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
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
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
From Rafales to space surveillance how India expanded military capabilities after Operation SindoorIndia is significantly boosting its military strength after Operation Sindoor. Major defense deals are being finalized, including new Rafal...
08 May, 2026, 10.14 PM IST
Boosting self-reliance: MBDA to develop local maintenance facility for IAF's MICA missilesEuropean missile maker MBDA and the Indian Air Force have signed an agreement. This pact will develop local capability for MICA missile mai...
06 May, 2026, 10.39 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
Operation Sindoor: India marks first anniversary of its most expansive multi-domain combat mission in half a centuryOperation Sindoor, launched after the Pahalgam attack, redefined India's security. It utilized drones and AI, prompting a military upgrade....
06 May, 2026, 08.57 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
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
Actor or defence expert? R Madhavan's knowledge of fighter aircraft like Rafale, F18, F16, even 10 years before Dhurandhar, surprises his fans. Actor suggested India govt to 'go for Rafale'Actor R. Madhavan's detailed knowledge of fighter jets is surprising fans. Old social media posts show him discussing aircraft like the Raf...
05 Apr, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
Dhurandhar star R Madhavan’s 2011 Rafale, Su30 take resurfaces; Netizens say he’s the 'perfect Ajay Sanyal'Actor R Madhavan is trending for his decade-old X posts recommending the Rafale fighter jet, years before India's official purchase. His pr...
02 Apr, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
114 Rafale jets, 60 transport aircraft, AEW&C, Tejas MK1A deals to be finalised this year in IAF modernisation pushIndia's Air Force is set for a major upgrade with significant defence contracts planned for FY 2026-27. Key procurements include 114 Rafale...
24 Mar, 2026, 09.47 PM IST
Republic Day: Rafale jets to perform air show as part of R-Day celebrationsThis will be the first R-Day celebration held on the ceremonial boulevard since Rajpath was renamed Kartavya Path, and the flypast will inc...
24 Jan, 2023, 04.29 PM IST
11 Rafale aircraft in India, entire batch expected by April 2022: Defence Minister"11 Rafale aircraft have arrived in India. By this March, India will have 17 Rafale aircraft. By April 2022, all Rafale aircraft (the entir...
08 Feb, 2021, 01.05 PM IST