Combat Aircraft
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India set to roll out Tejas Mk-1A fighter jet: Why IAF's indigenous jet outclasses China, Pakistan
India | Jul 08, 2025, 04:48 PM ISTIndia is set to roll out its most advanced homegrown fighter jet, the Tejas Mk-1A, by end-July 2025, marking a major leap in defence indigenisation. Designed to counter threats from both China and Pakistan, the aircraft blends cutting-edge sensors, electronic warfare and multirole combat capability.
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India approves biggest ever defence deal for 156 indigenous LCH Prachand helicopters
India | Mar 28, 2025, 09:15 PM ISTIndia cleared its biggest defence deal for 156 Made-in-India LCH Prachand helicopters, boosting indigenous military production under 'Make in India.' HAL's high-altitude combat helicopters will enhance IAF and Army capabilities.
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Why is US acquiring 81 'obsolete' Soviet-era combat aircraft from key Russian ally Kazakhstan?
Explainers | Apr 30, 2024, 03:09 PM ISTKazakhstan auctioned 117 combat aircraft in October, including MiG-31 interceptors, MiG-27 bombers, MiG-29 fighters and Su-24 bombers. These aircraft were deemed unusable and their modernisation was deemed economically impractical, raising questions over the US purchase.
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HAL gets government order to produce 97 Tejas fighter jets for Indian Air Force
India | Apr 13, 2024, 01:51 PM ISTHindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has received a tender for procurement of 97 light combat aircraft (LCA Mk-1A) Tejas. The aircraft are expected to cost approximately Rs 67,000 crore.
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Centre clears project to develop AMCA 5th generation stealth fighter aircraft: Know all about it
India | Mar 08, 2024, 11:24 AM ISTThe project would see the prototype manufactured by industry including the public sector unit Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. The project IS estimated to cost around Rs 15,000 crore.
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IAF inducts new-age indigenously-built Light Combat Helicopter | All about 'Prachand'
India | Dec 16, 2022, 12:52 PM ISTState-run aerospace major Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) developed the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) and they were primarily designed for deployment in high-altitude regions. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the induction of the new helicopters will be a "big boost" to the IAF's "combat prowess"
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India set to usher in new era of warfare with combat drones | Video
India | Jul 02, 2022, 08:03 AM ISTThe airframe, undercarriage and entire flight control and avionics systems used for the aircraft had been developed indigenously.
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China to launch 3rd aircraft carrier in two years: Report
World | Dec 19, 2019, 06:19 PM ISTThe third aircraft carrier may have electromagnetic catapult and stealth fighter jets, a report by Ordnance Industry Science Technology, a Xi'an-based periodical focused on the national defence industry said.
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IAF to ink deal with HAL for 83 Tejas Light Combat Aircraft soon
India | Oct 22, 2019, 08:06 PM ISTIn December 2017, the IAF had issued a single-vendor tender to the HAL for procuring 83 LCA. However, the deal is yet to be signed owing to delay in negotiations over the price of the aircraft.
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IAF to have midair refuelling capability on all combat aircraft
India | Dec 10, 2012, 04:20 PM ISTNew Delhi, Dec 10: In a major step to increase its operational reach, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has decided that all its aircraft and helicopters meant for combat and combat support will henceforth have
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IAF To Soon Finalize Multi-Billion Dollar Combat Aircraft Deal
India | Oct 08, 2011, 05:57 PM ISTHindon (Ghaziabad), Oct 8: The Indian Air Force is in the “last lap” of finalising its multi-billion dollar combat aircraft deal for which commercial bids of two shortlisted vendors would be opened by October 18.
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Merkel Pitches For Eurofighter Typhoon
India | May 31, 2011, 06:51 PM ISTNew Delhi, May 31: Chancellor Angela Merkel today made a strong pitch for German-led four-nation consortium EADS's Eurofighter Typhoon, shortlisted by India for a USD 10.4 billion defence deal, saying they have the "best product".Maintaining