Wanted: Aircraft Carrier To Confront China

In New Delhi's corridors of power, debate continues on whether the navy even needs a third aircraft carrier, reports Ajai Shukla. IMAGE: The INS Vikrant. Photograph: PTI Photo.   Aircraft......

What Boeing wants to supply IAF, navy

Boeing is pressing hard to win the Indian Navy contract for 57 aircraft carrier-borne fighters.It could offer the Super Hornet in the ongoing IAF procurement of 114 medium fighters; its upgraded......

China doesn't need Pakistan in a war with India

'If a 'two-front war' develops, Iron Brother may only turn out to be a drag on the PLA, since Pakistan is in no position to wage a war with India,' argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar. IMAGE:......

India-Japan aim to curtail China's maritime footprint

The India-Japan joint naval exercises are a strategic signal for China, observes Dr Rajaram Panda. IMAGE: Japanese Ship Kashima and Japanese Ship Shimayuki conducted an exercise with INS Rana and......