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...