Trump’s Escalating Claims: From 10 Planes Downed To Tariffs Halting India-Pakistan Nuclear Brinkmanship

US President Donald Trump has once again invoked the recent India-Pakistan
conflict in a bid to underscore his diplomatic achievements. Speaking to Fox
Business on Tuesday, 10 February 2026, he claimed to have settled eight wars,
with at least six resolved through the threat of tariffs.He positioned the
four-day skirmish between the nuclear-armed neighbours as a prime example,

February 12, 2026
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Solar Defence’s Indigenous 125KG Air Bomb Clears Trials On Su-30MKI And Jaguar, Boosting IAF’s Precision Strike Arsenal

Solar Defence has unveiled its AIR BOMB 125KG, a precision-guided munition developed under India’s MAKE-II initiative, marking a significant stride in indigenous defence manufacturing.This bomb, akin to the NATO-standard MK-81, is engineered for compatibility with both Russian and Western aircraft platforms, thereby enhancing the Indian Air Force’s operational versatility.The weapon features two

February 12, 2026
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Private Sector Poised To Lead India’s AMCA Stealth Fighter Development?

India’s ambitious Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program, aimed at delivering a fifth-generation stealth fighter, has sparked intense debate over whether private industry will take the lead, potentially side-lining Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).Reports surfaced earlier this month suggesting HAL might be excluded from the crucial development phase, triggering a sharp 8 per cent drop

February 12, 2026
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Adani-Leonardo Offers AW109 TrekkerM For India’s Twin-Engine Utility Helicopter Requirement; HAL, TATA, KAMOV Vie Head-To-Head

India’s long-standing search for a modern 3-ton utility helicopter fleet has entered a fiercely competitive phase after the effective suspension of the Ka-226T joint venture with Russia.Adani Defence and Aerospace has forged a strategic partnership with Italy’s Leonardo, the rebranded AgustaWestland, to manufacture the AW109 TrekkerM domestically. Announced in early February 2026, this

February 12, 2026
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India’s Aerial Impasse: Balancing Urgent Deterrence With Atmanirbhar Ambitions

The Rafale procurement dilemma encapsulates India’s profound defence paradox: the urgent need for security amid mounting threats versus the long-term goal of self-reliance. The Defence Acquisition Council, under Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, is poised to scrutinise a landmark proposal for 114 Rafale fighter jets from France’s Dassault Aviation.Valued at roughly ₹3.25 lakh crore—or about $36

February 12, 2026
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Prime Minister Modi Hails Rolls-Royce’s Bold Push To Elevate India As Key Aero-Engine Ally; Meets Officials

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a significant meeting with Tufan Erginbilgic, Chief Executive Officer of Rolls-Royce, in New Delhi on 11 February 2026. The encounter underscores the deepening collaboration between India and the British engineering giant, particularly in aerospace and defence sectors.PM Modi welcomed Rolls-Royce’s keen interest in expanding its footprint within India. He

February 12, 2026
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IAF Vice Chief Air Marshal Hints At Rafale Fighter Jets Induction

Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor, Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force, has announced a pivotal development in India’s defence modernisation drive. Speaking on the matter, he revealed the impending induction of additional Rafale multi-role fighter jets, bolstering the nation’s air combat capabilities amid escalating regional tensions.This announcement comes as a ₹3.25 lakh crore deal for more Rafales

February 12, 2026
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