Pakistan can hit an oil jackpot amid a widening US-Iran warGulf states are seeking military partnerships with Pakistan amid regional tensions. Pakistan could gain oil and investment while deepening ...
20 Jul, 2026, 08.30 PM IST
IAF more powerful than China's air force, retains world's No. 3 rank for fifth consecutive year: WDMMAThe Indian Air Force maintains its third global ranking for the fifth year. This assessment considers fleet size, technology, and operation...
13 Jul, 2026, 07.59 AM IST
- After 1,000 Russian jets, plant turns indigenous: HAL's Nashik MiG-Sukhoi plant to build LCA Tejas now
Nashik's combat aircraft complex, once dedicated to assembling Soviet designs, is embracing a new era by producing homegrown fighter jets. ...
16 Oct, 2025, 11.20 PM IST
IAF strength set to soar: HAL flies high on Rs 62,370 crore order for fighter jetsIndia's defence ministry has inked a substantial Rs 62,370 crore contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) for 97 Light Combat Aircraft...
26 Sep, 2025, 05.30 AM IST
Indian Air Force's first LCA Mark 1A fighter aircraft set for July delivery, HAL accelerates indigenous aircraft programHindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is set to deliver the first LCA Mark 1A fighter aircraft to the Indian Air Force (IAF) by July, after a...
16 May, 2024, 08.12 PM IST
HAL bags biggest-ever indigenous military hardware order; to supply 97 LCA Mark 1As @Rs 65,000 crThe indigenous fighter aircraft programme, fully backed by Defence Ministry and Air Headquarters is set to be a big boost for promoting ind...
12 Apr, 2024, 03.44 PM IST
LCA Tejas' advanced version Mark-1A completes maiden flight today, deliveries to start soon: Watch video hereThe first production series fighter of LCA Tejas Mark-1A completed its maiden flight in Bengaluru, piloted by Group Capt (retd) KK Venugopa...
28 Mar, 2024, 03.34 PM IST
First LCA Mark1A fighter aircraft squadron to be deployed at Nal air baseThe Indian Air Force is planning to raise the first squadron of the indigenous LCA Mark1A fighter aircraft squadron at the Nal air base in ...
10 Dec, 2023, 06.59 PM IST
Tejas flight bolstered my confidence in indigenous tech: PM ModiModi, who is the first serving PM to fly on an indigenous fighter jet, undertook the sortie in a two seater trainer version of the aircraft...
25 Nov, 2023, 11.33 PM IST
Tejas Mk 2 to be ready for first flight by 2025After the Cabinet Committee on Security led by PM Narendra Modi had cleared the project to develop the LCA last year, the emphasis on indig...
28 Jun, 2023, 11.01 AM IST
India can scale up production of Tejas fighters for operational needs and exportsIndia can scale up production of the indigenous Tejas light combat aircraft to meet operational requirements and export orders, defence min...
26 Sep, 2022, 04.37 PM IST
Tejas Mark 2 will fill critical capability void, essential to ensure timely induction: IAF chiefTalking about the competition from global aircraft, the IAF chief said, "Going by the SQRs (Service Qualitative Requirements) and the assur...
01 Sep, 2022, 09.39 PM IST
Looking to co-create defence tech with India: UK Minister Jeremy Quin“The Royal Navy and British industry now stand ready to co-produce an indigenous Electric Propulsion capability in support of the Indian Na...
30 Jun, 2022, 11.33 AM IST
Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari takes over as new IAF chief from RKS BhadauriaAir Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari has served in various important capacities at both field formations and air headquarters, would be ta...
30 Sep, 2021, 05.04 PM IST
India to sign Rs 48,000 crore deal for LCA fighter jets today, new facility inauguratedAnother indigenous program that is expected to get a boost during the show is the HTT 40 trainer aircraft, with the air force likely to for...
02 Feb, 2021, 06.32 PM IST
- IAF's Surya Kiran pilot killed in air crash in Karnataka
An Indian Air Force fighter pilot was killed after a Kiran trainer aircraft crashed during a training sortie in Karnataka.
21 Jan, 2009, 10.54 PM IST
- Samtel bags major HAL order worth 250 crore
Samtel announced it had won a major deal order worth more than Rs 250 crore from the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Limited to manufacture i...
09 Jul, 2008, 04.03 PM IST