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While there is no official confirmation yet on Exercise Cope India - the exercise involving QUAD countries, India, United States, Japan, and Australia - the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the United States Air Force (USAF) are currently engaged in a bilateral air exercise in India. The USAF is fielding its long-range strategic bomber, the B-1B Lancer, for the drills. The exercise commenced on November 10 and will continue till November 13. A Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) was issued in advance, restrictin ...Read More >
CHANDIGARH: President Droupadi Murmu will visit Air force station Ambala on Wednesday and will take a sortie in Rafale aircraft. This is for the second time that the president will take sortie in a fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF). In view of her visit to the Ambala air base, which is one of the crucial operational air bases of the IAF, massive security arrangements have been made. She will be coming via military aircraft and will land at the Ambala airbase. She was schedule to vis ...Read More >
New Delhi: If all goes as per schedule, President Droupadi Murmu will create history on Wednesday by becoming the only woman President in the world to have flown in the Sukhoi Su-30 MKI and Rafale fighter jets. In fact, she may also clinch the title of becoming the only President in the world - either male or female - to fly in these aircraft. Indonesia is probably the only other country in the world, apart from India, to operate both Sukhois and Rafales, but there is nothing on record to show ...Read More >
India's state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Russia's United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) to co-produce civil commuter aircraft a landmark step toward manufacturing India's first passenger jet. The deal, signed in Moscow, focuses on producing the SJ-100 twin-engine, 100-seater aircraft for India's domestic market. HAL and UAC already share a long-standing defense partnership, having collaborated on India's Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jets. Why It ...Read More >
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday attended the event marking the maiden flight of cat the Aircraft Manufacturing division, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). The Defence Minister will also inaugurate the '3rd production line of LCA Mk1A' and '2nd production line of HTT-40 Aircraft'. Earlier, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday praised Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for setting an example in sustainable development with its new 'Mini Smart Township' project. Inaugurating th ...Read More >
Nasik: Defence minister Rajnath Singh lauded wing commander Nikhil Kumar Rath from Odisha's Balangir, a fighter pilot with the IAF, after the first public sortie of indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A aircraft manufactured at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's (HAL) Nashik facility. The inaugural Tejas Mk1A sortie of around 35 minutes was piloted by Group Captain KK Venugopal and Wing Commander Pratyush Awasthi, followed by aerial displays by Su-30MKI and HTT-40 aircraft, with the Tejas re ...Read More >
Lucknow: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said that "every inch of Pakistan's territory is now within the reach" of India's indigenously developed BrahMos missile, adding that Operation Sindoor has shown Pakistan the consequences of continuing to support terrorism. Flagging off the first batch of BrahMos missiles from a new production facility in Lucknow, Singh said the project had rolled out missiles within five months of its inauguration in May, significantly boosting domestic produ ...Read More >
The first Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mark 1A produced by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's (HAL) new Nashik facility will be showcased to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday, ANI reported. The state-owned aerospace major has set up a third production line at its Nashik unit in Maharashtra to fast-track deliveries of the Mark 1A fighter jets to the Indian Air Force (IAF). According to HAL officials, the new facility will enable the company to meet the delivery target of 180 LCA Mark 1A aircr ...Read More >
The Indian Air Force (IAF) carried out a high-intensity joint exercise with the United Kingdom's Carrier Strike Group (CSG) over the Indian Ocean Region on Tuesday (October 14, 2025). The drill featured IAF Sukhoi-30 MKIs, Jaguars, AWACS, and AEW&C aircraft operating alongside Royal Navy F-35B fighter jets from HMS Prince of Wales. The exercise aimed to enhance interoperability, mutual trust, and operational coordination between the two forces, reaffirming their shared commitment to regional s ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 8: The 93rd anniversary of the Indian Air Force (IAF) was celebrated with full military splendour at Air Force Station Hindan today. The event was attended by Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan, the Chiefs of the Army and Naval Staff, and was reviewed by Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal A P Singh. The ceremony began with the marching in of the President's Colours, symbolising unity and pride. Three Mi-17 1V helicopters, flying in the 'Dhwaj' formation, presente ...Read More >
The discussions come at a time when India and Russia have stepped up defence cooperation, even as the US has been pushing the F-35 platform and simultaneously raising trade-related issues with New Delhi. Russia is conducting studies to assess the investments required for manufacturing its Su-57 fifth-generation fighter aircraft in India amid growing strategic engagement with New Delhi, defence sources told ANI. India has indicated a requirement for at least two to three squadrons of fifth-gene ...Read More >
New Delhi: Amid growing bonhomie with New Delhi, Russia is carrying out studies to determine the level of investments that it would require to manufacture its Su-57 fifth-generation fighter jet in India. India has stated that it has a requirement for at least two to three squadrons of fifth-generation fighter jets and the Russian Su-57 along with the American F-35 is a contender for the project. Indian public sector unit Hindustan Aeronautics Limited already licenses and manufactures the Russi ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 1 (ANI): Amid growing bonhomie with New Delhi, Russia is carrying out studies to determine the level of investments that it would require to manufacture its Su-57 fifth-generation fighter jet in India. India has stated that it has a requirement for at least two to three squadrons of fifth-generation fighter jets and the Russian Su-57 along with the American F-35 is a contender for the project. Also Read | Delhi High Court to Pronounce on September 2 Its Decision on ...Read More >
Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) [India], July 12 (ANI): Former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on Saturday congratulated the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for the successful flight-test of the indigenous Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air missile (BVRAAM) Astra equipped with an indigenous Radio Frequency (RF) Seeker, off the coast of Odisha. In an X post, Patnaik wrote, Congratulate DRDO on the successful flight-test of indigenous Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air missile (BVRAAM) As ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a significant push for self-reliance in defence manufacturing, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, on Thursday granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for 10 capital acquisition proposals valued at approximately Rs 1.05 lakh crore. As per an official statement, all these procurements will be sourced indigenously, further strengthening India's commitment to 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' in defence production. Key land and air systems cleared The ...Read More >
Rajnath Singh NEW DELHI: As Operation Sindoor continues to unfold, the defence acquisition council (DAC) led by defence minister Rajnath Singh is poised to clear a massive set of proposals worth over Rs 1 lakh crore aimed at modernising India's armed forces.The DAC, the ministry of defence's top decision-making body for capital acquisitions, is scheduled to meet later this week to take up a range of proposals across the Army, Air Force, and Navy, many of which focus on surveillance, air defence, ...Read More >
Puri: Despite travel uncertainties due to recent conflicts in some parts of the world, people from Europe and elsewhere have reached Puri to witness the annual Ratha Yatra of the sibling deities.As non-Hindus are not allowed inside the 12th-century Jagannath Temple, the Ratha Yatra provides a rare opportunity for devotees across the world to see the deities in their full glory atop their majestic wooden chariots."Back home, we are surrounded by uncertainty and fear. But here, I found peace. I ca ...Read More >
Kolkata: This Rath Yatra, Lord Jagannath rode in on fresh wheels in Kolkata. Last year's chariot ride on the worn-out Boeing Jumbo Jet tyres was particularly bumpy, compounded by the steering mechanism failure that left the chariot stranded on the day of Rath Yatra. However, with the old tyres replaced by brand new ones from a fighter jet before this year's festival, the deities had a glitch-free journey on Friday.This is the 54th year that Iskcon has organised the Rath Yatra in Kolkata and the ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 27: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a bilateral meeting with the Defence Minister of the Russian Federation, Mr Andrey Belousov, on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Meeting in Qingdao, China. The two Ministers held wide-ranging discussions on regional and global security developments, cross-border terrorism, and ongoing as well as future avenues of bilateral defence cooperation. The Russian Defence Minister reaffirmed the depth and resilience of t ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India pushed for a permanent solution of border demarcation with China and underlined the need to solve complex issues through a structured roadmap of engagement and de-escalation, during talks between defence minister Rajnath Singh and his Chinese counterpart Admiral Dong Jun on Thursday. Singh "stressed on border management and to have a permanent solution of border demarcation by rejuvenating the established mechanism on the issue," the defence ministry said on Friday, a day after ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 27 (PTI) Upgrading India's Sukhoi-30MKI fighter fleet, production of air-to-air missiles and expeditious supply of two batches of S-400 missile systems figured prominently in Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's talks with his Russian counterpart Andrey Belousov in the Chinese city of Qingdao. The two defence ministers held a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of a conclave of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) on Thursday. The Indian Air Force is operating around 260 Sukho ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 10 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday met Minister Delegate to the Minister of Defence and Chief of Staff of the National Army of Algeria General Said Changeriha in Bengaluru at Aero India 2025. Singh called their meeting a "great interaction." Also Read | US: Judge Finds Trump Administration Hasn't Fully Followed Order To Unfreeze Federal Spending, Orders White House To Release All Money. In a post on X, he said, "Great interaction with th ...Read More >
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 10 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday met Minister Delegate to the Minister of Defence and Chief of Staff of the National Army of Algeria General Said Changeriha in Bengaluru at Aero India 2025. Singh called their meeting a "great interaction." In a post on X, he said, "Great interaction with the Minister Delegate to the Minister of Defence and Chief of Staff of the National Army of Algeria General Said Changeriha in Bengaluru." https://x.c ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], January 31 (ANI): Parents of Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla were elated after their son was selected as the pilot for National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)'s Axiom-4 mission, scheduled this year. The parents credited Shubhanshu's hard work and dedication for his success and also acknowledged the contribution his wife behind his success. Expressing her immense happiness in an interaction with ANI, Shukla's mother Asha Shukla said she can't express her emotion ...Read More >
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) shares will remain in focus on Friday after the Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced a Rs 13,500-crore contract with the company to procure 12 Su-30MKI fighter aircraft. The deal, signed on Thursday, December 12, aims to bolster India's defence capabilities while promoting the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' initiative. The deal, valued at approximately Rs 13,500 crore, includes associated equipment and is inclusive of taxes and duties. The aircraft will feature a homegrown ...Read More >
India bolsters its defense capabilities with two major acquisitions. The government approved the purchase of 100 additional K9 Vajra self-propelled artillery guns and 12 Su-30MKI fighter jets. The artillery guns, built by L&T, are customized for high-altitude operations. The fighter jets, manufactured by HAL, will replace those lost in accidents. These deals total over ₹21,000 crore. The government has cleared two mega defence acquisition deals worth over ₹21,000 crore for additional artille ...Read More >
New Delhi: In a significant development towards the Make in India initiative in the defence sector, India has cleared two crucial projects worth approximately Rs 20,000 crore. The deal includes the production of 12 Su-30 MKI fighter jets and 100 K-9 Vajra self-propelled howitzers for the Indian Army. Notably, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) approved both projects on Thursday, and the contract for the fighter jets has already been finalized, news agency ANI reported, citing defence source ...Read More >
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