Monthly Defense News Recap: March 2022
Pakistan showcases its new equipment from China, including the J-10CE, VT4, HQ-9P, SH-15, and YLC-18A, among others.
India
India Demonstrates Drone Swarming Capability
On 16 January 2021, the Indian Army (IA) showcased a newly acquired drone swarming capability during its annual parade.
Indian Air Force Inducts First Five Dassault Rafale Fighters
On 30 July 2020, the Indian Air Force (IAF) received the first five of 36 Dassault Rafale multi-role combat aircraft from Dassault. The aircraft were...
The Present and Future Threats to Pakistan’s Submarine Fleet
Pakistan is working to quadruple the size of its submarine fleet, while India is now aggressively working to build an extensive anti-submarine warfare (ASW) capability....
The Post Swift Retort Environment
Though brief, the air skirmish of February 2019 between Pakistan and India could lead to major changes in South Asia’s air warfare environment – especially...
Indian Army Undertakes Massive Combat Exercise in Thar
On 13 November 2019, the Indian Army initiated a large-scale combat exercise in Rajasthan. Involving 40,000 troops alongside tanks, artillery and helicopters, the exercise –...
India’s Air Defence Efforts are Eroding Pakistan’s Offensive Ability
The growing capability – and scale – of India’s air defence ground environment plus its access to some sensitive US technology will require Pakistan to...
Dassault Delivers First Four Rafale Fighters to India
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has officially received its first four (out of an order of 36) Dassault Rafale multi-role fighter aircraft at Dassault Aviation’s...
February Skirmish: Stand-Off Weapons & Long-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (Part 2)
This is the first encounter between India and Pakistan involving the apparent use of stand-off range weapons (SOW) and beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles (BVRAAM).
February Skirmish: Aftermath of the India-Pakistan Air Battle (Part 1)
On February 2017, 2019, Pakistan’s ISPR announced that the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) shot down 2 Indian Air Force (IAF) fighters. India claimed it shot...