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"India wants to co-produce Rafale, handle more maintenance which is legiti
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"The Indians, who are currently customers, want to co-produce with us; we have seen the Rafale here, but they want to co-produce combat aircraft in India. They want to handle more of the maintenance, which is legitimate," Macron said.
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Bengaluru: Defence Minister hails DRDO's Gas Turbine Research Establishmen
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Highlighting India's ambitions in advanced combat aviation, Singh said the country is progressing rapidly towards the design and development of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) and stressed the need to complete past efforts aimed at achieving technological mastery in the field o
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Ahead of French President's visit, Defence Ministry likely to discuss 114
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Ahead of the visit by French President Emmanuel Macron in the third week of February, the Defence Ministry of India is likely to discuss the Rs 3.25 lakh crore proposal to buy 114 Rafale combat aircraft for the Indian Air Force.
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Indian Air Force to review LCA Mark 1A aircraft project in May; deliveries
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The project was discussed in detail in December last year. Since most aircraft projects are expected to be completed in April 2026, the Indian Air Force will review the project in detail again in May. The delivery timeline would be decided only after that, defence sources told ANI.
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Tejas' safety record best in the world: HAL Chairman DK Sunil dismisses co
Updated : 6 months ago IST
Talking about the recent crash at the Dubai Airshow, which took the life of Wing Commander Syal, the HAL chairman said that it was an "unfortunate incident", but it will not have any impact on the future of the aircraft. He also dismissed any alleged conspiracy over the crash, reaffirming
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"Honoured to showcase IAF's competence on global stage": Wing Commander Te
Updated : 6 months, 1 week ago IST
Indian Air Force Wing Commander Tejeshwar Singh of the Surya Kiran aerobatics team said that representing India at the Dubai Air Show 2025 was a great honour, as the team showcased its professionalism and flying skills on a global stage.
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"Interest was tremendous": IAF expects strong response from foreign buyers
Updated : 6 months, 1 week ago IST
Vice Chief of Air Staff (VCAS) Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari on Monday said the Indian Air Force (IAF) expects strong interest from foreign buyers in the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas at the Dubai Air Show 2025.
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India to boost air-to-air combat capabilities with more Meteor missiles
Updated : 7 months ago IST
The Rafale combat aircraft fleet is the only one in the Indian Air Force capable of firing the European long-range missiles with a range of up to 200 kilometres.
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Rajnath Singh inaugurates 3rd Production Line of LCA Mk1A, 2nd Production
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday inaugurated the third Production Line of Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1A and the second Production Line of Hindustan Turbo Trainer-40 (HTT-40) at the Nashik facility of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). He also flagged off the first LCA M
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Astra Mark 2 missile range to be over 200 km, IAF to buy around 700 for fi
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to a detailed proposal to be discussed by the Defence Ministry in the near future, the Indian Air Force is also set to acquire around 700 Astra Mark 2 missiles, which will be fitted on the Sukhoi and Light Combat Aircraft fighter jet fleets of the force, defence officials told A
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"Big boost to Atmanirbharta": Defence expert Anil Gaur after Defence Minis
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the procurement of 97 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A, including 68 fighters and 29 twin-seaters, along with associated equipment, for the Indian Air Force, at a cost of over Rs. 62,370 crore (ex
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"Red letter day": HAL Chairman DK Sunil on decision to supply 97 LCA Mk1A
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Dr Sunil's remarks reflect HAL's optimism about overcoming earlier hurdles, positioning India to strengthen its indigenous defence capabilities. The acquisition, under the 'Buy (India-IDDM)' category of Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020, is in line with the Government's thrust on indigen
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