The air power theatre command India debate is no longer simply about whether India should theatreise its armed forces, but about how to integrate air power without sacrificing its flexibility. Air power has limits, but its importance in modern warfare has not diminished. Ukraine, Iran and China’s recent conflicts show that air superiority alone cannot…
The book that could reshape how India keeps its jets in the air On 30 July 2026, in a New Delhi conference hall crowded with uniforms and industry lanyards, Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth held up a book and, in effect, handed Indian industry a to-do list. The book was Sankalp-2026: Problem Statements…
1. A Debut Worth Watching Exercise Pitch Black 2026 is Australia’s premier multinational air combat exercise, bringing together 19 air forces, more than 100 aircraft and around 2,500 personnel. For the first time, the Indian Air Force has deployed Rafale fighters to the exercise, marking an important milestone in India’s growing role in the Indo-Pacific. Somewhere…
