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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

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

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

China's Dark Sword vs India: Is the unmanned stealth fighter jet a force to reckon with?

The Chinese media has released images of a new fighter jet in the country's air force arsenal that is capable of challenging the military superpowers of the world.

Jun 6, 2018

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman refutes allegations of corruption in Rafale deal

The NDA government signed a deal with French company Dassault Aviation to purchase 36 Rafale jets in a deal worth around $1.5 billion, one of the largest military procurements in recent history.

Jun 5, 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

No overpricing: 'Modi govt negotiated Rafale deal better, saved Rs 12,600 crore'

Sources said if aircraft procurement is compared in flyaway condition, NDA govt succeeded in bagging a better deal than the previous government.

Nov 23, 2017

Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa

IAF chief says Rafale fighter jet deal is better, no overpricing involved

Rahul Gandhi had accused the government of signing an overpriced deal with a French firm to supply IAF with 36 Rafale fighter jets. But here's what the IAF chief said.

Nov 17, 2017

Rahul Gandhi takes a dig at Reliance Defence despite lawsuit threat from Anil Ambani's firm

Rahul Gandhi also took a jibe at Modi after the government was accused of signing an overpriced deal with a French firm to supply IAF with 36 state-of-the-art Rafale fighter jets.

Nov 16, 2017

Adani to partner Saab to build single-engine fighter jets in India

The partnership will throw direct competition to US defence giant Lockheed Martin and French aircraft manufacturer Dassault who have tied up with Tata and Reliance respectively.

Sep 1, 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

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Modi government turns 3: FDI inflows hit record highs, but it's of little avail

The three years of Narendra Modi government have been a huge success in terms of improving investment sentiments as evident from record FDI inflows.

May 26, 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

Anil Ambani flies French fighter jet Dassault Rafale at Aero India 2017

Anil Ambani's Dassault Rafale flight at Aero India 2017 comprised take-off acceleration from 200-500 knots in full afterburner to 5,000 feet and, thereafter, climbing to 16,000 feet.