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WATCH | 'Made in India' LCA Tejas Mark 1A fighter aircraft completes first flight in Bengaluru

In a significant development, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) on Thursday successfully completed the first flight of the Made in India light combat aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mark 1A fighter jet in Bengaluru

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HAL Nears Milestone: First LCA Mark-1A Fighter Jet Set for Indian Air Force Delivery

HAL is working towards delivering the first LCA Mark-1A fighter jet to the Indian Air Force by the end of this month. The work is on towards meeting the delivery by the end of March 31.

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Defense Ministry inks agreement for Su-30 MKI Fighter Aircraft Simulator upgrade

The Ministry of Defence has signed a contract with an Indian firm to upgrade the simulators of the Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force. Contracts were exchanged in the presence of Rajnath Singh and Giridhar Aramane.

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#SecurityScan 67: India's Integration of Indigenous Fighters, Israel's ban on Lashkar-e-Taiba & more

This article is a summary of important events that have taken place in last one week affecting, India's national security . Russia held joint naval exercises with India in the Bay of Bengal, as the two countries bolster security ties despite Moscow's offensive in Ukraine.

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BIG NEWS! Defence ministry to discuss India's biggest ever fighter aircraft projects worth Rs 1.3 lakh cr

The Defence Ministry is scheduled to take up two of India's biggest-ever fighter aircraft projects worth Rs 1.3 lakh crore for discussion in a crucial meeting this week.

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Major boost for Tejas LCA Mk2 & AMCA! US gives green light to indigenous fighter aircraft engine

In a huge boost to Indian defence sector, the United States has provided all the necessary clearances for the India-based production of the engines that will power the indigenously built Tejas LCA Mk2 and Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA)

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Dassault planning Rafale Assembly Line in India with an eye on Indian Navy & Air Force orders

Dassault Aviation of France is on track for constructing a Rafale assembly line in India in anticipation of orders from the Indian Navy and Air Force. According to sources close to the process, India may soon become the first country to construct a 4.5-generation fighter aircraft without the involvement of an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).

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LCA Tejas Mk 2 may rollout by 2025

The long-awaited Tejas Mk 2 light combat aircraft (LCA), proudly built and manufactured in India, may finally go to the skies in 2025, now powered by an American engine.

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DAC approves proposals worth Rs 45,000 crore for nine proposals including Su-30 MKI Aircraft, Dhruvastra missiles

With an aim to boost the “Aatmanirbhar Bharat”, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh-headed Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has given preliminary nod for nine capital acquisition proposals of around Rs 45,000 crore, including 12 more Russian-origin Sukhoi-30MKI fighter aircraft.

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WATCH: Indian Navy's historic milestone as MiG-29K makes maiden night landing on INS Vikrant

Indian Navy has achieved yet another historic milestone as it undertook the maiden night landing of MiG-29K on INS Vikrant. According to the Indian Navy, the move is indicative of the Navy’s impetus towards self reliance.

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Indian President Droupadi Murmu takes sortie in a Sukhoi 30 MKI fighter aircraft at Tezpur

President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday (Apr 8) took a sortie in a Sukhoi 30 MKI fighter aircraft at Tezpur Air Force Station in Assam. Earlier in the day, the President was accorded a guard of honour at the station.

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The pack is complete: India receives its final 36th Rafale jet from France

The first batch of five Rafale jets had arrived in India on July 29 last year.

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52 individuals, 34 start-ups awarded, 7 projects sanctioned under DRDO's 'Dare to Dream' Contest

A total of 5,637 applications have been received under the DRDO organized three Dare to Dream Contests to promote individual and start-ups for innovation in the area of Defence and Aerospace in last three years.

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'Make in India': IAF set to place Rs 1,400 Cr order for new age missiles to destroy enemy radars

IAF has moved a proposal worth over Rs 1,400 crore to the government for acquiring Rudram next-generation anti-radiation missiles (NGARM), to search and destroy enemy radar locations.

