Not just Rafale jets, make its weapons in India too: RajnathIn a significant development in defense collaboration, India has urged France to prioritize local production of weaponry linked to the Rafa...
21 Feb, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
HAMMER bombs: Here's all about how the guided bomb system that will enhance Indian Rafale’s strike capabilityIndia and France are set to deepen defense ties with proposed co-production of HAMMER precision-guided munitions and discussions on acquiri...
17 Feb, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
It’s a Go: Ministry clears purchase of 114 Rafales, SCALP missiles & moreIndia's defence ministry has greenlit the purchase of 114 Rafale fighter jets, with most to be manufactured domestically. This significant ...
13 Feb, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Rafale, SCALP get DAC nod; Meteor missile next? How India is planning to make 'Op Sindoor hero' a mighty fighterThe Defence Acquisition Council is set to review significant procurement proposals, including the acquisition of 114 Rafale combat aircraft...
12 Feb, 2026, 04.28 PM IST
In precision strike era, war has no front or rear: CISC Air Marshal Ashutosh DixitAir Marshal Ashutosh Dixit highlighted that precision-guided munitions like Brahmos and Scalp have diminished the significance of geographi...
12 Jun, 2025, 01.28 AM IST
Jaishankar heads to Europe: Strategic talks with EU, defence push in France post Operation SindoorS Jaishankar's Europe visit aims to bolster strategic ties with France, engage with the EU, and strengthen economic partnerships with Belgi...
08 Jun, 2025, 11.45 PM IST
Operation Sindoor: Why did India go beyond PoK and strike deep into Pakistan's heart?Unlike the past cross-border operations in PoK and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, this time India has targeted the headquarters of globally banned ter...
09 May, 2025, 10.34 PM IST
Scalp, HAMMER missiles & Kamikaze drones: How India used precision weapons to punish Pakistan under Operation SindoorIndia Attacks on Pakistan Today: Indian Air Force executed 'Operation Sindoor'. The operation targeted nine terror locations inside Pakista...
08 May, 2025, 11.21 AM IST
India much better equipped to target cross-border terror since BalakotIndia now has advanced military capabilities. These include longer-range missiles and loitering munitions. These can strike targets deep in...
04 May, 2025, 12.27 AM IST
IAF's Akraman underway for precise strikes in enemy zoneThe Indian Air Force is conducting Exercise Akraman in Central India, focusing on precision air strikes within contested airspace. Rafale f...
25 Apr, 2025, 12.36 AM IST
Four European nations agree to jointly develop long-range cruise missilesFrance, Germany, Italy, and Poland have signed a letter of intent to develop ground-launched cruise missiles with a range exceeding 500 km,...
11 Jul, 2024, 09.43 PM IST
Lethal missile SCALP available for Indian Navy's Rafale; talks onThe "game changer" SCALP missiles, which have a range of more than 300 km and are designed to hit high-value and strongly protected targets...
27 Nov, 2023, 12.30 AM IST
In ode to former IAF Chief BS Dhanoa, Rafale jets to have tail numbers with BS initialsSix Rafale trainer aircraft will carry RB series tail numbers which stand for Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria, the current Chief of Air Sta...
08 Dec, 2019, 08.59 PM IST
India's Rafale edge: A look at all the special features of the advanced fighter jetIndia in September 2016 inked a direct deal with French government to purchase 36 Rafale jets for €7.87 billion. Deal includes over €3 bill...
14 Nov, 2019, 11.38 AM IST
Air Force to get 'game changer' SCALP, Meteor missiles for the Rafale next yearFirst fighter jets likely to arrive in India by May 2020; missiles will out range all weapons in region.
18 Sep, 2019, 09.21 AM IST
First Rafale likely to be handed over on Oct 8; Rajnath Singh scheduled to go to France for ceremonyExpected to arrive in India by May next after months of testing and flight training for pilots
11 Sep, 2019, 07.27 AM IST
IAF to get Rafale fighter jets in September, flight to India next MayThe fighters will be flown by Indian pilots in France for 1,500 hours as part of the testing process.
02 Jul, 2019, 01.47 PM IST