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India boosts air power; inks Rs 1,500 crore missile deal with Russia

The new missiles will enhance Indian military prowess by providing Sukhoi the capability to attack the enemy at long range.

Jul 30, 2019

After Imran Khan's US visit, Pentagon approves sales worth $125 mn to support Pakistan's F-16 fighter jets

The defence deal is the first time the US has offered support after security aid to Pakistan was suspended by Trump in 2018.

Jul 27, 2019

Here's why Make in India's defence promises remain unfulfilled

The defence sector under the government initiative has been criticised for purchasing weaponry without transfer of technology.

Jul 26, 2019

China's defence ministry says joint air patrols with Russia didn't violate airspace

Russia, however, claimed that an 'equipment malfunction' caused the military aircraft to deviate and enter the South Korean airspace.

Jul 24, 2019

South Korea fires warning shots as Russian and Chinese aircraft violate airspace

The Ministry of National Defence said that two Chinese military planes also entered Korean airspace on the same day.

Jul 23, 2019

GST on imports: IAF objects to over Rs. 100 crore bill for aircraft parts

The DRI is arguing that it is following the routine process wherein all the other government agencies are also asked to pay IGST on imports

Jul 22, 2019

Won't sell F-35 jets to Turkey after its S-400 defence purchase from Russia: US

Washington is concerned that deploying the S-400 with the F-35 would allow Russia to gain too much inside information of the stealth system.

Jul 18, 2019

Lockheed Martin scouts for local partners in India to make F-21 aircraft

Indian Air Force had received responses to its "request for information" from world's topmost fighter aircraft manufacturers for the purchase of more than 100 fighter planes last year.

Jul 17, 2019

Garima Abrol, widow of pilot Sameer Abrol who died in Mirage crash, to join IAF

IAF squadron leader Sameer Abrol was killed along with co-pilot in a Mirage-2000 crash at HAL airport, Bengaluru.

Jul 16, 2019

India, Russia agree to trade in national currencies to bypass US sanctions - Report

In recent times, the US has become an important ally for India but New Delhi and Moscow have maintained their long-time strategic ties dating back to the Soviet era.

Jul 16, 2019

England win their first-ever World Cup after the greatest-ever ODI match

In a contest that will be remembered forever, it was the greater number of boundaries that eventually gave England the title.

Jul 15, 2019

IAF to match skills of Sukhoi 30MKIs with French Air Force Rafales in France

Rafale and Sukhoi 30MKIs a deadly combo, will make Pak worried: Vice-Chief Air Marshall

IAF would soon induct 114 fighter jets which would make up for the fast depleting fighter squadrons.

Jul 12, 2019

India to buy more Sukhoi Su-30MKI and MiG 29 fighter jets from Russia

Moscow also says it is processing New Delhi's request for 20 additional advanced MiG-29UPG twin-engine jet fighter aircraft.

Jul 10, 2019

BrahMos missile integrated into Su-30MKI

Longer-range BrahMos upgrade for Su-30MKIs makes India's air superiority total

Upgraded BrahMos missile of 500km range has been successfully testfired from IAF's advanced frontline fighter Su-30MKI, making India the only country with fighter jets armed with long-range supersonic cruise missiles.

Jul 8, 2019

IAF to buy 114 fighter jets worth Rs 1.25 lakh crore under 'Make in India'

The IAF will also see a replacement of its ageing AN-32 fleet, which recently witnessed two major accidents, with tactical C-295 aircraft being built under the Tata-Airbus joint venture.