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  • With AMCA Years Away, Will India Consider Su-57E To Fill Fifth-Gen Gap Amid Pak-China Threat? Here Are Key Features, Cost & Other Details

    With AMCA Years Away, Will India Consider Su-57E To Fill Fifth-Gen Gap Amid Pak-China Threat? Here Are Key Features, Cost & Other Details

    Jun 4, 2025

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    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    Recently, Russia has reportedly once again offered India its most advanced export-grade fifth-generation fighter, the Su-57E, along with complete access to the source code. The development came amid reports of China providing two squadrons of its fifth-generation jet J-35 to Pakistan by the end of this year.

  • WATCH: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Flags In Navika Sagar Parikrama II As INSV Tarini Reaches Goa After Historic Circumnavigation

    WATCH: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Flags In Navika Sagar Parikrama II As INSV Tarini Reaches Goa After Historic Circumnavigation

    May 29, 2025

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    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    Panaji: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday flagged in the historic Navika Sagar Parikrama II at Goa’s Mormugao Port. The crew of Navika Sagar Parikrama II, Lt Cdr Roopa A and Lt Cdr Dilna K, on successful completion of the circumnavigation of the Globe onboard Indian Naval Sailing Vessel (INSV) Tarini touched the shores of Goa.…

  • Kailashahar vs Lalmonirhat: India Mulls Reviving 1971 War-Era Air Base To Offset China-Bangladesh Presence Near Siliguri Corridor, Claim Reports

    Kailashahar vs Lalmonirhat: India Mulls Reviving 1971 War-Era Air Base To Offset China-Bangladesh Presence Near Siliguri Corridor, Claim Reports

    May 27, 2025

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    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    Following reports of China eyeing to gain access to Bangladesh’s World War II-era Lalmonirhat airfield, India has now taken a countermeasure and is actively accelerating the efforts to revive its defunct 1971 war base, Kailashahar Airport, in Tripura, reported Moneycontrol. The Kailashahar Airport is located a few kilometres from the Bangladesh border and also close…

  • Chittagong And Rangpur Corridors – Know All About Two Chicken Necks Of Bangladesh

    Chittagong And Rangpur Corridors – Know All About Two Chicken Necks Of Bangladesh

    May 25, 2025

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    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    Recently, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma gave a stern message to Bangladesh over its recent rhetoric regarding India’s Siliguri Corridor, also known as the ‘Chicken’s Neck’. Reminding Bangladesh of its own geographical vulnerabilities, Sarma said that Dhaka should not forget that it has two Chicken Necks. “We have one Chicken’s Neck. But Bangladesh has…

  • Lalmonirhat Airfield – Next Flashpoint Between India & China? Beijing’s Possible Entry Into Bangladesh’s Dormant Air Base Raises Concerns For India

    Lalmonirhat Airfield – Next Flashpoint Between India & China? Beijing’s Possible Entry Into Bangladesh’s Dormant Air Base Raises Concerns For India

    May 21, 2025

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    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    The Lalmonirhat Airfield, located in northern Bangladesh, can become a bone of contention for India in the future due to its strategic location. The airfield is close to India’s ‘Chicken Neck’ or Siliguri corridor. If reports are to be believed, China is eyeing taking control of the Lalmonirhat airfield.

  • India’s Operation Sindoor: How Unprecedented Airstrikes Using ‘Dummy’ Aircraft, Brahmos Missiles Crippled 11 Pakistan’s Air Bases

    India’s Operation Sindoor: How Unprecedented Airstrikes Using ‘Dummy’ Aircraft, Brahmos Missiles Crippled 11 Pakistan’s Air Bases

    May 15, 2025

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    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    On the intervening night of May 9 and 10, India used 15 Brahmos super-sonic cruise missiles, in what is considered as one of the most daring operation by the Indian Air Force (IAF), after Pakistan’s failed attempt to target Indian civilian and military installations following Operation Sindoor by the Indian Armed Forces, reported ANI citing…

  • India’s Naval Might On Display During Operation Sindoor: How INS Vikrant-Led Indian Navy’s Fleet Was Ready To Strike Pakistan’s Karachi

    India’s Naval Might On Display During Operation Sindoor: How INS Vikrant-Led Indian Navy’s Fleet Was Ready To Strike Pakistan’s Karachi

    May 14, 2025

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    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    In a major demonstration of maritime strength, the Indian Navy had deployed a formidable force of 36 frontline naval assets, including the aircraft carrier INS Vikrant and multiple submarines, in the waters near Karachi during Operation Sindoor, reported India Today, citing sources. This substantial mobilisation is in stark contrast to the six warships used during…

  • India Requests More S-400 Missile Defence Systems, Russia Approves: Report

    India Requests More S-400 Missile Defence Systems, Russia Approves: Report

    May 13, 2025

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    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    India has requested additional S-400 air defence missile systems from Russia after the success of the air defence missile system in the recent military conflict with Pakistan, according to media reports citing sources. The reports further claimed that Russia has “approved” India’s request.

  • After PM Modi’s Address To Nation, Pakistani Drones Sighted Over Several Locations In India, Including Northern Command Of Indian Army: Reports (VIDEO)

    After PM Modi’s Address To Nation, Pakistani Drones Sighted Over Several Locations In India, Including Northern Command Of Indian Army: Reports (VIDEO)

    May 12, 2025

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    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    Moments after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s address to the nation, Pakistani drones were reportedly spot at 10 locations in India, including Jalandhar, Pathankot, Samba and Kathua. An immediate blackout was enforced in these areas on Monday.

  • Operation Sindoor: Over 100 Terrorist Eliminated in India’s Precision Strikes In Pakistan & PoK, 35-40 Pak Soldiers Killed In Retaliatory Action On LoC, Says Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai

    Operation Sindoor: Over 100 Terrorist Eliminated in India’s Precision Strikes In Pakistan & PoK, 35-40 Pak Soldiers Killed In Retaliatory Action On LoC, Says Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai

    May 11, 2025

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    Sumit Sharma
    in Defence

    A tri-services press briefing attended by top military brass on Sunday revealed that around 100 terrorists were killed in Operation Sindoor. The press conference was held by Director General of Military Operations (DGMA) Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, Air Marshal AK Bharti and Vice Admiral AN Pramod.

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