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Su-30 MKI: 3 Crashes in 3 Years & 5% Attrition Rate – How India Plans to Modernize Its Sukhoi Jets Amid Renewed Push

The Indian Air Force (IAF) Su-30MKI, which was recently used to target terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan during Operation Sindoor in May 2025, recently crashed...

Despite “Superior” Israeli Barak-8 MR-SAM, Indian Navy Inks $236M Deal for Russian Shtil-1 Missiles—Here’s Why

The Indian MoD recently inked contracts worth ₹5,083 crore ($550M) for the ALH Mk-III (MR) and VL-Shtil missiles. According to the MoD press release on...

Pakistan “Warns” Iran Over Attacking Saudi Arabia: Reminds Tehran Of Mutual Defense Pact With Riyadh

Pakistan has reminded Iran of its mutual defense pact with Saudi Arabia to dissuade further Iranian attacks on Saudi territory, Deputy Prime Minister and...

Iran “Closes” Strait of Hormuz, Report Claims! Who Will Be Worst Affected as IRGC Blocks Critical Chokepoint?

After the US and Israel launched a massive attack on Iran, Iranian state TV reported the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as...

Rafale Revolution: How India’s $40B Deal for 114 Jets Could Supercharge Air Power, Industry & Geopolitics

OPED by Wing Commander (R) JP Joshi India’s Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) recently took a very bold step. It gave “acceptance of necessity” (AoN) to...