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  US seeks information on potential misuse of F-16 by Pakistan against India

  World | March 02, 2019 13:30 IST

  The United States, which is the largest seller of high-tech defence equipment globally and has a strong end-user monitoring agreement, as a matter of practice takes all allegations of misuse of defense articles very seriously.

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  Situation was different in 2001, number of fighter jets needed by Air Force changes from time to time: Sitharaman

  India | February 24, 2019 8:45 IST

  "We have given the contract to HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd) for 83 light combat fighter aircraft. Sukhois are being manufactured in India," she said.

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  In next two years, IAF will be left with only 26 squadrons of fighter aircraft against sanctioned strength of 42

  India | January 24, 2019 11:26 IST

  The number is projected to rise to 30 by 2027, with four more squadrons of LCA Tejas. The contract for these 83 LCA Tejas Mark1A is yet to be signed between the IAF and HAL, it further said.

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  China summons US envoys over sanctions linked to Russia deal

  World | September 23, 2018 8:35 IST

  The Defense Ministry said the US had no right to interfere in Chinese military cooperation with Russia.

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  China warns of 'consequences' after US sanctions over purchase of Russian jets, missiles

  World | September 21, 2018 15:43 IST

  Reacting to the US move, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said, "China is strongly outraged by this unreasonable action of the US and lodged stern representations".

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  Defense sales at an all time high with India: PACOM Commander

  World | February 14, 2018 23:41 IST

  Americas defence sale with India is at an all time high, a top Pentagon commander today said, adding that it supports all Indian consideration of a number of US systems including F-35 joint strike fighter.

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  China deploys Su-35 jets in South China Sea to counter US patrols

  World | February 08, 2018 22:51 IST

  The Chinese air force recently sent its Su-35 fighter jets to take part in a joint combat patrol over the South China Sea, the Chinese air force said in a statement.

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  Lockheed Martin proposes making custom-built fighter jets in India

  India | January 23, 2018 22:02 IST

  Many of the systems used on the India-specific platform are derived from key lessons learned and technologies from Lockheed Martin's F-22 and the F-35.

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  IAF issues request for proposal to HAL for 83 Tejas fighter jets worth over Rs 50,000 cr

  India | December 20, 2017 23:04 IST

  There have been views in the IAF that the Tejas aircraft was not enough to maintain its combat readiness and it needed to quickly procure a fleet of foreign single engine fighters.

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  Controversy over Rafale deal 'motivated, baseless': Nirmala Sitharaman

  Politics | December 20, 2017 20:44 IST

  The government today termed as "motivated" and "baseless" the controversy over the Rafale deal and asserted that the fighter jets have been bought at better terms.

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  US defence chief Mattis meets PM Modi, Sitharaman today; drones, fighter jets deals on cards

  India | September 26, 2017 9:08 IST

  US Defence Secretary James Mattis, who arrived in New Delhi late Monday for a two-day visit to India, will today meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

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  Focus on Sea Guardian drones, fighter jets, Af-Pak as James Mattis heads to India

  World | September 24, 2017 14:56 IST

  Sale of 22 Sea Guardian drones is likely to be on top of the agenda, a $ 2 billion sale that could see the Indian Navy acquire the world's most advanced maritime reconnaissance drone

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  IAF strengthens eastern base with 6 Super Hercules jets in Panagarh

  India | August 24, 2017 20:35 IST

  The Indian Air Force today added muscle to its capabilities in the eastern region amid the ongoing standoff with China in the Doklam region. The IAF is learnt to have commissioned Air Force Station Arjan Singh in Panagarh

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  Russia 'keen' to sell new fighter jet MiG-35 to Indian Air Force

  World | July 23, 2017 15:35 IST

  Russia is keen on selling its new fighter jet MiG-35 to India with the MiG corporation's chief saying the country has evinced interest in the aircraft and talks were on to understand its requirements

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  Amid crisis, Qatar finds US support with Rs 77,000 cr deal for F-15 fighter jets

  World | June 15, 2017 15:55 IST

  US Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis and his Qatar counterpart Khalid al-Attiyah signed a letter of agreement for a $12-billion (approx. Rs 77,000 crore) sale of US-manufactured F-15 fighters in Washington

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  No violation of Indian air space, says IAF after reports of Pak fighter jets over Siachen

  India | May 24, 2017 13:41 IST

  Pakistan Air Force (PAF) fighter jets made flights near Siachen Glacier this morning, Samaa TV reported. Quoting sources, the report said all of PAF's forward operating bases have been made fully operational

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  China tests new FC-31 Gyrfalcon prototype, says state media

  World | December 26, 2016 19:09 IST

  In a move being seen as an attempt to end the monopoly of the West in terms of the world’s most advanced aircraft carriers, China on Friday sent the latest version of its fifth-generation stealth

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  India to get Rafale fighter jets in 3 Years, says Air Chief Arup Raha

  India | December 10, 2016 22:54 IST

  The Indian Air Force (IAF) will get the first tranche of Rafale fighter jets from France in the next three years, said chief Arup Raha said today. "Rafale contract caters for delivery time between 36

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  India deploys fighter jets, missiles, drones along China’s border to check incursions

  India | August 17, 2016 10:09 IST

  To deal with the rising incidents of Chinese incursions in Ladhak and Arunachal Pradesh, India has deployed Sukhoi-30MKI fighters, missiles and drones in the border areas.

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  Amid growing Indian caucus, US Congress stalls F-16 sale to Pak: Report

  World | January 12, 2016 13:11 IST

  Islamabad: Amid growing anti-Pakistan sentiments on Capitol Hill, US Congress has stalled a planned sale of eight new F-16 fighter jets to Islamabad.Now it has become a routine see strong attacks on Pakistan and its