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The article provides an overview of the space-based sensor capabilities of China and India in the Indo-Pacific region. It highlights the tensions between the two countries, which have led to an increase in military presence and a focus on enhancing space-based capabilities. China has made significant advancements in its military space capabilities, including the development of weapons systems that can target and disrupt space assets. India, on the other hand, has been focusing on developing its space-based capabilities for reconnaissance, surveillance, and meteorology. The article emphasizes the importance of space as a force multiplier for combat capabilities and calls for the strengthening of counter-space capabilities to safeguard space assets. It also mentions specific initiatives undertaken by India, such as the development of a communication satellite for the Indian Army and the establishment of the Defence Space Agency. [Extracted from the article]

The Singapore Air Show, held in February, highlighted Singapore's growing defense industry and featured participation from China and Japan. ST Engineering showcased new products, including the Terrex s5 Armoured Fighting Vehicle and the Taurus Multi-Role Unmanned Ground Vehicle. The airshow also showcased advancements in defense technology, such as ST Engineering's Next Gen SAR and Ultimax 100 Mk 9 firearms. China displayed its Z-10ME attack helicopter and a 40mm Low Velocity Automatic Grenade Launcher, while Japan promoted its defense exports, including the C-2 transport aircraft and P-1 maritime patrol aircraft. NEC showcased its NEC-LR-02T Rapid Deployable Long-Range Air Defense Radar. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on India's strategic shift in arms procurement towards France, making it the preferred supplier for vital combat assets in the air force and navy. Topics include India's historical defense partnership with France; recent orders for Dassault Rafale fighter aircraft and Naval Group's Scorpene-class submarines; challenges related to interoperability with NATO platforms; and India's plans to add more Rafales and procure additional Scorpene submarines.

The article discusses about the evolving challenges faced by the Indian Air Force (IAF) in countering threats from the People's Republic of China (PRC), focusing on the increasing disparity between the two air forces. Topic include The IAF is reorienting its forces to address this challenge, upgrading its infrastructure, offensive capability, air defense, and precision weapons to enhance its overall operational readiness against the growing threat posed by the PLAAF.

The article explores India's armed forces have benefited from a successful commercial space programme, affording them access to homegrown communication and surveillance satellites that are now launched into space on increasingly capable indigenous launchers. India's space-based capabilities primarily relate to the development of military satellites for communications, along with dual-use earth observation satellites for surveillance.

The article presents the discussion on India's security challenges are exacerbated by growing tensions with China. Topics include appearing to be the beginning of the end of a longstanding security partnership with Russia; and shock of the disruption in spares and support from Russia and a desire to not be beholden to arms supplies from the west.

The article features the Mk18 Ejection Seat developed by manufacturer Martin-Baker.

India has an estimated fleet of 3,000 T-90 and T-72 MBTs, but is likely to revaluate its use of Russian armour following the poor performance of these tanks in Ukraine. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article offers information on the TEJAS Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited that is now destined to enter the Indian Air Force (IAF). Topics covered include the aircraft's indigenous TARANG-1 B radar warning receiver (RWR) and countermeasures dispensing system capacities, and the company's proposed electronic warfare capability for TEJAS.