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Who is Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit? All about new IAF Vice Chief with 3,300+ flying hours on MiG-21, other aircraftsAir Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, a decorated fighter and test pilot, is set to become the next Vice Chief of the Air Staff from July 1. His exte...05 Jun, 2026, 01.21 PM IST- Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit appointed as next Indian Air Force Vice ChiefAir Marshal Ashutosh Dixit will become the next Vice Chief of the Air Staff on July 1. He currently serves as the Chief of Integrated Defen...05 Jun, 2026, 01.09 PM IST
- Sweden's Gripen faces moment of truth in Ukraine's air war with RussiaUkraine is set to make the Swedish Gripen fighter jet the backbone of its air force, acquiring 20 new Gripen E models and 16 older donated ...04 Jun, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
- HAL out, Tata and L&T in: IAF pushes ahead with private firms to fulfil India’s AMCA fifth-generation jet dreamIndia's ambitious Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program has advanced with the Defence Ministry inviting bids from private firms fo...28 May, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
- 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...27 May, 2026, 09.23 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
- 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...23 May, 2026, 11.16 PM IST
- Long before Tejas, how India’s indigenous fighter jet Marut met a painful death that still haunts India todayIndia's HF-24 Marut was its first indigenous jet fighter. Developed with German expertise, it faced engine issues limiting its speed. Despi...19 May, 2026, 04.46 PM IST
- Pakistan deploys jet squadron, thousands of troops to Saudi Arabia during Iran warPakistan has deployed 8,000 troops, a squadron of fighter jets and an air defence system to Saudi Arabia under a mutual defence pact, deepe...18 May, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
- 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, ...17 May, 2026, 10.52 AM 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
- Israel approves plan to buy F-35 and F-15I fighter jets amid Iran warIsrael is poised to enhance its aerial capabilities with the procurement of state-of-the-art F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets. This important d...03 May, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
- ‘Israel is stronger than ever, our pilots can reach any point in Iranian skies,’ says Prime Minister NetanyahuIsrael's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated the nation is stronger than ever. He outlined a new defense strategy focusing on strength...03 May, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
- A P Singh flies USAF F-15EX during Indian Air Force chief’s US visitIndian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh experienced a flight in a US F-15EX Eagle II fighter jet at Nellis Air Force Base...18 Apr, 2026, 10.29 AM 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
- What is DEVGRU, and how does SEAL Team 6 work to be able to save US airman from Iran safely? Full explainer of rescue mission, CIA deception, aircraft deployment and SEAL Team 6 structure, recruitment and historyWhat is DEVGRU, and how does SEAL Team 6 work to be able to save US airman from Iran safely? This explainer details the F-15E Strike Eagle ...06 Apr, 2026, 07.09 PM IST
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