Cornering The Aggressor: Vietnam Eyes Rafale Fighters To Counter China, Following India’s Lead And Indonesia’s Purchase

Vietnam, a key neighbour of China, is reportedly considering the acquisition of French Rafale fighter jets for its air force, amid escalating tensions in the South China Sea.French media outlet L’Express has claimed that Hanoi is evaluating these advanced aircraft as a response to Beijing’s growing military assertiveness. This move signals a potential shift for Vietnam, which has long relied on

February 7, 2026
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Pak Propaganda VAPOURISES: Indonesia Picks Leonardo’s M-346F Over Pakistan’s JF-17 For Hawk Replacement

Indonesia has signed a Letter of Intent with Italy’s Leonardo for the procurement of M-346F Block 20 aircraft, side-lining Pakistan’s JF-17 Thunder from its fleet modernisation program.This decision marks a pivotal shift for the Tentara Nasional Indonesia Angkatan Udara (TNI-AU), Indonesia’s air force, as it seeks to replace its ageing fleet of BAE Systems Hawk jets.The M-346F, a dual-role light

February 6, 2026
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Ashok Leyland Partners With Indonesia’s PT Pindad To Pioneer Electric Buses & Defence Vehicles

Ashok Leyland, the flagship commercial vehicle arm of India’s Hinduja Group, has forged a strategic alliance with Indonesia’s state-owned PT Pindad.The partnership was cemented through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed at Pindad’s headquarters in Bandung on Tuesday, 3 February 2026, as per a PTI Report.This collaboration centres on the joint development and production of electric buses

February 5, 2026
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Indonesia Takes Delivery of First Rafale Fighter Jets From France

Indonesia has taken delivery of its first batch of French-manufactured Rafale fighter jets, marking a significant step in its ambitious air force modernisation program.These three aircraft represent the initial tranche of a substantial $8.1 billion contract for 42 jets from Dassault Aviation, aimed at replacing an ageing fleet that includes American F-16s and Russian Sukhoi Su-27 and Su-30

January 28, 2026
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