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. Can New Delhi chalk out an actionable time-bound programme and make a determined bid to indigenise and augment the depleted numbers of its Air Force squadrons? (Representational image: PTI)

Abhijit Bhattacharyya | IAF’s big challenge: Building world-class fighters in India

For India the stratospheric expenditure to buy fighters was a major financial challenge, forcing it to be a parsimonious pacifist.

08 Oct 2022 1:50 AM

In boost to IAF, three more Rafale fighter jets reach India

Three more Rafale fighter jets reached India on Wednesday evening, from France

04 Nov 2020 11:07 AM

Three Rafale fighter jets have been handed over to the Indian Air Force and are being used to train IAF pilots and technicians in France, the government said on Wednesday. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh received the first Rafale jet at an air base in France on October 8. (Photo: File)

3 Rafale jets handed over to IAF: Centre in Parliament

However, he said two contracts have been signed with HAL for procurement of total 40 LCA and a separate lot of 20 jets.

21 Nov 2019 9:25 AM

'No ground to order probe,' says SC dismissing Rafale review petitions

The top court had also said that it was not its job to go into the issue of pricing of fighter planes.

14 Nov 2019 11:03 AM

Beijing has repeatedly said it will levy sanctions against US companies linked to a planned USD 8 billion sale and demanded Washington cancel it immediately. (AP | Representational Image)

‘Will not sit idly’ if US sells F-16V fighter jets to Taiwan: Chinese general

China pledged sanctions against US in July when Trump admin said it was considering a USD 2.2 bn sale of tanks and air missiles to Taiwan.

23 Aug 2019 1:10 PM

The Indian Air Force on Thursday displayed parts of an AMRAAM beyond visual range air-to-air missile. (Photo:AFP)

US seeks information on potential misuse of F-16 by Pakistan

The US is seeking more information on the potential misuse of American-made F-16 fighter jets by Pakistan.

02 Mar 2019 12:05 PM

The Supreme Court on December 14 last year had dismissed all petitions seeking court-monitored probe into Rafale fighter jet deal with France, saying that there was no occasion to doubt the decision-making process in the deal. (Photo: File)

Rafale deal scam: SC to hear review petition on its judgement

The top court had also said that it was not its job to go into the issue of pricing of fighter planes.

26 Feb 2019 9:57 AM

Introduced in 2007, the Super Hornet is the world’s leading fighter aircraft, highly capable across the full mission spectrum and continually evolving to outpace future threats. (Photo: File)

Boeing to partner with HAL, Mahindra for manufacturing F/A-18 Super Hornet fighters

The partnership with HAL and Mahindra will create jobs, industrial capacity, and a globally competitive Indian supply chain: Velagapudi.

22 Feb 2019 11:29 AM

According to sources, the IAF is planning to procure eight new Sukhoi Su-30MKI from HAL. The total cost of the order is estimated to be more than Rs 30 billion (USD 421.03m). (Photo: File)

'Hope to get new squadron of Sukhoi-30 fighter jets soon’: HAL

According to reports, HAL is expected to manufacture two additional aircraft from the facility by the end of 2019.

21 Feb 2019 1:02 PM

Russian Tupolev Tu-95 turboprop-powered strategic bombers fly above the Kremlin during a rehearsal. (AFP Photo)

US fighter jets intercept Russian bombers in international airspace off Alaska

The Russian TU-95 'Bear' bombers flew into a so-called Air Defence Identification Zone located about 200 miles off Alaska’s west coast.

12 May 2018 4:29 PM

India began its search for new planes for the Indian air force in 2003 to replace its Soviet-era MiG fighters. (Photo: PTI)

India opens contest to supply more than 100 fighter jets

Aircraft must be built largely in India as part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s drive to build a domestic industrial base.

07 Apr 2018 12:35 PM

In a statement, the air force said H-6K bombers and Su-30 and Su-35 fighters, among other aircraft, carried out combat patrols over the South China Sea and exercises in the Western Pacific. (Photo: AFP/ Representational)

For future wars : China on conducting drills in S China Sea again

China is in the midst of an ambitious military modernisation programme overseen by President Xi Jinping.

25 Mar 2018 1:36 PM

An Indian Air Force source said fighter procurement was urgent: the branch's operational strength has fallen to just 33 squadrons, its weakest level in four decades, as it decommissions Soviet-era MiG-21s. (Photo: AFP)

Boeing's F/A-18 Super Hornet in running for USD 15 bn order from India

Last month, government asked the air force to open up the competition to twin-engine aircraft and to evaluate Boeing's F/A-18 Super Hornet.

15 Mar 2018 11:52 AM

The incident, which caused no injuries, is the latest in a string of accidents involving the US military that have prompted concern from Japanese officials and renewed criticism of the US military presence in the country. (Photo: PTI)

Japan demands explanation after US fighter jet drops fuel tanks into lakes

The US military stated that one of its F-16s was forced to 'jettison two external fuel tanks' after an engine fire broke out.

20 Feb 2018 1:33 PM

'The fighter being offered specifically to India is uniquely the best state-of-the-art fighter,' Lall said adding that all three variants of the F-16 are single-engine aircraft. (photo: Representational | PTI)

Lockheed Martin proposes manufacturing F-16 fighter jets in India

'We plan to introduce 2 new words into lexicon of international fighter aircraft manufacturing: 'India' and 'exclusive',' said Vivek Lall.

21 Jan 2018 10:27 AM

The government is set to start the process soon for procuring a fleet of single-engine fighters for the IAF and US defence firm Lockheed Martin will be a major competitor for Saab for the deal. (Photo: AP/File)

Saab and Adani to build UAVs & copters

Widerstrom said Saab was excited about the Indian market and was looking forward to the implementation of the strategic partnership model.

06 Nov 2017 2:36 AM

The official said that there was also a great meeting of the minds between Prime Minister Modi and President Trump on the terrorism issue. (Photo: File)

Trump regime supports sale of F-18, F-16 jets to India; to boost Indo-US defence ties

Trump admin official Wells said India is among America's most important strategic partners in the Indo-Pacific region.

07 Sep 2017 6:34 PM

Such flyovers are common when animosity rises on the Korean Peninsula, official said. (Photo: AFP)

US flies bombers, fighters in show of force against North Korea as tension soars

Trump has responded with his own threats, warning North Korea it would face “fire and fury” if it threatened the United States.

31 Aug 2017 4:30 PM

Reports claim Pak flew jets near Siachen; India denies air space violation

Reports also stated PAF jet fighters conducted drills near Siachen to demonstrate their ‘expertise and readiness for war on short notice’.

24 May 2017 1:25 PM

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