Countering maritime contestation: India, France set to deepen undersea defence capabilitiesIndia and France are set to strengthen defense cooperation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to France will focus on accelerating key m...
12 Jun, 2026, 08.28 PM IST
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
India, France ink Rs 63,000 cr deal for 26 Rafale Marine fighter jetsIndia and France have signed a Rs 63,000 crore deal for 26 Rafale M Fighter jets, approved by the Cabinet Committee on Security earlier thi...
28 Apr, 2025, 08.21 PM IST
India approves Rs 63,000 crore deal to acquire 26 Rafale Marine fighter jets from FranceIndia is poised to acquire 26 Rafale Marine fighter aircraft from France in a government-to-government deal valued at over Rs 63,000 crore....
09 Apr, 2025, 06.08 PM IST
HAL back on Rafale Radar, talks on for making jets in IndiaFrench aircraft manufacturer Dassault and state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited have worked most recently on $2.1 b deal to upgrade IAF...
18 Feb, 2020, 02.45 PM IST
Rafale verdict will have positive impact on overall military procurement: Ex-IAF chief DhanoaDelivering its much-awaited ruling on the matter, SC today refused to review its earlier decision of giving a clean chit to the govt while ...
15 Nov, 2019, 10.32 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
Rahul Gandhi should apologise on Rafale deal issue: Rajnath SinghSingh said, "Rahul Gandhi should apologise on the floor of the House for misleading the country on the Rafale jet deal issue for political ...
14 Dec, 2018, 01.02 PM IST
IAF quietly making preparations to welcome Rafale jetsA number of IAF teams have already visited France to help Dassault Aviation, the manufacturer of Rafale, incorporate India-specific enhance...
09 Sep, 2018, 03.30 PM IST