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Tuesday, February 17, 2026
TopicStealth fighters

Topic: Stealth fighters

China unveils F-35-like stealth fighter jets. It’s the ‘nimble disruptor’

The J-35 and J-35A are portrayed as a turning point in China’s pursuit of air dominance. They serve as symbols of national confidence and mastery over technologies once monopolised by the West.

India takes a relook at Russian Su-57, but not for its stealth. Here’s why

India exited the Indo-Russian FGFA programme in 2018. But now it might procure at least 2 squadrons of Su-57 aircraft from Russia and evaluate Russian proposal to manufacture them in India.

All about J-35A, the Chinese fifth-generation stealth fighter Pakistan plans to acquire

Pakistan is said to have finalised the purchase of up to 40 stealth fighters. If the delivery takes place, it will mark the first international export of the Chinese aircraft.

India’s tough choice between US and Russian stealth fighter jets & an obesity problem in the making

International media also reports on the first casualty of USAID cuts in India—closure of clinics for transgender people in Hyderabad, Thane & Pune.

Stealth frigate INS Tushil sails home to Karwar after maiden voyage of 12,500 nautical miles

Multi-role stealth guided missile ship is an upgraded Krivak III class frigate, of which six are already in service with Indian Navy. It was commissioned on 9 December last year.

Area denial is how India can counter China’s 300 stealth fighters, Pakistan’s possible J-35s

China’s rapid military modernisation is altering the regional power balance to the detriment of India’s security. India needs to pivot toward a multi-domain defence strategy.

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The debate about spheres of influence reorders India’s position

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.