Joseph P Chacko

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Joseph P. Chacko is the publisher of Frontier India. He holds an M.B.A in International Business. Books: Author: Foxtrot to Arihant: The Story of Indian Navy's Submarine Arm; Co Author : Warring Navies - India and Pakistan. *views are Personal

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Russia’s Su-57 Leaves US F-35, F-22 and the Chinese J-20 Far Behind in Combat Experience

The Russian Su-57 can be considered the most battle-tested fifth-generation fighter aircraft. Despite entering service more than a decade ago, the US and Chinese...

Transnistria Throws in with Russia, Raising Fears of New War Front

Shortly after obtaining independence, Moldova was thrust into a territorial conflict in 1991 when Transnistria, one of its largely Russian-speaking districts bordering Ukraine, seceded....

Can Lockheed Martin Deliver? Reaching 2,400 F-35s by 2044 Seems Improbable Based on Current Plans

The United States has great aspirations for its fifth-generation fighter, the F-35. According to US military projections, by 2044, the total number of F-35s...

EU Fails to Meet Shell Pledge for Ukraine, Questions Remain About Capacity

In February, the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry announced that the Ukrainian Armed Forces were experiencing a shell shortage. According to President Vladimir Zelensky, the decision...

Extra Gripen C/D Jets and ‘Respect’ Grease Wheels for Hungary’s NATO Vote on Sweden

One might have thought Turkey would be the last country to agree to Sweden's request to join NATO. However, that wasn't the case because...

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Agni-Prime Takes the Rail Route: The Strategic Surprise Behind DRDO’s Latest Test

An important milestone in India's strategic deterrence capabilities was...

From Gurukuls to Sweatshops: A Critical Review and Roadmap for Indian Education

The Indian education system, with its roots in the...

The EU’s Ukraine Tug-of-War: Member States Clash with Unelected Officials

The European Union (EU) was established on the principles...

Beyond 42: Building a Networked Air Power for a New Era

Operation Sindoor, the May 2025 cross-border strikes that dismantled...