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IAF does not have enough fighter jets, says Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa [VIDEO]

Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa has said there are not enough fighter squadrons in the Indian Air Force (IAF) which could be a challenge when it comes to "dominat[ing] a two-front conflict". He said the lack of fighter jets in the IAF "is akin to a cricket team playing with seven players instead of 11."

Jun 19, 2017

India to offer Akash SAMs to Vietnam; is this the start of an Asian arms race?

India is considering selling Akash surface-to-air missile systems to Vietnam.

Jan 9, 2017

India ready to buy over 200 combat jets, but they have to be 'Made in India'

Indian Air Force needs to make for sharply declining combat squadron strength, from the sanctioned 45 to current 32.

Oct 29, 2016

India finally signs deal for 36 Rafale combat aircraft with France

France will begin deliveries in 36 months, which is expected to be completed in 66 months from the time the contract was inked.

Sep 23, 2016

Rafale fighter jet: France offering 16 critical technologies and lower prices as part of deal?

India has committed to buy 36 Rafale fighter jets from France in a government-to-government deal.

Sep 8, 2016

Boeing and Lockheed Martin look to establish production line in India

Pentagon clears proposal to make F-18, F-16 frontline fighter jets in India

However, such technology transfers and license agreements must also be endorsed by the U.S. commerce and state departments to become a reality.

Sep 5, 2016

Andhra Pradesh to have first private sector Light Combat Aircraft manufacturing unit

The weapons integration unit is estimated to cost Rs. 2,135 crore.

Aug 21, 2016

India was moments away from bombing Pakistan during Kargil war: Report

'No go' orders were issued to cancel a mission that required 16 Indian fighter jets to bomb Pakistan on 13th June 1999.

Jul 20, 2016

India in talks with Russia to upgrade Sukhois into 'Super Sukhois'

The two countries are also holding talks for jointly developing fifth generation of fighter aircraft (FGFA).

Jul 11, 2016

Differences ironed out, India and Russia could soon ink stealth fighter jet deal: Report

The contract was pending since 2013 following the completion of the preliminary design contract that cost $295 million (Rs. 1,483 crore).

May 12, 2016

India-Russia fighter jet deal worth $25 billion may bite the dust

The Indian Air Force has reportedly expressed apprehensions over the Russian jets, citing unreliable engine, poor stealth features and cost over-run.

Apr 25, 2016

IAF charts out Rs. 2.5 lakh crore modernisation plan

The Indigenisation Roadmap for 2016-2025 would detail services and technologies that the IAF requires and share them with the private sector.

Apr 18, 2016

Indian Army prefers Israeli QR-SAM over DRDO's Akash missiles

The Army holds that the Akash systems do not meet its operational requirements against enemy air attacks in forward areas.

Mar 30, 2016

Rafale aircraft deal: French team to arrive in India March 29 to resume talks

The ministry of defence has reportedly decided not to pay anything more than $7 billion for the 36 fighter jets.

Mar 26, 2016

India can't fight Pakistan and China at same time, IAF says as US Senate clears sale of F-16 fighter jets to Islamabad

The U.S. Senate voted 71 to 24 Thursday against a resolution to block the $700 million sale of the Lockheed Martin fighter jets.

Mar 11, 2016

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