India Ditches F-35 For Su-57E: US Pakistan Pivot Seals The Deal

India’s quest for the American F-35 Lightning-II stealth fighter now stands firmly on shaky ground, thanks to a blatant US pivot back to Pakistan. Though Washington dangled the offer before New Delhi, this latest geopolitical betrayal—coupled with fears over losing control to US strings—has wise Indian defence planners turning decisively to Russia’s Su-57E.This move stands as a smart, sovereign

January 17, 2026
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MRFA Acquisition; Russia’s Su-57 Stealth Jet Proposal Remains On Table: Sources

The Indian government has taken a significant step towards bolstering the Indian Air Force’s capabilities by advancing plans to acquire 114 Rafale fighter jets from France’s Dassault Aviation. Sources indicate that the Defence Procurement Board (DPB), chaired by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, has cleared this proposal on Saturday, as per a report by Manish Prasad of India TV News.This is

January 17, 2026
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‘Blow To Self-Proclaimed Vishwaguru’s Self-Boastful Diplomacy’: Congress On US-Pak Military Exercise

The Congress party has sharply criticised the Modi government following the conclusion of the joint US-Pakistan military exercise ‘Inspired Gambit 2026’, labelling it a significant setback to India’s self-styled ‘Vishwaguru’ diplomacy.Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh described the event as "yet another blow to the self-proclaimed Vishwaguru’s self-boastful diplomacy" in a pointed

January 17, 2026
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India Poised To Secure Rafale API Access For MRFA Deal: Operational Autonomy Without Core Code Control

Based On open source reports, India is poised to secure API-level access to the Rafale’s source code as part of its negotiations for 114 Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA), likely via a government-to-government route with Dassault Aviation.This arrangement marks a pivotal moment in the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) push for greater operational autonomy while respecting the French manufacturer’s

January 17, 2026
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