Chengdu J-10C fighter jets

Indonesia Interest in China’s J-10C Grows After Rafale Dogfights: Chengdu J-10C from China and a Renewed Su-35 Bid Signal a New Airpower Equation in Southeast Asia

Southeast Asia's aerial power: Indonesia is reportedly preparing to acquire 42 second-hand Chengdu J-10C multirole fighter jets from China. Simultaneously, Jakarta has signaled renewed interest in resuming its long-frozen contract with Russia for the Su-35 Flanker-E, indicating a comprehensive reconfiguration...
J10c Vs Rafale

J10c Vs Rafale Battle: India-Pakistan Air Battle Triggers Strategic Rethink in U.S., China, and Europe on Air Superiority Doctrines

A high-intensity aerial clash between the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) has catapulted China’s J-10C Vigorous Dragon into the spotlight. With early reports suggesting Pakistan’s J-10C fighters downed at least two Indian aircraft, including a...
Rafale-M fighter jets

India Fortifies Siliguri Corridor: Deploys Rafale Jets, S-400 missile system to Counter China-Bangladesh Aerial Activity

India's regional defence strategy, the Indian military has deployed the Russian-built S-400 Triumf long-range air defence system to the Siliguri Corridor—a geographically narrow but strategically vital land bridge in northern West Bengal. Commonly referred to as the “Chicken’s Neck,” this...
JF-17 Thunder fighter jet

JF-17 PFX: Pakistan’s JF-17 PFX Fighter jet Boosts Strategic Posture Against India’s Tejas, Rafale, and Su-30MKI

In 2024, Pakistan took a bold leap toward military self-reliance and regional air dominance with the unveiling of its most ambitious fighter project to date: the JF-17 PFX. Showcased at IDEAS 2024 in Karachi, this next-generation variant of the JF-17...
Rafale fighter jets

Indonesia’s “Strategic Gamble” on Rafale Fighters Comes Under Scrutiny in Beijing-Backed Reports Linking Deal to Indo-Pak Conflict

Just over a week after a brief but intense military confrontation between Pakistan and India, Pakistan’s Foreign Minister has landed in Beijing. The timing is no coincidence. The visit is freighted with implications about military alliances, strategic dependencies, and the...
Pakistan's China-made J-10C fighters jet

China’s Entry into South Asia’s Skies: How J-10Cs and PL-15Es Are Reshaping the Subcontinent’s Security Dynamics

Recent aerial engagements between India and Pakistan over Kashmir have led to significant losses for India, including the downing of multiple frontline combat aircraft—among them, the French-made Rafale, Russian-built Su-30MKI and MiG-29 fighters, as well as an unmanned aerial vehicle...
Rafale vs F-16

Rafale vs F-16: Pakistan Warns India With F-16 Powerplay – But Can It Match the IAF’s Rafale Superiority?

In the wake of the ghastly terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22, 2025, which claimed the lives of several security personnel and civilians, India has initiated a series of strategic and symbolic moves to reassert its military preparedness and...
Sukhoi Su-30MKI of Indian Air Force (IAF)

India’s Highway Runway Drills Signal Strategic Shift Amid Kashmir Crisis

India’s frontline fighter aircraft—Rafale, Su-30MKI, and MiG-29—conducted take-off and landing exercises on a highway, signaling the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) strategic preparedness to maintain air superiority even if fixed airbase infrastructure is neutralized during wartime contingencies. These drills, conducted under...
Rafale Jets

France’s Rafale Jets Face Grim Prospects in Simulated Russian Air War—Strategists Call for Urgent Upgrades

In a stark and unsettling assessment, a recent report by the French Institute of International Relations (IFRI) has laid bare the alarming reality of France’s air combat capabilities. Compiled by military experts, including former French Air Force officers, the findings...
Rafale fighter jets

Rafale, Mirage, and Jaguar Jets: Indian Air Force’s Unique French Trio Prepares for Potential Conflict With Pakistan

The barbaric terror attack in Kashmir on April 22 has shaken India to its core. Carried out by "The Resistance Front," an offshoot of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, the attack has ignited intense public anger and internal calls for a decisive military...
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