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Chinese J-20 isn’t just a fighter jet—it’s a signal to US, Japan and India

A Chinese commentator noted that the J-20’s recent public appearance marked the maturation of the People’s Liberation Army Air Force’s stealth fighter programme.

Indian Army’s first brush with the PLA was in 1951. The windfall was Chushul airfield

The incident of 1951 in Ladakh's Chushul is a lesser-known historical fact. It was India's first brush with the PLA under unusual circumstances.

Indian military has narrowed the gap with PLA in drone warfare, now it needs a clear concept

The military needs to give careful thought to the employment of swarm drones. They can be used for deception, overloading enemy radars and forcing the launch of expensive interception missiles.

Xi’s anti-corruption drive will impact Chinese military. Beijing’s ambitions take a setback

As the Chinese state took control of land rights across the country, the CCP cadre suddenly had enormous power to transfer land for state activities.

Xi’s men are falling off the wall one by one. Even extreme loyalty doesn’t guarantee safety

For centuries, dictators have used arbitrary terror, so no one knows for certain which actions might be punished, to what extent, and when.

Xi purging military brass has a message—It’s CCP that calls shots in China, not PLA

US Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel’s statements suggest he seems to know something that we don’t about the military purge—US may be highly active inside China.

China’s still spreading lies about Galwan. Modi govt, Army must bring closure with formal inquiry

Chinese bot accounts on Twitter are spreading misinformation about the Galwan clash and humiliating Indian soldiers. Unless India responds, it will seem credible.

Chinese comedian’s PLA pun will lead to more censorship. No space for humour in Xi’s China

Although unconfirmed, rumours of comedian Li Haoshi’s Japanese nationality was enough to rile up Chinese nationalists.

China is preparing its young people for war. Movies are also part of defence education

In a nation, where the state decides what movies its population can see, celluloid serves as a powerful tool for the CCP to mould and mobilise young minds.

On Camera

XUV 7XO shows Mahindra’s engineering prowess. DAVINCI suspension makes a world of difference

The old XUV 700 was an indication that the Indian manufacturer had begun to up their game. But 7XO is world-class in terms of fit, finish, and equipment.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.