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
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
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
Pakistan navy to add advanced Chinese submarinesPakistan's Navy is acquiring advanced Chinese submarines. This move enhances maritime security and defense cooperation with China. The firs...
30 Apr, 2026, 03.41 PM 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
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
India's first woman Rafale fighter jet pilot part of IAF tableauLast year, Flight Lieutenant Bhawna Kanth became the first female fighter jet pilot to be part of the IAF tableau. Singh, who is from Varan...
26 Jan, 2022, 11.47 AM IST
I join in IAF’s Rafale happiness but govt has questions to answer: Former defence minister AK Antony“I welcome the arrival of five Rafale fighter jets and hope it will further boost the confidence of IAF in meeting the challenges from Chin...
30 Jul, 2020, 02.47 PM IST
Offset contract in Rafale deal to help skill youth, says FM SitharamanThe first Rafale fighter jet will be delivered to the Indian Air Force in September 2019, as per schedule, a top official had said on Satur...
16 Jul, 2019, 07.13 AM IST
First Rafale delivery in September 2019 as per schedule: Ajay KumarRafale fighter jets, manufactured by France-based Dassault Aviation, are twin-engine multi-role fighter aircraft.
15 Jul, 2019, 10.24 AM IST
French envoy rejects reports of Pak pilots training on Rafale in FranceFrench diplomatic sources said no Pakistani pilots ever trained on Rafale jets in France.
11 Apr, 2019, 02.19 PM IST
Rafale issue will not tarnish Air Force's image: Raghunath NambiarAddressing a press conference, Eastern Air Command's Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief Air Marshal Raghunath Nambiar said the IAF would never...
19 Nov, 2018, 07.04 PM IST
SC reserves order on pleas seeking court monitored probe in Rafale dealThe Supreme Court on Wednesday reserved its order on pleas seeking court monitored probe in procurement of 36 Rafale fighter jets from Fran...
14 Nov, 2018, 09.28 PM IST
IAF Deputy Chief flies first Rafale manufactured by Dassault for IndiaDeputy Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Raghunath Nambiar on Thursday flew the first Rafale fighter jet manufactured by Dassault Aviation for...
20 Sep, 2018, 10.09 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
Government to decide on Rafale fighter jet deal only after March: Manohar ParrikarThe ministry's CNC should report back by early March, the defence minister told a media conference at the Aero India airshow in Bengaluru.
19 Feb, 2015, 11.53 AM IST