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Congress leaders meet CAG seeking a probe into Rafale deal

The Congress has been continuously holding a series of press conferences on the Rafale issue, raising several questions on the deal with France. However, the Centre has denied all the allegations.

Sep 19, 2018

Amid Rafale spat, India gears up for $20 bn acquisition of 114 fighter jets

IAF wants frontline aircraft to take on Pakistan and China simultaneously if a war breaks out on both fronts.

Sep 3, 2018

A Mikoyan MiG-35 multi-role fighter performs during a demonstration flight at the MAKS 2017 air show in Zhukovsky

Next MiG-35 fighter jet to be made in India? Russian aviation giant to partner with HAL

MiG has been the main supplier of fighter planes to Indian Air Force since the 1960s. India has used MiG-21, MiG-23, MiG-25, MiG-27 and MiG-29 from the Russian aviation giant.

Aug 22, 2018

Electric vehicle industry in India to get a boost from ISRO's battery tech

Over 130 companies have signed up to receive ISRO's new lithium-ion battery tech. Pre-application conference on Tuesday will set the tone for purchases.

Jul 16, 2018

India's Tejas flounders while Pakistan's JF-17 Thunder soars to new heights

The Tejas fighter aircraft is struggling to get its final operational clearance while its contemporary, JF-17 Thunder, has not only been inducted into the Pakistan Air Force but has also seen action and is being exported.

Jul 11, 2018

Indigenous aircraft Tejas misses yet another deadline

The overall development and production cost of the aircraft that was approved way back in 1983 has increased sharply over years to Rs. 75,000 crore.

Jul 9, 2018

A Sukhoi T-50 flies during a display at the opening of the MAKS International Aviation and Space Salon at Zhukovsky airport

Why is India ditching the fifth-generation fighter aircraft project with Russia?

High cost, a reluctance of the Russians to share technology, and the aircraft not meeting Indian Air Force requirements are seen as the main reasons for the shelving of the project.

Jul 9, 2018

Six vendors to fight for supplying 110 fighters to Indian Air force

With Soviet-era MiG-21 fighter aircraft getting too old to continue in service and slow manufacturing of indigenous Tejas aircraft, the IAF is in a desperate situation to maintain its fleet.

Jul 7, 2018

IAF to buy 110 fighter jets worth Rs 973.8 bn

Lockheed Martin, one of the vendors from whom India may buy the 110 jets, has already welcomed the procurement initiative.

Apr 7, 2018

Tata-Boeing Aerospace Ltd, Apache combat helicopter, Made in India

Made in India: Tata-Boeing Aerospace opens Apache combat chopper component manufacturing unit in Hyderabad

If things go as planned, Tata-Boeing Aerospace Ltd will start delivering Apache choppers to global customers by the end of 2018. Read more to know about the TBAL.

Mar 2, 2018

Adani Group partners with Saab to supply UAVs, military copters for Indian Army

The joint venture is also eyeing the billion-dollar deal for supplying single-engine fighter jets to the Indian Air Force.

Nov 5, 2017

Trump administration 'strongly supports' sale of F-16 and F-18 fighter jets to India

Lockheed Martin and Tata have announced a joint venture to manufacture F-16 fighter planes. Saab has also announced a joint venture with Adani last week for Gripen.

Sep 8, 2017

Boeing eye tie-ups for drones, digital technology

Boeing is casting its "anchor deep into India", eye tie-ups for drones, digital technology [VIDEO]

The US-based aircraft maker is looking to collaborate with Indian companies for drones, digital technology and aerospace services.

Aug 9, 2017

Tata, Lockheed Martin alliance to make F-16 fighter jets ticks many boxes to get New Delhi nod

The agreement is not only expected to create jobs in India, but it will also provide the country "the world's most successful, combat-proven multi-role fighter."

Jun 20, 2017

Will LCA Tejas Mk1A fly with Saab AESA radar and electronic warfare suite?

Saab is offering world class sensor package for LCA Tejas.

Feb 15, 2017

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