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Jesse H. Ausubel, RealClearDefense Andrew W. Marshall (1921 – 2019) developed methods to analyze long-term geopolitical and military competitions at the RAND Corporation (1949-1973) and then… Source link

India’s acquisition of nine retired UK Jaguars has highlighted its urgent need for spare parts to sustain its ageing Jaguar fleet. With Nigeria holding 25 decommissioned Jaguars in storage, New Delhi may see a fresh opportunity to secure additional airframes and components to extend the operational life of its strike aircraft.India remains the sole operator of the SEPECAT Jaguar fighter jet, a Cold War-era Anglo-French design inducted into the Indian Air Force in 1979. The aircraft, locally known as the Shamsher, continues to serve in six squadrons, each with around 16 to 18 aircraft.Despite their age, Jaguars remain central to…

Gary Anderson, RealClearDefense After dominating the world’s sea lanes since the end of World War II, surviving challenges from the Soviet Navy throughout the Cold War, the United States… Source link

Developed by Nagpur-based Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited, a subsidiary of Solar Industries, the Vijayastra represents a significant leap in India’s indigenous Medium Altitude Long Endurance UAV capability. Designed for long-range surveillance and precision strikes, it is tailored to meet the strict requirements of the Indian armed forces and marks a major advancement in India’s layered loitering munition and aerospace ecosystem. The UAV features a single-engine, twin-boom configuration and is built using newly developed lightweight composite materials. These composites reduce overall weight while boosting fuel efficiency, endurance, and altitude performance. The design ensures that the platform can sustain extended missions…

MC Compass Points In just one report, Congress’s most trusted source of unbiased information raises a roster of issues Source link

Indian Army Air Defence has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for an Indigenous Intermediate Target System (Rocket), aimed at enhancing realistic training against evolving aerial threats such as drones, cruise missiles, and advanced aircraft.This initiative underscores the Army’s commitment to modernising its air defence capabilities while ensuring compliance with indigenous content requirements under DAP 2020.The proposed system is expected to achieve a minimum speed of 180 metres per second, ensuring that it can replicate the dynamics of fast-moving aerial threats. It must operate at ranges exceeding six kilometres, providing sufficient distance for effective training engagements.The endurance requirement of more…

Gary Warner, Stars and Stripes With volleys of cannon fire and a marching brass band, the Army on Thursday signaled a major military merger Source link

MIDHANI has achieved a landmark breakthrough by indigenously producing armour-grade aluminium alloy wide plates for defence applications, marking the first time such materials have been processed within India.This development significantly reduces import dependence and strengthens India’s self-reliance in strategic defence materials.Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI), a Miniratna Category-I Defence Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Defence, has successfully processed high-strength aluminium alloys of the 7XXX series for armour applications.These alloys, based on Aluminium-Zinc-Magnesium compositions, were forged and rolled into wide plates measuring approximately 23 x 1350 x 4500 mm. The plates conform to stringent dimensional and performance parameters required…

Joshua Arostegui, MWI The contemporary discourse on drone-driven warfare rarely suggests the end of maneuver, but it highlights an

Asif has repeatedly descended into the same theatrical buffoonery, each time seeming to forget the bruising humiliation his country suffered during Operation SindoorPakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has issued a stark warning that his country could resort to military action against India if its water security is deemed under serious threat. His remarks come amid mounting concerns over the future of the Indus Waters Treaty and the flow of rivers that sustain Pakistan’s agricultural heartlands.Speaking in an interview with ARY News, Asif declared that “the moment we feel that our national security — and water is part of our national…