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Air Chief Marshal AP Singh flies MiG-29 UPG solo sortie; reviews op prepar
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The Air Chief also reviewed the operational preparedness of a base in Western Air Command (WAC). The exact location of the MiG 29 sortie, and the WAC base has not been revealed due to security reasons.
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"First time Rafale will be built outside France with major localisation":
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Following the Defence Acquisition Council's (DAC) nod to the proposal to buy 114 Rafale Fighter Jets, Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh on Friday emphasised that Rafale aircraft will be manufactured outside France for the first time, with 40 to 50 per cent localisation under the 'Make
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DAC nod for 114 Rafales: Experts, political leaders call Rs 3.60 lakh cr b
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The move, cleared under the 'Acceptance of Necessity' (AoN) route, triggered strong reactions from defence experts and political leaders, who termed it a "game-changer" and "force multiplier" for India's military preparedness, self-reliance and long-term deterrence posture.
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"Rafale was hero during Op Sindoor": Vice Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal N
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Vice Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor on Wednesday said that Rafale fighter jets were the "hero" during Operation Sindoor, and that the Indian Air Force aims to induct more Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA).
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Ahead of French President's visit, Defence Ministry likely to discuss 114
Updated : 2 months, 1 week 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's Rafale, Sukhoi light up sky with skilled maneuvers over
Updated : 3 months, 4 weeks ago IST
A total of 29 aircraft, including 16 fighter aircraft, four transport aircraft and nine helicopters, participated in this year's Republic Day flypast. These aircraft are operating from five different bases.
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Indian Air Force extends warm greetings on Occasion of 77th Republic Day
Updated : 3 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has extended warm wishes on the auspicious occasion of the 77th Republic Day, celebrated on January 26, 2026. The Indian Air Force restated its commitment towards safeguarding the nation's skies with honour and courage through a post on X.
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Rafale, Su-30, MiG-29, Jaguar jets to feature in Republic Day 2026 'Sindoo
Updated : 4 months ago IST
The formation will comprise two Rafale jets, two Su-30 aircraft, two MiG-29 fighters and one Jaguar fighter jet, officials said.
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Pakistan confirms talks with Bangladesh on potential JF-17 fighter jet sal
Updated : 4 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The air force chiefs of Bangladesh and Pakistan held talks on a potential pact which covers the sale of the fighter aircraft JF-17 to Dhaka, Daily Star reported citing Pakistan's military.
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Japanese military aircraft 'harrassed' PLA Navy fighter jet's flight train
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Chinese fighter aircraft locked fire-control radar on Japanese military jets twice on Saturday over international waters on Saturday, according to Japan's Defence Ministry, Japanese state media reported on Sunday. As per Japan's Defence Ministry, the incidents occurred over waters southea
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India, Russia likely to discuss advanced variants of BrahMos missiles
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
A need has been felt in the country for developing the lighter variants of the missiles like the BrahMos NG which can be fitted on all types of fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force with capability to hit targets at over 400 km and longer range versions of the missiles which can engage
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"Depleted squadron anxiety is there, but we are ensuring combat capabiliti
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC), on Friday said that the Indian Air Force has undertaken several measures and is utilising the available fighter aircraft fleet in the best possible way to ensure that its combat capabilities do not take a hit amid the "
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