New Zealand issues state of emergency as 11-metre waves batter Wellington coast; hundreds evacuatedAuthorities evacuated hundreds of people from their seaside homes in New Zealand's capital on Tuesday as 11-metre (36-foot) waves lashed th...
09 Jun, 2026, 07.24 AM IST
Defence ministry expects 24 Tejas Mk1A jets to be ready by end of yearDefence ministry sources have said that the production and readiness schedule for the LCA Mark1A is expected to reach around 18 to 24 aircr...
08 Jun, 2026, 08.37 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
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
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit appointed as next Indian Air Force Vice ChiefAir Marshal Ashutosh Dixit will become the next Vice Chief of the Air Staff on July 1. He currently serves as the Chief of Integrated Defen...
05 Jun, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
Russian President Vladimir Putin pledges non-interference in 'delicate' India-China relationsRussian President Putin said Moscow won't interfere in India-China relations. He expressed confidence that both nations are committed to re...
05 Jun, 2026, 10.36 AM IST
Sweden's Gripen faces moment of truth in Ukraine's air war with RussiaUkraine is set to make the Swedish Gripen fighter jet the backbone of its air force, acquiring 20 new Gripen E models and 16 older donated ...
04 Jun, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
French jets intercepted Russian aircraft 11 times over a week in BalticsFrench warplanes were scrambled 11 times last week during NATO's Baltic Air Policing Mission, intercepting Russian military aircraft. These...
04 Jun, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
Indian Air Force marks milestone with Su-30MKI's maiden landing at Navi Mumbai airportA Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jet made its first landing at Navi Mumbai International Airport. This event marks a significant milestone for the...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.34 AM IST
Taiwan says 2 dead in military training plane crashA Taiwanese military training aircraft crashed on Tuesday. The T-34 plane went down at Gangshan Air Base in Kaohsiung. Two pilots, Lieutena...
02 Jun, 2026, 09.50 AM 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
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 AMCA fighter jet tenders to Tata, L&T-BEL, Bharat Forge-BEML: ReportIndia's defence ministry has moved forward with its indigenous fifth-generation fighter jet program. The Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft RF...
27 May, 2026, 03.58 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