scorecardresearch
Add as a preferred source on Google
Tuesday, February 17, 2026
TopicSPICE-2000

Topic: SPICE-2000

For quick deployment of Rafale, IAF opts for HAMMER weapon system, not Israeli Spice 2000

Snehesh Alex Philip -
French HAMMER system was kept out of India’s 2016 contract for 36 Rafales due to its cost, but amid tensions with China, it can be equipped faster.

This is what IAF will do to ensure Balakot-style op isn’t questioned again

Snehesh Alex Philip -
The IAF has rewritten firing protocols for air-to-surface Israeli missile Crystal Maze, which gives live feed of hitting the target.

After Balakot success, IAF to integrate Spice 2000 bombs with Su30 MKI fighters

Snehesh Alex Philip -
This will be the second non-Russian and non-indigenous weapon to be integrated on the Su30 MKI — after ASRAAM.

Mirage 2000 couldn’t fire a single Crystal Maze during Balakot. Firing rules set to change now

Snehesh Alex Philip -
The IAF was about to launch Crystal Maze missiles on Balakot, which would have provided a live video feed. But it couldn’t fire them due to protocol.

On Camera

YourTurn

Opinion

The debate about spheres of influence reorders India’s position

Harsh V. Pant -
New world reordering tests New Delhi’s strategic autonomy, balancing ties without succumbing to exclusive dominance zones.

Rafale deal, AI summit, Sewa Teerth have something in common. See Verse 13.13 of the Gita

To win over Asia, Canada needs more than nice speeches

Economy

Urban co-op banks doubled loan book in 5 yrs, but stuck at under 2% of credit market—Sahakar Trends

Udit Bubna -
UCBs accounted for 1.8% of total industry credit in September 2025—down from 2.2% five yrs ago—showing that they are losing ground to faster PSU banks.

Defence

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

Snehesh Alex Philip -
At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

National Interest

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

Shekhar Gupta -
This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.

Follow us

Copyright © 2025 Printline Media Pvt. Ltd. All rights reserved.