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  Satellite images reveal AMCA undergoing crucial stealth testing in Hyderabad: Why is it significant?

  India | June 10, 2026 21:16 IST

  Satellite imagery has revealed the AMCA engineering airframe at a specialised stealth testing facility in Hyderabad, indicating continued progress in India's indigenous fifth-generation fighter aircraft programme.

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  How many Tejas Mk1A fighter jets has HAL produced? Latest figures revealed

  India | June 08, 2026 23:46 IST

  Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a crucial review meeting on projects being undertaken by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).

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  Iran War: EAM Jaishankar speaks to FMs of Iran, UAE and Qatar; 4 killed in Lebanon | Highlights

  World | April 05, 2026 23:34 IST

  US President Donald Trump has warned Iran of intensified attacks if it refuses a peace deal within 48 hours, a threat Tehran has rejected. Strikes by US and Israeli forces continue across Iran, hitting key sites and killing civilians, while the conflict spreads to Lebanon and beyond.

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  Exact moment when Iran shot down US A-10 fighter jet near Strait of Hormuz amid conflict | Video

  World | April 04, 2026 9:49 IST

  Despite the specific details provided by Iranian sources, neither the Pentagon nor the White House provided an "immediate comment" regarding the status of the aircraft or the veracity of the claims.

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  HAL imposes penalties on GE Aerospace over delayed Tejas fighter jet engines

  India | April 03, 2026 11:05 IST

  HAL Chairman and Managing Director, DK Sunil, confirmed the action, stating that the delays have impacted the Tejas Mark 1A delivery schedule for the Indian Air Force (IAF).

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  Iran claims it shot down F/A-18 fighter jet days after striking F‑35, shares video as proof | Watch

  World | March 25, 2026 23:41 IST

  Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed it targeted a US F/A-18 fighter jet near Chabahar and released a video as “proof” of the strike.

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  Pakistani fighter jet shot down in Jalalabad, pilot captured alive: Afghan military

  World | February 28, 2026 15:41 IST

  A Pakistani fighter jet crashed in Jalalabad city on Saturday, and the pilot was captured alive, according to Afghan military and police officials.

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  Trump announces F-47 fighter jet; all about 'most devastating' plane to join US Armed Forces

  World | January 22, 2026 16:48 IST

  The F-47 is described as the world’s first sixth-generation fighter jet, representing a major leap in air combat technology. Its name honors the legacy of the iconic P-47 Thunderbolt, whose role in achieving air superiority during World War II remains historic and influential.

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  From Tejas Mk2 to AMCA: Four upcoming aircraft that will transform the Indian Air Force by 20

  Explainers | October 08, 2025 13:43 IST

  India is set to revolutionise its air power by 2035 with four cutting-edge indigenous aircraft, the stealthy fifth-generation AMCA, the upgraded Tejas Mk-2, the carrier-capable TEDBF, and the advanced Netra Mk-2 AEW&C.

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  HAL receives fourth GE-F404 fighter jet engine for LCA Tejas Mk1A from US

  India | October 01, 2025 10:21 IST

  HAL has received the fourth GE F404-IN20 engine for LCA Tejas Mark 1A jets as part of a 2021 agreement. The Indian Air Force plans to induct 352 Tejas aircraft and HAL aims to stabilise engine deliveries to meet production targets.

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  Fighter Jets intercept plane after airspace violations near Trump's Bedminster golf club no-fly zone

  World | August 04, 2025 9:33 IST

  NORAD said the intercept was the second of the day, noting that another aircraft had entered the TFR zone. In total, there were five unauthorised incursions over the weekend.

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  British F-35 jet, stuck in Kerala, may finally fly back home next week: Report

  India | July 11, 2025 11:58 IST

  The British fighter jet was on a regular sortie in the Arabian Sea last month when it ran into bad weather and couldn’t return to the Royal Navy’s flagship aircraft carrier, the HMS Prince of Wales, officials said.

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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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  F-35 jet stranded in Kerala: UK deploys technicians to repair Navy aircraft in Thiruvananthapuram

  India | July 06, 2025 20:47 IST

  The F-35 jet had made an emergency landing at the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on June 14. The aircraft, reportedly facing a hydraulic system issue, was diverted mid-flight as adverse weather prevented it from returning to the aircraft carrier.

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  UK's F-35B fighter jet to be repaired on-site in Kerala, will resume service soon: Sources

  India | July 03, 2025 16:31 IST

  The jet, worth over USD 110 million and known to be one of the most advanced fighter aircraft in the world, made an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on June 14.

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  Jet, Set, Stay: Stranded British Navy F-35B turns accidental 'brand ambassador' for Kerala Tourism

  India | July 02, 2025 20:23 IST

  Officials have confirmed that a team of aviation engineers from the UK is expected to arrive in Thiruvananthapuram soon to carry out repairs on the grounded jet. In the meantime, the high-tech warplane has become an unexpected tourist attraction in Kerala.

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  UK Navy’s F-35B fighter jet may be airlifted back after hydraulic failure, say Defence Officials

  India | June 20, 2025 23:46 IST

  The grounded F-35B remains parked under tight security at Thiruvananthapuram airport, attracting significant public and media attention. The incident comes in the backdrop of increasing UK-India defence cooperation and maritime collaboration in the Indo-Pacific.

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  UK technical team flies to Kerala as British F-35B jet remains grounded after emergency landing

  India | June 20, 2025 18:26 IST

  The aircraft, which developed a technical fault just before departure, diverted to Thiruvananthapuram in line with pre-agreed contingency protocols under 'Operation Highmast' -- a joint understanding between the UK and Indian Air Force.

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  British F-35 fighter jet makes emergency landing at Kerala's Thiruvananthapuram Airport

  India | June 15, 2025 12:47 IST

  The fighter jet had taken off from an aircraft carrier and landed safely at approximately 9.30 pm. Airport authorities declared an emergency to ensure a smooth and safe landing.

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  India shoots down Pakistan's JF-17: Know all about fighter jet developed in collaboration with China

  India | May 07, 2025 11:39 IST

  The JF-17 is said to be a lightweight, fourth-generation multirole fighter jet. Developed in collaboration between Pakistan and China, it was also used in previous military engagements between India and Pakistan.