Rafale

India-France Rafale Deal Could Expand to Nearly 200 Jets as IAF Plans 50-Squadron Force to Strengthen Preparedness Against Simultaneous Threats from Pakistan and China

India is reportedly on the verge of finalizing a landmark deal with France to procure 114 Rafale F4 fighter jets, a move that could significantly reshape the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) combat capabilities. Defence sources indicate that this acquisition may...
India–Australia–Japan Trilateral Urged as Autonomous Indo-Pacific

India–Australia–Japan Trilateral Urged as Autonomous Indo-Pacific Deterrent Amid Growing Doubts Over US Security Commitment

A trilateral framework involving India, Australia and Japan should be revitalised as a practical and autonomous mechanism to bolster deterrence in the Indo-Pacific, amid what has been described as a decline in the reliability of the United States under President...
Rafale F4 Plus

India to Induct Custom ‘Rafale F4 Plus’ Jets With Indigenous Data Links, Marking Major Leap in Air Combat Autonomy

India’s next batch of Rafale fighter jets, slated to be manufactured locally, is expected to enter service in a distinctive “F4 Plus” configuration that goes beyond the baseline F4 standard currently being inducted by the French Air and Space Force....
Indian Navys first training squadron arrives at Changi Naval Base in Singapore

Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron Arrives in Singapore, Deepening Maritime Cooperation During ASEAN–India

The Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron (1TS), comprising INS Tir, INS Shardul, INS Sujata and Indian Coast Guard Ship Sarathi, arrived at Changi Naval Base in Singapore on January 15, 2026, as part of a training deployment to the South...
J-10CE fighter jets

India’s Plan 114 Rafale Jets at Domestically, Triggers Pakistan’s Accelerated Push for Chinese J-10CE and J-35 Stealth fighters

As the Indian Air Force (IAF) advances its long-pending proposal to acquire 114 Rafale fighter jets to be manufactured domestically, Pakistan is reportedly accelerating a dual-pronged strategy aimed at preserving regional airpower parity. In a direct response to India’s expanding...
F-35 Vs Su-57

F-35 Vs Su-57: India’s F-35 Stealth Fighter Deal Faces Uncertainty as Renewed US Support for Pakistan Spurs Pivot Toward Russia’s Su-57E

India’s potential acquisition of the American F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter seems to be hitting a roadblock, as shifts in US foreign policy and concerns over operational sovereignty prompt New Delhi to reconsider its options. While Washington formally offered the...
Indian Army Long-Range Combat Drones Production

Indian Army Prepares for Drone-Saturated Warfare With Large-Scale Production of Long-Range Strike and Loitering Drones Across All Commands

In a major signal of India’s accelerating push toward military self-reliance, Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi has revealed that the Indian Army is transforming itself from a consumer of unmanned aerial systems into a large-scale producer of combat...
Berkut-BM Drones

Indian Army Inducts Berkut-BM Drones, Signalling Shift Toward High-Speed Deep-Strike Precision Operations

The Indian Army has inducted a new high-speed unmanned aerial vehicle, the Berkut‑BM, procured from Belarus, signalling a notable shift in its approach to deep-strike and offensive unmanned operations. The acquisition reflects a growing emphasis on fast, expendable platforms designed...
Rafale

India Moves Forward to Acquire 114 Additional Rafale Fighter Jets from France, Strengthening Air Force Combat Capabilities and Strategic Deterrence

India’s defence preparedness is set for a significant upgrade, with the Defence Procurement Board (DPB) on Friday approving a proposal to acquire 114 additional Rafale fighter jets from French aviation manufacturer Dassault Aviation. The approval marks a decisive step in...
Rafale

Rafale Emerges as IAF’s Top Choice for 114-Multi-Role Fighter Program Due to Unmatched 90% Serviceability

The Dassault Rafale has emerged as the leading contender for the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) ambitious 114 multi-role fighter aircraft (MRFA) program, bolstered by a combination of high serviceability, operational versatility, and growing domestic support infrastructure. According to Indian defence...
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