the harsh forthcoming winter. As the excitement of Rafale induction into Indian Air Force (IAF) settles, it is time to have a fresh look at China’s J-20 which has started becoming operational in sizeable numbers. Is it overhyped or a reality that India must try and fully understandContinue reading “Chengdu J-20 Overhyped or Reality – A Comprehensive Story”
Evolutionary Spiral of Electronic Warfare – Critical Operational Capability
“Next War will be won by the side that best exploits the Electromagnetic Spectrum.” – Admiral Sergei Gorshkov The electromagnetic (EM) spectrum has been employed for more than 100 years, starting with wireless telegraphy. With technological advances, the width of the Electromagnetic spectrum has been increasing exponentially for employment in communication, sensor technology, dataContinue reading “Evolutionary Spiral of Electronic Warfare – Critical Operational Capability”
China’s Aviation Industry – Forging Ahead, Yet Critical Technology Challenges
“When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.”– Leonardo DaVinci “The opportunity to secure ourselves against defeat lies in our own hands, but the opportunity of defeating the enemy is provided by theContinue reading “China’s Aviation Industry – Forging Ahead, Yet Critical Technology Challenges”
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