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Balancing Strategic Modernisation: Vietnam’s Dilemma Between French Rafale And Russian Su-57 Fighter Jets

Vietnam is currently contemplating a significant modernisation of its legacy air force to counter China’s rapid military expansion and escalating maritime tensions in the South China Sea, according to an analysis by Malaysia based web portal Defence Security Asia.This effort has led to a strategic contest between the French-made Dassault Rafale and the Russian Su-57, reminiscent of similar

April 27, 2026
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India’s Third Aircraft Carrier Stalled As Government Stays Silent On INS Vishal Plans

India’s third aircraft carrier remains an elusive project, despite decades of advocacy from the Navy and repeated references in defence planning documents. At present, the fleet is limited to two carriers—INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant.The operational reality is that one of these is often under maintenance, leaving only a single carrier available for deployment at sea. This creates a strategic

April 27, 2026
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Indian Navy Prioritises Indigenous TEDBF, Additional Rafale-M Purchase Likely To Be Shelved

The Indian Navy is increasingly prioritising the indigenous Twin Engine Deck-Based Fighter (TEDBF) programme, which could lead to the cancellation of plans for additional Rafale-M acquisitions.This shift reflects a strategic push towards self-reliance, despite delays in TEDBF development and the looming retirement of the MiG-29K fleet.The Indian Navy’s carrier aviation strategy is at a crossroads

April 24, 2026
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