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IAF engages in bilateral exercise 'Garuda VII' with French Air Force in Jodhpur

Indian Air Force ( IAF ) and French Air and Space Force (FASF) are participating in a bilateral exercise, named 'Garuda VII', from Oct 26 to Nov 12, 2022, at Air Force Station Jodhpur. In this exercise, FASF is participating with four Rafale fighter aircraft, one A-330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft and a contingent of 220 personnel.

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Centre gives nod to LCA Tejas Mark-2 fighter aircraft development project

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) on Wednesday approved the project to develop LCA Mark 2 multirole fighter jet, a more capable and powerful version of the indigenous aircraft. The government has sanctioned around Rs 10,000 crore for the project.

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India receives 3 more Rafale aircraft from France; total acquired 35 of 36 aircraft

With the arrival of the latest 3 aircraft, India has now received a total of 35 of the 36 Rafales for which it had signed contract with France in September 2016.

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IAF's LCA Tejas to participate in Exercise 'Cobra Warrior' in UK

LCA Tejas will complete the exercise along with fighter aircraft of the UK and many countries' Air Force.

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WATCH: Group Captain Abhinandan Varthaman receives Vir Chakra

Abhinandan Varthaman accorded the Vir Chakra for shooting down a Pakistani F-16 fighter aircraft during aerial combat on February 27, 2019, a day after the Balakot airstrike.

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Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari takes over as new IAF chief; All you need to know about him-

Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari would be taking over the force at a time when the country is still in a standoff position at the borders with China and tensions in the region are high due to the situation in Afghanistan.

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DRDO develops technology to safeguard fighter aircraft of IAF from radar threats

The DRDO laboratory in Jodhpur has developed an Advanced Chaff Technology (ACT) to safeguard fighter aircraft of the IAF against hostile radar threats.

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Another flock flies to India! Sixth batch of Rafale fighter aircrafts arrives from Paris

Another flock flies to India! Sixth batch of Rafale fighter aircrafts arrives from Paris

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Phase out MiG-21! Advocates write to PM Modi after losing Sq Leader Abhinav Chaudhary

Phase out MiG-21! Advocates write to PM Modi after losing Sq Leader Abhinav Chaudhary

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WATCH: Fifth batch of Rafale fighter aircraft arrives in India!

The IAF said the fifth batch of Rafale fighter aircraft arrived in India on Wednesday flying a distance of 8,000 km from France.

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In a first, Boeing-Australian Air Force complete flight test on 'Pilotless Fighter-like Jet'

Boeing Co and the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) declared on Mar 2 that they had completed the first flight test on a pilotless fighter-like jet. The jet that Boeing Co has designed, means to operate in conjunction with crewed aircraft.

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In a first, IAF to deploy Rafale, Sukhoi in exercise with French air force

The Indian Air Force (IAF) and French Air and Space Force will commence the bilateral exercise 'Desert Knight-21' at Air Force Station Jodhpur from January 20. This exercise is unique as it includes fielding of Rafale aircraft by both sides and is indicative of the growing interaction between the two Air Forces.

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Japan reschedules Japan-India joint fighter aircraft exercise; Soon to resume

The Defence Ministry of Japan announced that it is rescheduling a Japan-India joint fighter aircraft exercise due to the coronavirus pandemic which was scheduled to take place in Japan. However, India's Defence Ministry and Japan's counterpart have agreed to resume as soon as the situation gets better.

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Successful Firing of Brahmos Air Launched Missile from Su-30 MKI Aircraft

The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Tuesday successfully fired the BrahMos air version missile from its frontline Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft. The launch from the aircraft was smooth and the missile followed the desired trajectory and achieved a direct hit on the sea target, off Odisha Coastline.

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Avani Chaturvedi’s bravery, courage and fearlessness roars; became first woman ever to fly fighter aircraft solo

Incredible! Flying Officer Avani Chaturvedi scripted her name into the history after she became the very first Indian woman to fly a fighter aircraft solo. Notably, Avani Chaturvedi has proved that the bravery, courage and fearlessness lie in the blood of Indian women.

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