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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- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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...11 Feb, 2026, 08.59 PM IST
- Indian Air Force likely to operationalise second squadron of Rafale aircraft by July-endThe formal induction ceremony of the Rafale fleet had taken place at Ambala on September 10 last year. Later on, other batches of the fight...13 Jul, 2021, 11.17 PM IST
- IAF set to raise second squadron of Rafale jets in Hasimara, West BengalThe second Rafale squadron being raised at the next main operating base at Hasimara in mid-April this year. India is expected to get more R...12 Mar, 2021, 02.38 PM IST
- More firepower to IAF, 3 more Rafales to be added to fleetThe Indian Embassy in France tweeted that three more Rafale jets have taken off from Istres for a non-stop flight to India with mid-air ref...28 Jan, 2021, 12.25 AM IST
- 36 Rafale fighter jets fleet will be a game changer for India: ExpertsThe timing of induction of the 4.5 generation combat jets assumed significance as it came in the midst of India's tense border row with Chi...29 Jul, 2020, 08.06 PM IST
- 'Unprecedented moment': Rajnath describes experience of flying on RafaleJust before taking off for the sortie, the minister performed a brief Shastra Puja on the new aircraft as he emblazoned it with an 'Om' til...09 Oct, 2019, 07.16 AM IST
- French Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian to visit IndiaThough sources said no "restricted meeting" is scheduled, the aircraft deal is likely to come up as the French government is keen to wrap i...26 Nov, 2014, 06.13 PM IST
- No deadline for signing 126 Rafale combat aircraft deal for Indian Air Force: AK AntonyAntony today refused to set a deadline for conclusion of a multi-billion dollar deal to procure 126 Rafale combat aircraft for the Air Forc...30 Oct, 2013, 05.38 PM IST
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