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"Honoured to showcase IAF's competence on global stage": Wing Commander Te
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks 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 : 3 months, 3 weeks 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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Rajnath Singh inaugurates 3rd Production Line of LCA Mk1A, 2nd Production
Updated : 4 months, 4 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 : 5 months 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 : 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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"Red letter day": HAL Chairman DK Sunil on decision to supply 97 LCA Mk1A
Updated : 5 months, 1 week 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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Defence ministry signs Rs. 62,370 crore contract with HAL for procurement
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for procurement of 97 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A, including 68 fighters and 29 twin seaters, along with associated equipment, for Indian Air Force, at a cost of over Rs. 62,370 crore (excluding taxes),
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HAL receives third engine for Light Combat Aircraft Mark 1-A
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
In a social media post on X, the HAL wrote, "HAL has received the third GE404 engine for LCA MK1A. One more engine is scheduled to be delivered by the end of September 2025. Engine supply chain improvement will pave the way for LCA Mk1A aircraft deliveries."
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Ahead of phasing out on September 26, IAF Chief flies MiG-21; recalls its
Updated : 6 months, 3 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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HAL receives first set of wing assemblies for LCA Mk1A from L&T
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The first set of wing assemblies for Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A, produced by Larsen & Toubro, was handed over to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, the Ministry of Defence said in an official statement.
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HAL receives first set of wing assemblies for LCA Mk1A from L&T
Updated : 7 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The first set of wing assemblies for Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A, produced by Larsen and Toubro, was handed over to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu on Thursday.
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First centre fuselage for LCA Tejas Mk 1A handed over to HAL
Updated : 9 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The handover took place in the presence of Secretary (Defence Production) Sanjeev Kumar and Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of HAL, Dr DK Sunil.
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