- February 10th, 2026
Southeast Asia’s airpower balance is quietly but decisively evolving, and Vietnam now appears to be at the centre of that recalibration. Hanoi, long reliant on Russian combat aviation, is increasingly exploring diversified, sanctions-resilient Western platforms capable of sustaining high-tempo operations...
France’s Air and Space Force has deliberately raised the realism and intensity of its combat training with the execution of Exercise Topaze, a large-scale operational drill centred on Rafale multirole fighters armed with SCALP cruise missiles. Conducted on January 27,...
Indonesia has formally taken delivery of its first three Rafale fighter jets, marking a significant milestone in Jakarta’s long-running effort to modernise its air force and diversify defence partnerships amid rising strategic uncertainty in the Indo-Pacific. The aircraft arrived in...
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’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....
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...
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...
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...
India is edging closer to approving a major new acquisition of Rafale fighter jets as New Delhi prepares for a high-profile visit by French President Emmanuel Macron next month, according to senior officials familiar with the deliberations. The proposed deal,...
The modern battlefield is no longer the exclusive preserve of high-cost platforms such as Rafale fighter jets, S-400 air defence systems, or fifth-generation stealth aircraft like the F-35. Instead, warfare is increasingly shaped by cheap, smart, and expendable systems that...
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