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Norway sends F-35 jets to intercept Russian nuclear-capable bombers and MiG-31s over Barents and Norwegian Seas during 16-hour Arctic patrol; watch the aerial confrontationRussian nuclear-capable bombers, the Tu-160, completed a 16-hour patrol over the Barents and Norwegian Seas, prompting a response from Norw...
Donald Trump unveils 'flying White House' gifted by Qatar amidst Iran war, Strait of Hormuz deal at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. All about 'largest Air Force One ever built'Donald Trump Air Force One: The aircraft, a luxury Boeing 747, had previously generated controversy after Qatar offered it to replace the p...
'Sharks' in Bay of Bengal: Pakistan tries to reopen a dormant frontPakistan's new submarines are expanding its naval reach. These vessels can stay submerged longer, allowing operations far from home. Pakist...
B52 crashed: Why are jumbo jet sized bombers such as B-52, Tu-95 and H-6 still flying amid advanced air defenses and stealth fighter jetsGiant bombers like the B-52 and Tu-95 continue to serve as vital strategic assets. Their immense range and payload capacity allow them to d...
B-52 was in the air a very short time before crashing and killing all 8 on boardA B-52 bomber crashed at Edwards Air Force Base during a test flight. All eight people on board perished. The aircraft was part of a progra...
Air India's foundations rebuilt, but aircraft delivery delays hurt growth plans: Campbell WilsonAir India's CEO Campbell Wilson is stepping down. He states the airline has rebuilt its foundations. However, aircraft delivery delays and ...
Defence ministry expects 24 Tejas Mk1A jets to be ready by end of yearDefence ministry sources have said that the production and readiness schedule for the LCA Mark1A is expected to reach around 18 to 24 aircr...
One Dreamliner leaves, six routes go dark, but IndiGo unveils 'bigger' FY30 ambitionsIndiGo unveiled an ambitious plan to nearly double its scale by FY30, targeting 200 million passengers annually. The airline will focus on ...
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...
China is building launch pads near its nuclear missile silosChina is constructing a massive military complex in its desert regions. Satellite images reveal a sprawling network of launch pads and bunk...
Stealth, skies and sovereignty: India's fighter jet plan takes offThe Defence Ministry has issued tenders for India’s indigenous fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme to three p...
'Su-30MKI' upgrade: Op Sindoor hero to get big anti-jamming update under 'Super Sukhoi' programmeSu-30MKI jets' upgrade news: The Indian Air Force is upgrading its Su-30MKI fighter jets. A new advanced GPS antenna will enhance electroni...
Delhi Airport’s Terminal 2 could be phased out by 2033Delhi Airport's Terminal 2 will close by 2033. Operator DIAL plans to expand Terminal 3 by adding a new pier. This expansion will accommoda...
Indian Air Force Jaguar aircraft issue deepens with shortage of critical ejection seat parts, can indigenous solution work?The Indian Air Force is grappling with a critical shortage of spare parts for its ageing Jaguar fighter jets. This issue particularly affec...
Air India’s cabin glow-up is fighting the pressure of a brutal money heatAir India is undergoing a significant fleet overhaul, investing $400 million in refurbishing cabins with new seats, entertainment systems, ...
IAF’s made-in-India C-295 ready for flight trials, deputy air chief inspects aircraft at Tata-Airbus Vadodara facilityIndia's defense manufacturing takes a leap forward. The first domestically assembled Airbus C-295 aircraft is now ready for its flight test...
US rolls out $1 billion F-35 electronic warfare retrofit contract for its armed forces, foreign operatorsThe United States has rolled out a nearly USD 1 billion upgrade programme for its fifth-generation stealth fighter F-35 Lightning 2 fleet, ...