India "top priority" for France ahead of G7 Summit, focus on West Asia and strategic defence tiesFrance views India as a top priority partner. Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, French sources emphasized a special relationsh...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.26 PM IST
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 request to France for 114 Rafale jets under Rs 3.25 lakh crore dealIndia has initiated the process to acquire 114 Rafale fighter jets from France. A letter of request has been sent, paving the way for price...
01 Jun, 2026, 11.59 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
Pakistan navy to add advanced Chinese submarinesPakistan's Navy is acquiring advanced Chinese submarines. This move enhances maritime security and defense cooperation with China. The firs...
30 Apr, 2026, 03.41 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
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
Amid border row with China, Indian, French Rafales to carry out SKYROS wargames in Jodhpur"The French Air Force Rafale fighters would be coming to Jodhpur for the SKYROS wargames which would see them flying with Indian Rafales fr...
30 Dec, 2020, 11.21 AM IST
Law Ministry cautions government against terms of Rafale dealIn case of a commercial dispute, the arbitration proceedings should take place in India and not Switzerland as suggested in the draft, the ...
14 Jul, 2018, 04.40 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi's visit to France: Suspense over Rafale dealRafale was selected by India from among five bidders in 2012 since it was the lowest bidder.
14 Jul, 2018, 03.24 PM IST
France may divert its order to meet India's demand for RafaleSources said modalities are being worked out and nitty-gritty will be finalised once Indian and French govt start talking in detail.
16 Apr, 2015, 12.59 AM IST