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Meet Talisman: The electronic warfare system that can protect India’s most important fighter jet

Dhruv Mishra - 2 June, 2026

Already operational on the Indian Navy’s MiG 29K fleet, Talisman can automatically detect hostile radar signals, generate countermeasures and protect nearby friendly aircraft, strengthening India’s focus on electronic warfare.

Centre issues request for proposal to three private bidders to build prototypes of the fifth-generation fighter jet AMCA

Shraddha Pandey - 27 May, 2026

One of the three shortlisted companies that wins the Rs 15,000 crore project will have to build five AMCA prototypes at a new greenfield facility in Andhra Pradesh.

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The US lost 17 aircraft and 25 drones worth $29 billion in Trump’s war against Iran, reveals Congressional Research Service report

OpIndia Staff - 20 May, 2026

It quoted Jules W. Hurst III who stated, "The department's cost estimate for military operations in Iran has increased to $29 billion."

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Israel destroys several American F-14 jets of Iran at Isfahan airport, the entire operational fleet of Tomcats is hosted at the airbase

OpIndia Staff - 8 March, 2026

As part of the ongoing Operation Roaring Lion, the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) on Sunday announced the destruction of several Iranian F-14 Tomcat fighter...

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India set to consider Rs 3.25 lakh crore mega deal to acquire 114 Rafale jets from France

OpIndia Staff - 13 January, 2026

The proposed Rs 3.25 lakh crore Rafale deal could mark India’s largest-ever defence acquisition, combining rapid IAF induction with a major push for indigenous manufacturing and long-term self-reliance

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Reuters journalist Saad Sayeed writes dubious ‘exclusive’ stories to boost unrealistic Pakistan defence deal narrative, makes self citation loop obvious

Anurag - 13 January, 2026

Articles cited Pakistan’s 2025 conflict with India, framed weapons as combat-proven economic lifelines, downplayed ethical risks of arming conflict zones, and offered limited independent verification, prompting questions about editorial oversight at a global news agency.