Rafale Jets

India’s Fighter Jet Supremacy on Display, Yet Ignored—What the Rafale Controversy Reveals About Western Narratives

In the aftermath of what has come to be unofficially referred to as Operation Sindoor, narratives around the skirmish between India and Pakistan have diverged sharply across borders—and media landscapes. While Pakistani authorities and certain quarters of the Western press...
Chinese J-10C Fighter jet, Pakistan

China’s J-10C Fighter Jet Gains Spotlight Amid Claim Shootdown of Indian Rafales by Pakistan: Truth or Propaganda?

The Chengdu J-10C, China’s 4.5-generation multirole fighter jet, has suddenly emerged in the international spotlight after Pakistani media claimed the aircraft was used to shoot down Indian warplanes during a military confrontation on the night of May 6. Among the...
Two F-CK-1 indigenous defence fighters (IDF) taxi on the runway during an emergency take-off exercise at an Air Base in Taichung City, Central Taiwan

Tragic Accident at Taiwan’s Ching Chuan Kang Air Force Base: Officer Killed in Fighter Jet Engine Mishap

In a tragic incident that has sent shockwaves through Taiwan's military community, an Air Force officer was killed after being sucked into the engine of a fighter jet at Ching Chuan Kang Air Force Base. The incident occurred on Tuesday...
Global Combat Air Program (GCAP)

Global Combat Air Program (GCAP): Italy Completes Ratification, Paving the Way for Next-Generation Fighter Jet Development

The Global Combat Air Program (GCAP), a trilateral initiative to develop a next-generation fighter jet involving the United Kingdom, Japan, and Italy, reached a pivotal milestone as Italy completed the ratification of the treaty on November 13. This significant step...
Swedish Saab JAS Gripen fighter

Swedish Saab Gripen fighter Sees Renewed Interest as Colombia Eyes Fighter Jet Deal

After years of lagging in the competitive fighter jet market, the Swedish Saab JAS Gripen fighter appears poised for a revival. The aircraft, which struggled to secure sales against formidable rivals like the American F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter, is...
LCA Tejas, India

India’s Frustration with U.S. Defense Delays Casts Doubt on Bilateral Ties and Future Fighter Jet Deals

The long-heralded strengthening of India-U.S. defense ties has hit a rocky patch as India’s major deal with U.S.-based General Electric (GE) Aerospace for fighter jet engines fails to meet delivery deadlines. The Indian Air Force’s (IAF) modernization goals, centered around...
LCA Tejas

India’s 5th-Generation Fighter Jet Heats Up Safran Expands Footprint in India

As the race to power India’s ambitious 5th-generation fighter jet project intensifies, French aerospace giant Safran is positioning itself as a key player, leveraging its long-standing defense ties with India. With the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program aiming to...
F-35A drops an inert B61-12 bomb known as the Joint Test Assembly in a trial drop

F-35’s Nuclear-Capable Stealth: Redefining Fighter Jet Capabilities

The U.S. Air Force's F-35A Lightning II stealth fighters have been certified for the delivery of B61-12 nuclear gravity bombs since October 12, 2023. This certification, awarded months earlier than expected, allows F-35As to be considered "dual-capable" platforms for both...