FCAS collapse opens door for India-France sixth-gen fighter jet programmeIndia and France are discussing a joint project for a sixth-generation fighter jet. This opportunity arises after a Franco-German plan for ...
12 Jun, 2026, 07.51 AM 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
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
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
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
Navy zeroes in on naval Rafale; jet deal likely during PM Modi's France visitThe PM will be in France on July 13-14 during which he will be the Guest of Honour at the Bastille Day Parade. The multi-billion dollar dea...
09 Jul, 2023, 08.07 AM IST
Rafale deal: SC gives clean chit, here is a brief timeline of the fighter jet caseAfter a 12-year long procurement process, India received first Rafale figher jet in a ceremony in France attended by Indian Defence Ministe...
14 Nov, 2019, 01.15 PM IST
Supreme Court to pronounce verdict on pleas seeking probe into the Rafale jet deal tomorrowA bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi had reserved its verdict on a batch of pleas on November 14.
13 Dec, 2018, 06.56 PM IST
SC adjourns hearing on Rafale deal PIL to October 10A bench of Justices Ranjan Gogoi, Navin Sinha and K M Joseph adjourned the matter till October 10 after petitioner advocate M L Sharma told...
18 Sep, 2018, 01.05 PM IST
SC to hear next week plea to stay Rafale dealA bench comprising Chief Justice Dipak Misra and Justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud considered the submissions of advocate M L Sha...
05 Sep, 2018, 01.43 PM IST
Rafale allegations unsubstantiated, reprocessed lies: Arun JaitleyHis blog comes amidst allegations of scandal in Rafale fighter deal levelled by Prashant Bhushan and two former BJP ministers - Yashwant Si...
08 Aug, 2018, 11.08 PM IST
Rafale deal: French defence minister Jean-Yves Le Drian to visit India againDefence sources said French Defence Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian is likely to arrive in India soon to carry forward talks on the Rafale jets.
14 Jul, 2018, 03.44 PM IST
Congress attacks PM Narendra Modi again over Rafale dealAccusing the NDA government of playing with national security, the Congress also asked why it was hesitant in making public the fighter pla...
01 Dec, 2017, 09.42 PM IST