Rafale fires MICA NG missile: All about the next-generation weapon built to target stealth aircraft, drones and cruise missilesFrance successfully test-fired its new MICA NG air-to-air missile from a Rafale jet, marking its first supersonic flight. This advanced mis...
05 Jun, 2026, 11.34 PM IST
Rafale fires MICA NG missile designed to hunt stealth jets in first supersonic testFrance has successfully tested its advanced MICA NG missile from a Rafale fighter jet. This new weapon is designed to counter stealth aircr...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.07 PM IST
India issues formal request to France for 114 Rafales in Rs 3.25 lakh crore dealIndia has requested France for 114 Rafale fighter jets. This major deal is valued at approximately 3.25 lakh crore rupees. A significant po...
01 Jun, 2026, 08.19 PM IST
Stealth, skies and sovereignty: India's fighter jet plan takes offThe Defence Ministry has issued tenders for India’s indigenous fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme to three p...
27 May, 2026, 09.23 PM IST
114 Rafale jets deal moves ahead as India finalises LoR for France: ReportIndia is nearing a significant defence deal with France for 114 Rafale fighter jets, with a Letter of Request expected soon. This acquisiti...
26 May, 2026, 05.49 PM IST
French carrier group moves south of Suez ahead of conditional UK-French Hormuz missionFrance's aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle is now in the Red Sea. This move prepares for a possible mission in the Strait of Hormuz. The F...
06 May, 2026, 09.32 PM IST
NATO fighter jets led by French Rafale intercepted Russian military aircraft over Baltic SeaNATO intercepts russian jets: NATO fighter jets intercepted Russian military aircraft over the Baltic Sea on Monday, April 20. Allied jets ...
22 Apr, 2026, 07.38 AM IST
NATO intercepts Russian military aircraft flying over Baltic SeaNATO's response was swift as jets stationed at Siauliai Air Base in Lithuania were dispatched to monitor Russian bombers and fighters intru...
21 Apr, 2026, 08.45 PM IST
War preparedness: Why India must spend smarter, not just moreIndia's journey towards a modernized defense sector is fraught with obstacles. While military budgets are on the rise, the country's over-d...
16 Apr, 2026, 11.15 PM IST
Actor or defence expert? R Madhavan's knowledge of fighter aircraft like Rafale, F18, F16, even 10 years before Dhurandhar, surprises his fans. Actor suggested India govt to 'go for Rafale'Actor R. Madhavan's detailed knowledge of fighter jets is surprising fans. Old social media posts show him discussing aircraft like the Raf...
05 Apr, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
IAF Chief in France, flags off new batch of Rafale jets for IndiaThe arrival of the new batch of the aircraft will pave the way for the IAF to raise a second squadron of the Rafale jets. The new squadron ...
22 Apr, 2021, 09.43 AM IST
Rafale jets of Indian & French air forces conduct complex maneuvers as part of mega drillApart from Rafale jets, the Indian Air Force deployed its Sukhoi and Mirage 2000 combat aircraft and other key assets like IL-78 flight ref...
21 Jan, 2021, 10.37 PM IST
CDS General Bipin Rawat to fly in a French Rafale fighter jetApart from the operational briefing, the CDS would be undertaking a sortie in the French Air Force Rafale fighter for almost one hour and w...
21 Jan, 2021, 02.02 PM IST
IAF will formally induct Rafale aircraft today as part of 17 Squadron at 10 am in AmbalaDefence Minister Rajnath Singh and Minister of the Armed Forces of France Florence Parly will be the chief guests for the event.
10 Sep, 2020, 09.43 AM IST
French Defence Minister Florence Parly to visit India for Rafale induction ceremonyDuring her visit, Parly will also pay floral tribute to India's valiant soldiers at the National War Memorial in Delhi, according to the st...
09 Sep, 2020, 02.20 PM IST
Unfazed by Rafale fire, France offers fighter for NavyThe French Navy feels it will be suitable for India and can be easily integrated onboard the aircraft carrier.
26 Sep, 2018, 08.41 AM IST
Open to manufacturing Rafale in India if bigger orders come through: Dassault CEO Eric Trappier"Yes, of course. We will see how we can carry forward with the 'Make in India' initiative. We are open to manufacturing Rafales in India,"D...
14 Jul, 2018, 08.17 PM IST