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
India shortlists three private firms to build next-gen stealth fighter jetsTenders are soon going to private companies for India's next-generation fighter jet program. Tata Advanced Systems, Larsen & Toubro, and Bh...
24 May, 2026, 11.52 PM IST
Op Sindoor legacy: India moves from borrowing muscle to becoming a source for global playersIndia's defense sector is experiencing a historic upswing, with exports surpassing 38,000 crore rupees. This surge is directly linked to th...
07 May, 2026, 03.49 PM IST
India to get German submarines soon: Check key features and capabilities of TKMS Type 214 submarines to be acquired under $8 billionIndia is set to acquire advanced Type 214 submarines from Germany. Defence ministers from both nations visited a submarine facility, highli...
23 Apr, 2026, 01.00 PM IST
Indian Army eyes tech-driven future at key biannual Army Commanders’ Conference 2026Indian Army commanders met to review border security and enhance combat strength. They focused on future readiness, designating 2026 as the...
17 Apr, 2026, 09.09 PM IST
IAF to deploy long-range drones via transport aircraft, helicopters for strike, surveillance rolesThe Indian Air Force is enhancing its combat power. It is acquiring air-launched drones and loitering munitions. These systems will be depl...
17 Apr, 2026, 07.16 PM IST
HAL GE deal moves a step closer: F-414 engine to power three indigenous IAF jets including Tejas Mk-2, TEDBF and AMCAIndia is set to manufacture GE F-414-INS6 turbofan engines domestically. Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd and GE Aerospace have signed a key techn...
16 Apr, 2026, 06.27 PM IST
Big boost to IAF: GE Aerospace, HAL seal technical pact on jet enginesIndia and the US have reached a significant agreement on coproduction of fighter jet engines. GE Aerospace and Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd ha...
13 Apr, 2026, 12.25 AM IST
IAF's Tejas fighter jet return to skies today after 2-month groundingThe Indian Air Force’s indigenous LCA Tejas fleet is expected to resume operations from April 8 after a nearly two-month grounding caused b...
08 Apr, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
IAF's Tejas fleet set to resume flights next week after 2-month groundingIndian Air Force Tejas fighter jets will fly again next week. The entire fleet of 34 jets was grounded in February after an accident. A sof...
02 Apr, 2026, 08.02 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
HAL says no crash in Tejas incident, calls it 'minor technical issue'Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has clarified that no Light Combat Aircraft Tejas crashed. The company stated a recent reported event was a m...
23 Feb, 2026, 02.51 PM IST
First crash in 23 years: Here are 6 key facts about the Tejas fighter jetAn Indian Air Force's LCA Tejas aircraft crashed near Rajasthan's Jaisalmer, with the pilot safely ejecting. This marks the first crash inv...
13 Mar, 2024, 02.48 PM IST
IAF's Tejas crashes near Jaisalmer in Rajasthan, pilot ejected safelyIn a post on X (formerly Twitter), IAF said "One Tejas aircraft of the Indian Air Force met with an accident at Jaisalmer, today during an ...
12 Mar, 2024, 03.55 PM IST
IAF chief Bhadauria flies Tejas single-seater aircraft at Sulur airbaseChief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal R K S Bhadauria flew a Tejas single-seater light combat aircraft at the Sulur air force station on Wed...
27 May, 2020, 04.49 PM IST
Tejas world-class fighter jet, plays defined role: HAL chiefHAL chairman and managing director T Suvarna Raju said most of the 42 modifications in Tejas sought by the IAF, including weaponisation of ...
14 Jul, 2018, 09.22 PM IST
HAL to get Tejas key parts from private playersIn the long run, HAL plans to play the role of a system integrator with private firms doing most of the manufacturing, the sources said.
29 Mar, 2018, 08.16 AM IST