Why India Is Prioritizing Certainty Over Indigenization in $35B Rafale Push Plus Pro
India eyes a record $35B deal for 114 Rafales. Learn why the IAF prioritizes French combat certainty over indigenous projects like Tejas or the Su-57.
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Comment: A Pilot’s Assessment of the HAL Tejas Crash at the 2025 Dubai Air Show Plus Pro
A low-altitude roll, possible altimeter error, and hard flight-control limits appear central to the HAL Tejas crash at the 2025 Dubai Air Show.
How 276 New Helicopters Will Redefine India’s Tactical Playbook Plus Pro
India is acquiring 276 new helicopters to fix a critical weakness. See how this massive upgrade replaces an aging fleet & redefines its military's playbook.
Why the Indian Air Force Is Betting Big on Rafales and Tejas Instead of FGFA Plus Pro
The Indian Air Force is doubling down on Rafales and Tejas instead of chasing the F-35. Here’s how this bold strategy strengthens India’s airpower against...
The F-35 vs. Su-57: Why India is Asking the Wrong Question Plus Pro
India will award the AMCA contract in 3-6 months while also considering an interim next-gen fighter.
Hanwha Aerospace Wins $254 M K9 Howitzer Deal with India
Hanwha Aerospace has signed a $254 million (370 billion won) contract to supply K9 self-propelled howitzers to India, marking the second major procurement of the...
India Inks $7.3B Deal for 156 Prachand/LCH Attack Helicopters Plus
On March 28th, the Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a Rs 62,000 crore (about $7.3 billion USD) deal to procure 156 new Light Combat...
India Inks $830 M ATAGS Artillery Deal With Bharat Forge & TASL
On March 26th, the Indian Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced it signed contracts worth ₹6,900 crore (approximately $830 million) with Bharat Forge Limited and Tata...
India Successfully Tests VL-SRSAM in Close-Range Interception Scenario
On March 26th, the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Navy (IN) announced that they carried out a successful test firing of...
India’s Rafale-M and Scorpene Submarine Deals Await Final Approval
India's maritime defence capabilities are set for a significant boost as two major defence deals with France - i.e., the acquisition of 26 Dassault Rafale-M...
