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MiG - 21: The Story of Russia’s ‘People’s Fighter’ and its Service...

MiG - 21: The Story of Russia’s ‘People’s Fighter’ and its Service...

By: Rakesh Krishnan Simha | Issue: Courtesy: www.swarajyamag.com | Date: 10 Jun , 2016

The time: 2 pm, December 12, 1971, India-Pakistan War. The place: A forward airbase in Jamnagar, Gujarat. One of the most eagerly awaited dogfights in aviation history is about to take place. The...

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The Forgotten Mutiny that Shook the British Empire

The Forgotten Mutiny that Shook the British Empire

By: Rakesh Krishnan Simha | Issue: Courtesy: www.swarajyamag.com | Date: 06 Jun , 2016

The naval mutiny of 1946 was among the hardest blows the British received during their brutal 200 year occupation of India. The unexpected revolt by more than 25,000 ratings of the Royal Indian...

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How India’s Missile Defence System can take down Pakistan

How India’s Missile Defence System can take down Pakistan

By: Rakesh Krishnan Simha | Issue: Courtesy: www.swarajyamag.com | Date: 03 Jun , 2016

Given the Pakistani obsession with matching India weapon for weapon, it is likely Islamabad will try and develop a Made in Pakistan BMD. At the same time, it will attempt to buy systems from...

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India’s Entry To Nuclear Suppliers Group

India’s Entry To Nuclear Suppliers Group

By: Rakesh Kr Sinha | Issue: Courtesy: www.swarajyamag.com | Date: 27 May , 2016

John Kirby, State Department Spokesman of USA, in his daily news conference of 14 May 2016 told the reporter, “I would point you back to what the president said during his visit to India in...

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Is The Indian Air Force On A Flight Path Of Extinction?

Is The Indian Air Force On A Flight Path Of Extinction?

By: Rakesh Krishnan Simha | Issue: Courtesy: www.swarajyamag.com | Date: 08 Apr , 2016

The IAF suffered a major setback in October 2012 when the government agreed to transfer most of its attack helicopters to the Indian Army. There will now be growing pressure on the IAF to transfer...

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Why the PAK-FA May Win the Stealth Dogfight

Why the PAK-FA May Win the Stealth Dogfight

By: Rakesh Krishnan Simha | Issue: Courtesy: www.swarajyamag.com | Date: 02 Mar , 2016

The US and Russian fighter jet design philosophy diverge vastly when it comes to stealth. The Russians believe stealth cannot help win an air-battle, whereas the US have over-emphasised...

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Cold Start: General KV Krishna Rao’s Greatest Legacy

Cold Start: General KV Krishna Rao’s Greatest Legacy

By: Rakesh Krishnan Simha | Issue: Courtesy: www.swarajyamag.com | Date: 27 Feb , 2016

General KV Krishna Rao, who passed away recently, was the progenitor of the Indian Army’s ‘Cold Start’ doctrine. Rakesh Krishnan Simha reviews the good General’s path breaking idea and...

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The IAF’s Fleet Strength is Depleting Fast, but Su-30MKI is Flying to the...

The IAF’s Fleet Strength is Depleting Fast, but Su-30MKI is Flying to the...

By: Rakesh Krishnan Simha | Issue: Courtesy: www.swarajyamag.com | Date: 06 Feb , 2016

The IAF is retaining a combat edge – thanks to increased induction of Su-30MKI fighters and the proposed acquisition of Tejas.  The Indian Air Force’s quick fix solution for its fighter...

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