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In this episode, Ryan Finnerty, FlightGlobal’s America’s defence reporter, is joined by FlightGlobal’s defence team, including Greg Waldron in Singapore and Craig Hoyle in London, to discuss the recent air battle that took place high above the disputed border between India and Pakistan, and the long-term implications for Indian airpower.

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Further reading

India's fighter shortfall grows critical as China offers J-35 jets to Pakistan amid regional tensions | Flight Global

India's fighter shortfall grows critical as China offers J-35 jets to Pakistan amidregional tensions | Flight Global

HAL chief focuses on key programmes as company evolves for new niche | Interview |Flight Global

Awkward discrepancies in Indian Rafale shootdown image | Analysis | Flight Global

Pakistan poised to become J-35 operator | News | Flight Global

China continues search for fighter export success | Analysis | Flight Global

Trump tosses F-35 into India’s fighter acquisition jumble | News | Flight Global

F-15EX deemed effective against fifth-generation threats in Pentagon evaluation | Indepth | Flight Global

Indian MoD signs deal for 26 Rafale M carrier-based fighters | News | Flight Global

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