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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to attend MiG-21 decommissioning ceremony i
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
After serving for six decades, the iconic MiG-21 is going to retire today.
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"Big boost to Atmanirbharta": Defence expert Anil Gaur after Defence Minis
Updated : 5 months, 1 week 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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Next year, they have promised us 20 GE-404 engines: HAL Chairman
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
HAL Chairman DK Sunil on Thursday expressed confidence that American General Electric will ramp up supply of its GE-404 engines for the LCA Mk1A fighter jets and 12 engines are expected to be delivered by the end of this financial year.
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India-US to conclude USD 1 bn deal by October: HAL Chairman on 113 GE-404
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Regarding the contract for the 113 follow-on GE-404 engines, the HAL chief told ANI, "We expect to sign it in October. The contract will be worth more than 1 billion. The contract negotiations are done, and the price is finalised. We are only going through the contract details, and we hav
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Russian jets detected near Alaska for second time in a month, says US mil
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
According to NORAD, the Russian planes included two long-range Tu-95 bombers and two Su-35 fighter jets. They were flying in the Alaska Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ), which is international airspace next to US and Canadian territory.
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“LCA Mk2 designed around GE-414 engine...no discussion about French engine
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
HAL Chairman and Managing Director Dr DK Sunil has said that there has been no discussion about the French engine as far as LCM Mk2 is concerned and India's indigenously designed and developed fighter aircraft is designed around the GE-414 engine.
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MiG-21: Six decades of glory shown at Chandigarh Air Base before fighter j
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
After serving for six decades, the iconic MiG-21 is going to retire on September 26. Before the official culmination, a full-dress rehearsal was held on Wednesday at the Chandigarh Air Base.
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"Not our concern...": India assistant coach Doeschate on Pakistan quick Ra
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
India will be taking on Bangladesh in their second Asia Cup Super Four stage clash on Wednesday, having beaten Pakistan by six wickets in a comprehensive run-chase of 172 runs two days back. It was Rauf who also headlines on and off the field for a controversial gesture that he used to taunt
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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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