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Thursday, August 14, 2025
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Topic: Sukhoi

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.

Massive in size & capable of heavyweight strikes. Russia’s S-70 Okhotnik is unlike any other drone

No clarity on whether it was shot down intentionally or accidentally.Some reports suggest that it was purposely brought down to prevent Ukrainians getting their hands on the drone.

Armenia looks to India for Astra missiles, upgrade of its Sukhoi fleet

Four Su30s bought from Russia in 2019 did not take part in the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh conflict with Azerbaijan as they lacked fire power, including guided air-to-surface munitions.

HAL expands presence in Malaysia, eyes foray into southeast Asian market

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates regional office of state-run Hindustan Aeronautics Limited in Kuala Lumpur. This is HAL's 2nd such office in the country.

Iran may have already got Su-35s in exchange for Shahed drones. Understanding the ‘deal’ with Russia

Significant delivery for Tehran as it hasn’t acquired military planes since 1990s. Some analysts believe the Russian multi-role fighters were originally meant for Egypt.

Rafale, Sukhoi, Chinooks: IAF to launch massive exercise in Eastern sector starting Thursday

The Chinese have increased their state of alertness in wake of the IAF exercise and have deployed airborne early-warning aircraft at its Shigatse airport.

IAF to deploy Rafale, Sukhoi, Mirage 2000 combat jets during Indo-French air exercise

The Indian Air Force said its deployment will also include IL-78 flight refuelling aircraft as well as airborne warning and control system.

India successfully test fires air-launched version of BrahMos missile from Sukhoi jet

The missile hit a sinking ship in the Bay of Bengal with accuracy, official sources said. It was fired after the Su-30 MKI aircraft travelled for over three hours.

After Balakot, Modi govt fast-tracks integration of Brahmos missile on Sukhoi fighter jets

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd & BrahMos Aerospace were told to expedite the project, said officials.

Airbus, Lockheed rush to tap India’s $620 billion defence market

At the heart of the development is India’s insistence on local manufacturing, which mandates that at least 30 percent of parts in imported defence products are made in India.

On Camera

India’s land acquisition disputes have a way out. Both Japan and Gujarat have used it

India’s archaic land laws fuel delays, cost overruns and gridlock in everything from highways to housing. Something has to give.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.