Fighter Jets
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China warns of 'consequences' after US sanctions over purchase of Russian jets, missiles
World | Sep 21, 2018, 03:43 PM ISTReacting 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 | Feb 14, 2018, 11:41 PM ISTAmericas 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 | Feb 08, 2018, 10:51 PM ISTThe 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 | Jan 23, 2018, 10:02 PM ISTMany 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 | Dec 20, 2017, 11:04 PM ISTThere 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
National | Dec 20, 2017, 08:44 PM ISTThe 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 | Sep 26, 2017, 09:08 AM ISTUS 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 | Sep 24, 2017, 02:56 PM ISTSale 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 | Aug 24, 2017, 08:35 PM ISTThe 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 | Jul 23, 2017, 03:35 PM ISTRussia 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 | Jun 15, 2017, 03:55 PM ISTUS 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, 01:41 PM ISTPakistan 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 | Dec 26, 2016, 07:09 PM ISTIn 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 | Dec 10, 2016, 10:54 PM ISTThe 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 | Aug 17, 2016, 10:09 AM ISTTo 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 | Jan 12, 2016, 01:11 PM ISTIslamabad: 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
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Saab pitches for joint development of Sea Gripen fighter jets
India | Dec 27, 2015, 02:11 PM ISTNew Delhi: Swedish defence major Saab has offered to collaborate with India to develop the sea version of its fighter aircraft Gripen with transfer of technology.“We have a great opportunity for technology transfer,” Ulf Nilsson,
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Despite reservations over nuclear arsenal, US to sell F-16 jets to Pak
World | Oct 22, 2015, 10:11 PM ISTWashington: The US is set to sell eight new F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan despite Washington's growing reservations over Islamabad's fast expanding nuclear arsenal, a media report said.The decision comes ahead of US President Barack
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USA offers to jointly make fighter jets with India
Aug 15, 2015, 02:02 AM ISTNew Delhi: The US on Friday offered to produce fighter aircraft jointly with India to promote deeper military ties as it spoke about the Indian Air Force facing a "critical shortage" of front-line fighter jets.Talking
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India to get Rafale planes on IAF-approved configuration: Government
National | Jul 21, 2015, 09:37 PM ISTNew Delhi: The 36 Rafale combat planes and associated systems and weapons would be delivered in the same configuration as had been tested and approved by Indian Air Force, and with a longer maintenance responsibility