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  India set to roll out Tejas Mk-1A fighter jet: Why IAF's indigenous jet outclasses China, Pakistan

  India | July 08, 2025 16:48 IST

  India 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 | March 28, 2025 21:15 IST

  India 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 | April 30, 2024 15:09 IST

  Kazakhstan 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 | April 13, 2024 13:51 IST

  Hindustan 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 | March 08, 2024 11:24 IST

  The 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 | December 16, 2022 12:52 IST

  State-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 | July 02, 2022 8:03 IST

  The 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 | December 19, 2019 18:19 IST

  The 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 | October 22, 2019 20:06 IST

  In 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 | December 10, 2012 16:20 IST

  New 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 | October 08, 2011 17:57 IST

  Hindon (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 18:51 IST

  New 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