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
Russian President Putin pitches Su-57 stealth jet to India; indicates readiness for co-productionRussia's President Vladimir Putin says Moscow is open to cooperating with India on the Su-57 stealth fighter jet. This includes supplying t...
05 Jun, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
Who is Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit? All about new IAF Vice Chief with 3,300+ flying hours on MiG-21, other aircraftsAir Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, a decorated fighter and test pilot, is set to become the next Vice Chief of the Air Staff from July 1. His exte...
05 Jun, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
DRDO, IAF successfully test RudraM-II air-to-surface missile from Su-30MKI fighter; hits target with pin-point accuracyIndia's Defence Research and Development Organisation and the Indian Air Force have successfully conducted flight tests of the RudraM-II ai...
02 Jun, 2026, 07.32 PM IST
Rajnath Singh releases volume on Operation Sindoor with accounts of officers, aviators, other combatantsDefence Minister Rajnath Singh has officially launched the book 'Operation Sindoor', a documented chronicle of extraordinary heroism featur...
29 May, 2026, 06.33 PM IST
HAL out, Tata and L&T in: IAF pushes ahead with private firms to fulfil India’s AMCA fifth-generation jet dreamIndia's ambitious Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program has advanced with the Defence Ministry inviting bids from private firms fo...
28 May, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
Defence Ministry issues RFP for indigenous 5th-gen Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft project to 3 shortlisted biddersIndia's Defence Ministry has issued a Request for Proposal for its indigenous fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft project. Thr...
27 May, 2026, 04.46 PM IST
Known for their jaw-dropping manoeuvres in skies, IAF's Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team turns 30From its debut in 1996, it has been part of over 800 breathtaking displays across India and abroad, including marquee events in the country...
26 May, 2026, 08.56 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
Apache vs Prachand: Why India operates both attack helicopters and how they differIndia is acquiring support for Boeing AH-64E Apache attack helicopters. This acquisition renews discussions on India's use of foreign and i...
24 May, 2026, 06.25 PM IST
Indian Air Force chief bats for self-reliance in defence capabilitiesAir Chief Marshal A P Singh stressed self-reliance for India's defence. He spoke at the Air Force Test Pilots School graduation. Seventeen ...
24 May, 2026, 02.44 PM IST
Securing the skies together: IAF Chief AP Singh charts course for 21st-century air power in Sri LankaIndia's Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, visited Sri Lanka. He spoke at the National Defence College on 21st May 2026. The v...
22 May, 2026, 12.14 PM IST
Sqn Ldr Saanya becomes first woman officer to earn Cat-A QFI qualification: IAFSqn Ldr Saanya has made history by becoming the first woman officer in the Indian Air Force to earn the Cat-A Qualified Flying Instructor q...
18 May, 2026, 11.46 PM IST
IAF’s made-in-India C-295 ready for flight trials, deputy air chief inspects aircraft at Tata-Airbus Vadodara facilityIndia's defense manufacturing takes a leap forward. The first domestically assembled Airbus C-295 aircraft is now ready for its flight test...
18 May, 2026, 06.55 PM IST
IAF begins process to replace VIP transport fleet, issues RFI for new long-range business jetsThe Indian Air Force is starting to replace its old VIP transport planes. They have issued a request for information to buy four to six new...
17 May, 2026, 02.13 PM IST
Drones, UAS no longer just eyes in sky, but like 'claws in the sky': Air Chief Marshal A P SinghIAF Chief Air Chief Marshal A P Singh stated that drones are now "claws in the sky," extending air power and emphasizing the need for compl...
15 May, 2026, 07.54 PM IST
IAF Base Repair depot in Nashik successfully carries out indigenous overhaul of Navy's MiG-29K ejection seatThe Indian Air Force has achieved self-reliance by overhauling the Indian Navy's MiG-29K ejection seat in Nashik. This task was previously ...
15 May, 2026, 05.31 PM IST