India aims to co-develop, co-design, co-produce, co-manufacture: MEA on Rafale deal with FranceIndia is boosting its defence manufacturing through the 'Make in India' initiative. Discussions with France focus on co-developing and co-p...
14 Jun, 2026, 10.22 PM IST
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
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...
08 Jun, 2026, 08.37 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
Russian President Putin pitches Su-57 stealth jet to India; indicates readiness for co-productionRussia's President Vladimir Putin says Moscow is open to cooperating with India on the Su-57 stealth fighter jet. This includes supplying t...
05 Jun, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
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
Rolls-Royce eyes India engine MRO facility, explores aero gas turbine complex and SMR opportunitiesRolls-Royce plans to build an engine maintenance facility in India. The company also proposes an aero gas turbine complex for indigenous mi...
01 Jun, 2026, 07.35 PM IST
Vietnam BrahMos deal already signed, Indonesia pact in final stages: Defence Secretary RK SinghIndia's Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh revealed BrahMos missile deals with Vietnam and Indonesia are progressing. Vietnam's deal is r...
30 May, 2026, 07.38 PM 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
Defence Ministry issues RFP for indigenous 5th-gen Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft project to 3 shortlisted biddersIndia's Defence Ministry has issued a Request for Proposal for its indigenous fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft project. Thr...
27 May, 2026, 04.46 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
'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...
27 May, 2026, 12.11 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