81 US aircraft lost in Iran war: Why the MQ-9 Reaper losses could be a bigger warning for America than the billions spent replacing themThe United States has reported losses of 81 military aircraft during its ongoing conflict with Iran. Among these, 45 MQ-9 Reaper drones, us...
08 Oct, 2026, 06.33 PM IST
LCA fighter engine supplies stabilise as GE ships four sets to HALHindustan Aeronautics Limited is in discussions with GE Aerospace for technology transfer of advanced F414 engines. The delivery of F404 en...
07 Oct, 2026, 11.41 PM IST
From Shakti, Aravalli to HTSE-1200: How India is developing its own desi helicopter engines from attack to cargoIndia’s aerospace propulsion journey is moving beyond licensed production towards joint development and indigenous engine design, with the ...
07 Oct, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
Self-reliance in aero-engines foundation of India's aerospace sovereignty: Rajnath SinghDefence Minister Rajnath Singh recently celebrated the remarkable milestone of HAL's Koraput Division delivering its 2,000th aero-engine. T...
06 Oct, 2026, 06.14 PM IST
Attack aircraft, military vehicles visible at new China-Laos base, satellite images showChina has moved light attack aircraft and military vehicles into a newly announced joint training facility in Laos, according to satellite ...
06 Oct, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
Defence stocks: Time to change strategy in a bearish market? An ecosystem with down and upside potential of -39% to plus 37%The current fall is both at the level of the indices and the broader market. And when the selling is this broad, almost every sector is aff...
04 Oct, 2026, 07.04 AM IST
IAF chief hints at foreign fifth-gen fighter option if AMCA is delayed, cites Russia's Su-57 offerIAF chief Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh has indicated that India could examine foreign fifth-generation fighter options if the indigen...
03 Oct, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
China widens military footprint with Laos air baseChina recently opened its first overseas air force base in Laos to enhance military training and influence. The base will train Laotian air...
02 Oct, 2026, 10.05 PM IST
Chinese researchers simulate lidar system that could detect US fifth-generation F-35 from over 60 km, here is how it worksChinese researchers have used a computer simulation to examine whether a missile-mounted single-photon lidar could detect and track an F-35...
30 Sep, 2026, 08.39 PM IST
India's fighter jet engine efforts get a big boost: Desi Kaveri engine clears key step in Russia, ready for integration with stealth UCAV ‘Ghatak’India's Kaveri dry engine has completed high-altitude and flight trials in Russia, recording 48.5 kN of peak dry thrust against its target ...
30 Sep, 2026, 04.37 PM IST
LCA Mark 1A induction expected in 1-2 months as engine issues resolved, testing underway: IAF Vice Chief Ashutosh DixitEarlier, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Chairman and Managing Director Ravi Kumar said that deliveries of the indigenous Light Combat ...
22 Sep, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
India, Japan Air Force Chiefs fly the Tejas during Exercise 'Veer Guardian-2026' in JodhpurIndian Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh and Japan Air Self-Defence Force Chief of Staff General Takehiro Morita flew Tejas aircraft from ...
21 Sep, 2026, 02.23 PM IST
India, Japan air chiefs attend 'Exercise Veer Guardian-2026' at Jodhpur Air Force StationAir Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh and JASDF Chief of Staff General Takehiro Morita visited Jodhpur's Air Force Station on Sunday to witnes...
21 Sep, 2026, 02.22 PM IST
IAF chief led ‘Eagle One’ Tejas formation flight as Japan air chief flew twin-seater during Veer Guardian 2026In a significant demonstration of military collaboration, the Indian Air Force Chief led a Tejas formation flight with Japan Air Self-Defen...
21 Sep, 2026, 08.58 AM IST
Japan Air Force chief flies LCA Tejas during Veer Guardian 2026, calls it symbol of India’s technological innovationJapan Air Self-Defence Force (JASDF) Chief General Takehiro Morita on Sunday described India's indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas...
20 Sep, 2026, 06.40 PM IST
Apatsu Mitram: IAF Chief hails deepening India-Japan defence ties as Japanese Fighters fly from Indian soil in Ex 'Veer Guardian-2026'"There is a Sanskrit expression which says 'Apatsu Mitram'-a friend in time of need. I think the spirit reflected in the relationship betwe...
20 Sep, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
"Will resolve issue and start delivering": HAL CMD Ravi Kumar on Tejas LCA Mk1AHindustan Aeronautics Limited is working to resolve Tejas Mk1A software integration challenges. The company will deliver seventy Hindustan ...
18 Sep, 2026, 03.42 PM IST