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...
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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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India Secure Operational API-Level Access to Rafale Source Code in 114 Jet Deal, But Dassault Retains Core Flight and Data Fusion Logic

As India advances negotiations for 114 Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA), likely through a Government-to-Government agreement for the Dassault Rafale, a crucial distinction in software access has emerged. While the Indian Air Force (IAF) is expected to gain significant operational control...
Indian Coast Guard seizes Pakistani boat with 9 crew members for illegally entering Indian waters

Indian Coast Guard Seizes Pakistani Boat Near Maritime Boundary, Detains Nine Crew

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has seized a Pakistani fishing boat and detained nine crew members after intercepting the vessel inside Indian waters near the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) in the Arabian Sea, officials said on Thursday. According to...
Infosys

Infosys Shares Surge 4% After Raising Fiscal 2026 Revenue Guidance Amid Strong AI Adoption and Deepening Client Engagement

Shares of Indian IT giant Infosys Ltd. (NYSE: INFY) jumped as much as 4% on Friday, marking their best intraday gains in four months, after the company unexpectedly raised its revenue guidance for fiscal 2026. Analysts said the firm is...
China's J-10C Fighter Jet

Unproven but Influential: How Claims of Indian Outreach to China During the May 2025 Missile Crisis Shaped South Asia’s Strategic Narrative

The May 2025 confrontation between India and Pakistan marked one of the most dangerous escalatory episodes in South Asia in years, as Pakistani missile salvos struck multiple Indian Air Force bases and pushed two nuclear-armed rivals toward a perilous threshold....
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China’s Planned Military Drone Factory in Bangladesh Marks a Strategic Shift in Bay of Bengal Security and Tests India’s Eastern Flank

China’s decision to proceed with the establishment of a major military drone manufacturing facility in Bangladesh marks a significant inflection point in South Asia’s evolving defence-industrial and geopolitical landscape. Valued at Tk608 crore—approximately US$55.3 million, The project embeds Beijing deeper...
Rafale Fighter

Rafale Source Code Standoff: India’s USD 36 Billion Rafale Gamble Raises Fundamental Questions Over Airpower Sovereignty After France Rejects Source Code Transfer

India’s Defence Ministry faces a significant strategic dilemma that strikes at the heart of the country’s airpower modernisation and technological sovereignty, as it considers a substantial proposal worth about USD 36.1 billion for the procurement of 114 additional Dassault Rafale...
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China’s J-16 vs IAF Rafale War Game: How PLAAF Simulations Are Shaping Missile-First Air Combat and Indo-Pacific Deterrence

The People’s Liberation Army Air Force’s (PLAAF) decision to publicly showcase a simulated air-to-air confrontation between its J-16 multirole fighters and the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Rafale jets marks a notable shift in Beijing’s military communication strategy, reflecting growing confidence...
India's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) C45

India’s PSLV-C62 Mission Suffers Anomaly Mid-Flight, Rocket Deviates from Planned Path During Satellite Launch

India suffered a rare setback to its otherwise reliable space programme on Monday after a Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) mission encountered an anomaly mid-flight, forcing a deviation from its planned trajectory, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) said. The...
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