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Hamas terror leader killed in Gaza airstrike
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
On Saturday, in the Gaza City area, an Israel Air Force fighter jet attacked and killed Hamas terrorist Maged Abu Salmiya.
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IAF to retire MiG-21 on September 26, honouring six decades of distinguish
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
With the MIG-21's retirement, the IAF closes a historic chapter in Indian military aviation. The aircraft leaves behind a record of unmatched service and a legacy that will be remembered as India transitions to a new generation of fighter jets.
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Polish foreign minister suggests NATO consider no-fly zone over Ukraine
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
According to CNN, the idea of a no-fly zone over Ukraine was first pushed by President Volodymyr Zelensky after Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022, but NATO allies rejected it.
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US-Venezuela tensions escalate as F-35 jets land in Puerto Rico
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The five US F-35 jets arrived on Saturday at the former Roosevelt Roads base in Ceiba, Puerto Rico, as part of a deployment ordered by US President Donald Trump to strengthen operations against drug trafficking in the Caribbean, Euro News noted.
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After Poland, Romania reports Russian drone breach its airspace
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
According to the defence ministry, two F-16 fighter jets were scrambled late on Saturday as Russia launched fresh attacks on Ukrainian infrastructure. The aircraft picked up a drone moving into Romanian airspace before it "disappeared from radar" near the border village of Chilia Veche, a
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Defence Ministry receives IAF's proposal for buying 114 'Made in India' Ra
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The proposal, expected to be worth over Rs 2 lakh crore, including the indigenous content of more than 60 per cent, is expected to be taken up for discussion by the Defence Procurement Board headed by the Defence Secretary in the next few weeks.
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France deploys Rafale jets to Poland after Russian drone incursions
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
In a post on social media, Macron said, "Following the Russian drone incursions into Poland, I have decided to deploy three Rafale fighter jets to contribute to the protection of Polish airspace and of NATO's Eastern Flank together with our Allies."
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Second centre fuselage for LCA Tejas Mk1A handed over to HAL
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
The LCA Mk1A is a more advanced, multi-role fighter jet designed to replace the Indian Air Force's (IAF) MiG-21s, which were handed over by Indian private industry, M/S VEM Technologies, on Friday.
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Russia carrying out studies on investments required for producing Su-57 fi
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
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.
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India likely to sign USD one billion fighter jet engine deal with American
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Soon after the Centre cleared a Rs 62,000 crore deal to buy 97 more LCA Mark 1A fighter aircraft, India is close to signing a deal of around USD one billion with the American firm GE for supplying 113 more GE-404 engines for the indigenous combat aircraft.
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Last recorded kill of IAF MiG-21 was PAF F-16, shot down "all generations"
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
As the Indian Air Force gets ready to retire the MiG-21 fighter jet on Tuesday, IAF spokesperson Wing Commander Jaideep Singh highlighted its legacy, recalling that it was part of the 2019 Balakot operations when Group Captain Abhinandan Varthaman shot down a Pakistani F-16, marking the a
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Ahead of phasing out on September 26, IAF Chief flies MiG-21; recalls its
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
As the Indian Air Force (IAF) prepares to phase out the MiG-21 fighter jet on September 26, 2025, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal is AP Singh on Monday flew a sortie in the iconic aircraft to commemorate its legacy and decades of operational service.
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