Ministry of Defence inks Rs 2,312 crore contract with HAL for eight Dornier 228 Aircraft under Buy (Indian) categoryThe Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), Transport Aircraft Division, Kanpur, for the acquis...
IAF looking forward to induct more of newer-generation aircraft; Rafale definitely buzzword: VCASThe Indian Air Force is set to acquire more advanced fighter jets. This move aims to significantly boost the force's combat power. The spec...
Rafale fighter jet was hero during Operation Sindoor, says Vice Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Nagesh KapoorRafale fighter jets played a key role in Operation Sindoor. The Indian Air Force plans to acquire more Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft. Operati...
Rafale one of options, it will be easy to absorb: IAF Chief on MRFA programmeThe Indian Air Force considers Rafale jets and other options to bolster its air power. A procurement program for 114 multi-role fighter air...
Rafale rally: IAF accelerates push for new fighter jets to boost squadron strength amid China-Pak threatThe Indian Air Force wants more Rafale fighter jets. They plan to acquire them through a government deal with France. This is part of the M...
India needs 40 jets annually to address deficit, private sector can help boost aircraft production, says Air ChiefIndia faces a significant shortfall in fighter jet numbers, necessitating the production of 35 to 40 combat aircraft annually. Efforts are ...
India seen seeking global bids this year for 114 fightersIndia is set to invite bids this year for 114 multi-role fighters, crucial for the Indian Air Force as it faces declining squadron strength...
IAF induction of Tejas Mark-1A delayed further as engine issues persist from USThe induction of Indian Air Force's Tejas Mark-1A jets faces delays due to engine supply issues from GE, impacting planned deliveries. Hind...
Govt explores 'non-controversial' path to acquire multirole fightersThe government is seeking a non-controversial method to acquire 114 new multirole fighter jets for the Indian Air Force after the Rafale de...
Were ahead of China on tech in past but have lagged: Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet SinghIndia needs to catch up with China in military technology and production capacity, according to Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh. The Air...
Rafale’s India operations get a strategic push; Dassault establishes maintenance facility near Jewar AirportDassault Aviation is advancing plans to establish a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility near Jewar International Airport for I...
Need LCA delivery and medium fighters on time, says IAFThe air force has been wanting to proceed with the medium role acquisition under a model where the planes would be manufactured in India wi...
Sweden's Saab pitches both single, 2-seater variants of Gripen fighter jet to IAFThe Gripen E, a single seater 4.5-generation aircraft produced by Saab, is a key contender for the IAF's fighter programme along with Lockh...
Selected OEM for multi-role fighter aircraft programme will have to ensure tech transfer: Air Chief Marshal VR ChaudhariAir Chief Marshal Chaudhari said procurement of 114 jets under the MRFA project and acquisition of 83 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas wil...
After Tata-Airbus success, IAF keen on same model for fighter jetsThe estimated $20 bn procurement for 114 multi role fighter aircraft (MRFA) was initially being processed under the Strategic Partnership (...
Bengaluru to be backbone for Gripen offering to IAF: SaabSwedish defence major Saab responded to the initial tender by the IAF for its Multi Role Fighter Aircraft in July 2018 with its Gripen E MR...
Saab to hold meetings with Indian firms for making Gripen E aircraftSaab is in the fray for a contract to supply around 110 fighter planes to India under the Multi Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) programme.