Su-30MKI-BrahMos

India’s Airborne Supersonic Edge: India to Arm 60 Sukhoi-30MKIs with BrahMos-A by 2027, Boosting Supersonic Strike Reach

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to expand its formidable long-range strike capability by upgrading an additional 20 Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jets to carry the BrahMos-A air-launched cruise missile. The expansion—on top of the 40 Su-30MKIs already modified—will result...
Rafale fighter jet

Pakistan’s Propaganda Fails: Pakistan’s False Claim of Shooting Down Rafale Fighters During Indian Airstrikes in Kashmir

In the early hours of May 6, 2025, India launched one of its most audacious military operations in recent memory—Operation Sindoor. Targeting terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, the Indian Air Force (IAF) executed precision strikes aimed at decapitating...
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...
Is this the wreckage of an Indian Rafale fighter jet

Photo sparks speculation: Is this the wreckage of an Indian Rafale fighter jet?

A single photograph, published online early on May 11, has ignited a storm of speculation within the defense and aviation communities. The image shows a mangled hulk of aircraft debris suspended mid-air by a crane, charred and broken, its jagged...
Rafale Jets

Pakistan’s Electronic Warfare Arsenal Disrupts Indian Rafale Superiority in Tense Himalayan Showdown

A significant aerial encounter unfolded over the skies of South Asia, marking a pivotal moment in the region's military aviation history. Four Indian Air Force (IAF) Rafale fighter jets, launched from Ambala Air Base in Haryana, embarked on a high-speed...
Lockheed Martin’s F-21 fighter jet

Four Decades After First Flying F-21, U.S. Renews Its Pitch to Indian Air Force With Upgraded F-21s Combat Jets

The United States officially pitched Lockheed Martin’s F-21 fighter jet to the Indian Air Force (IAF), rekindling interest in one of India’s most anticipated defense acquisitions—the Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) program. The offer wasn’t just about another fighter jet; it...
Rafale fighter jets

India’s Rafale Gambit: Strategic Imperatives and the Future of Air Power in South Asia

In a move that could redefine the military balance in South Asia, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is reportedly preparing to acquire 40 additional Rafale fighter jets from France under a government-to-government deal. As reported by Indian defense portal Bharat...
LCA Tejas

Delayed Engine Supply Derails India’s LCA Tejas MK1A Fighter Jet Delivery Schedule

HAL Scrambles to Meet IAF Demands as GE Aerospace Works to Resolve Supply Chain Issues The delay in the supply of F404 engines by American aerospace giant GE Aerospace has significantly impacted the production and delivery schedule of India’s Light Combat Aircraft...
Saab Gripen Aircraft

Saab Gripen: A Strong Contender in India’s MRFA Fighter Jet Procurement Race

In an effort to modernize its fleet, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is in pursuit of 114 Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA), an endeavor that has attracted major global defense players. Sweden’s Saab AB has presented its JAS-39 Gripen E/F as...
Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets, Qatar

India Evaluates Mirage 2000-5 Fighter Jet Purchase from Qatar Amid Price Negotiations

India's defense aviation sector, the Indian Defence Research Wing reported that the Indian Air Force (IAF) is actively considering the acquisition of 12 retired Mirage 2000-5 fighter jets from Qatar. The discussions, which began in June 2024, aim to bolster...
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