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
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
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
Indian Air Force Jaguar aircraft issue deepens with shortage of critical ejection seat parts, can indigenous solution work?The Indian Air Force is grappling with a critical shortage of spare parts for its ageing Jaguar fighter jets. This issue particularly affec...
23 May, 2026, 11.16 PM IST
Long before Tejas, how India’s indigenous fighter jet Marut met a painful death that still haunts India todayIndia's HF-24 Marut was its first indigenous jet fighter. Developed with German expertise, it faced engine issues limiting its speed. Despi...
19 May, 2026, 04.46 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
Red lines redrawn; need for stronger air, cyber warfare capabilities: Experts on Op Sindoor lessonsOperation Sindoor, launched a year ago, has provided crucial military insights. Experts highlight the importance of combined air power and ...
06 May, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
Indian Air Force Haryana unit stopped Pakistani missile aimed at Delhi during Op Sindoor last year, check Barak-8 featuresAn Indian Air Force unit in Haryana successfully intercepted and destroyed a Pakistani ballistic missile, potentially aimed at Delhi, durin...
22 Apr, 2026, 10.46 AM IST
A P Singh flies USAF F-15EX during Indian Air Force chief’s US visitIndian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh experienced a flight in a US F-15EX Eagle II fighter jet at Nellis Air Force Base...
18 Apr, 2026, 10.29 AM 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
Big boost to IAF: GE Aerospace, HAL seal technical pact on jet enginesIndia and the US have reached a significant agreement on coproduction of fighter jet engines. GE Aerospace and Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd ha...
13 Apr, 2026, 12.25 AM IST
IAF's Tejas fighter jet return to skies today after 2-month groundingThe Indian Air Force’s indigenous LCA Tejas fleet is expected to resume operations from April 8 after a nearly two-month grounding caused b...
08 Apr, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
IAF's Tejas fleet set to resume flights next week after 2-month groundingIndian Air Force Tejas fighter jets will fly again next week. The entire fleet of 34 jets was grounded in February after an accident. A sof...
02 Apr, 2026, 08.02 PM IST
IAF squadron shortage being addressed through multi-pronged approaches: Parliamentary panelIndia's Air Force is grappling with dwindling fighter squadron numbers due to the retirement of older MiG variants. A parliamentary report ...
17 Dec, 2024, 09.27 PM IST
IAF to operationalise second squadron of Tejas; IAF Chief to do itThis event will be conducted at Air Force Station, Sulur near Coimbatore. The squadron will be equipped with LCA Tejas FOC Aircraft and wil...
26 May, 2020, 12.47 PM IST
IAF to operationalise No.18 Squadron at CoimbatoreThe No.18 Squadron, formed in 1965 with the motto "Teevra aur Nirbhaya" meaning "Swift and Fearless," was earlier flying MiG 27 aircraft.
25 May, 2020, 02.21 PM IST
Antony to inaugurate Su-30 squadron at Thanjavur air baseDefence Minister A K Antony will tomorrow inaugurate an airbase here to house squadron of IAFs lethal Su-30 MKI combat aircraft.
26 May, 2013, 01.17 PM IST