‘Change Bihar CM’: Prashant Kishor says Bankipur result sends message to BJP

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The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has highlighted the growing battlefield role of Russian glide bombs, which allow aircraft to strike targets from safe distances beyond enemy air defenses. Russia has leveraged its large existing bomb stockpiles by fitting them with conversion kits, as well as deploying purpose-built glide munitions. These weapons significantly reduce risk to aircrew while maintaining strike effectiveness deep inside enemy territory. The conflict has underscored a broader global shift toward standoff strike capabilities, with India also developing its own glide bombs for deep-strike missions.
India is undertaking a major expansion of its airborne early warning and control capabilities to strengthen air defence. The induction of new Netra Mk-1A aircraft is set to triple the indigenous fleet from six to eighteen platforms by 2028. A follow-on programme, the Netra Mk-2, aims to deliver more advanced indigenous AWACS aircraft by 2032. Together, these systems are designed to provide comprehensive battlespace awareness across multiple threat scenarios. The initiative reflects India's broader push toward self-reliant defence technology development.
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