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Beyond F-35 & Su-57: How Can IAF Adopt A ‘System-Of-Systems’ Approach To Enhance Air Power?

By Colonel (Retd) Ashwani Sharma Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the U.S. and Aero India 2025 took place simultaneously earlier this month. These...

Balakot Strikes: IAF Fighter Pilot & Mirage-2000 Ops Director Recalls Heroic Mission When India Deflated Pakistan’s Nuclear Bluff

As the Director (Air Defence) of the Indian Air Force during the Balakot strike of February 26, 2019, I had the rare privilege—and immense...

From Pakistan To Russia – Historic Train Route Set To Connect Former Enemies Of The Cold War Via Iran

The 'Prisoners of Geography' postulates that geography shapes the fate of nations and global politics. Tim Marshal’s book discusses Russia’s quest for warm-water ports...

After F-35 Offer To India, U.S. Helps Pakistan With F-16 Fighters; Is Trump Playing Delhi Against Islamabad?

In his second term as President, Donald Trump has stunned the world by reversing the policies and decisions he had made in his previous...

Armed Only With US-Origin ‘Trenton’, Indian Navy To Boost Its Amphibious Warship Fleet By 2030 With UK’s Help

Amphibious landings have been an important part of the Indian Navy's largest maritime wargame, TROPEX 2025. However, India operates only one Landing Platform Dock...