Centre opens contest for more than 100 fighter jets, at least 90 to be made in India
India began its search for new planes for the Indian air force in 2003 to replace its Soviet-era MiG fighters
Apr 06, 2018, 20:01 PM IST
HAL achieves all-time high turnover of over Rs 18,000 crore in FY 2017-18
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has said that it had overhauled 220 aircraft/helicopters and 550 engines.
Apr 04, 2018, 22:46 PM IST
Unfounded allegations: Government hits back at Rahul Gandhi over Rafale deal comments
Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday had alleged that the fighter aircraft deal between India and France was a 'scam'.
Feb 07, 2018, 18:58 PM IST
Indian Air Force to land 20 fighter jets, commandos on Agra-Lucknow Expressway today
In preparation for the mammoth exercise, the stretch near Bangarmau in Unnao district, around 65 km from Uttar Pradesh's capital was closed for vehicular movement on Monday.
Oct 24, 2017, 00:34 AM IST
US bombers, fighters, stage show of force off North Korean coast
The Pentagon said the mission was designed to show the many military options US President Donald Trump had to deal with the grave threat presented by the North Korean nuclear program.
Sep 24, 2017, 00:02 AM IST
China says nothing will stop its long-range air force drills
No amount of interference or shadowing of its aircraft will stop the Chinese air force from carrying out long-range drills, the defence ministry said, announcing another round of exercises of the type that have unnerved Taiwan and Japan.
Aug 25, 2017, 10:00 AM IST
China asks US to stop unfriendly dangerous military activities
China on tuesday defended the action of its fighter jets flying close to a US naval plane in the East China Sea, saying American aircraft coming near China's border and carrying out reconnaissance has threatened China's national security.
Jul 25, 2017, 20:42 PM IST
China backs joint energy development with Philippines in disputed sea
The Philippines relies overwhelmingly on imports to fuel its fast-growing economy and needs to develop indigenous energy resources. Its main source of natural gas, the Malampaya field near the disputed waters, will be depleted within a decade.
Jul 25, 2017, 15:17 PM IST
Japan scrambles jets after China allegedly flies drone
Japan lodged a "strong protest", after accusing China of "unilaterally escalating" tensions.
May 19, 2017, 11:07 AM IST
Japan scrambles jets over China drone flight near disputed islets
Japan scrambled fighter jets on after four Chinese coastguard vessels entered in its territorial waters.
May 19, 2017, 09:49 AM IST
DEA discusses indigenous manufacture of fighter jets, choppers
Defence Ministry sources said the DAC, chaired by Defence Minister Arun Jaitley, made "forward movement" towards finalising the 'strategic partnership (SP) model', covering "substantial ground".
May 15, 2017, 22:38 PM IST
US, Indian govts talking on making F-16 in India: Lockheed
American defence major Lockheed Martin on Thursday said discussions are currently taking place between the US and Indian governments on the company's plans to set up manufacturing base for F-16 fighter jets in India.
Feb 17, 2017, 00:38 AM IST
Rafale deal closer to decision, sent to the Prime Minister's Office for final review
The multi-billion Euro deal for 36 Rafales moved a step closer to a decision as the file on the fighter jets has been sent to the PMO.
Sep 01, 2016, 22:10 PM IST
India to buy 500 helicopters, 12 submarines, over 200 fighter jets in next 10 years: Report
In order to ramp up its military preparedness, India will spend a massive $223 billion or Rs 15 lakh core over the next decade to acquire weapon systems, as per a media report.
Aug 23, 2016, 23:42 PM IST
India wants second line of fighter jets: Report
India is keen on manufacturing a second line of fighters besides Tejas, as per a media report.
Apr 20, 2016, 22:45 PM IST
Govt plans to make second line of fighter aircrafts under Make in India project, says IAF chief
The Chief of Air Staff said the second line of fighter jets will be in addition to light combat aircraft Tejas and 36 Rafale planes that India will procure from France.
Mar 04, 2016, 18:21 PM IST
US lawmaker dismayed at sale of F16 to Pakistan
A top US lawmaker on Tuesday said he was dismayed by the Obama Administration's decision to sell eight F-16 fighter jets to Pakistan despite the country's support for terrorism.
Feb 16, 2016, 21:40 PM IST
Turkey's military plane shoots down Russia's Sukhoi jet on Syria border
Russia on Tuesday said that the military plane Turkey shot down at the Syrian border was a Russian Sukhoi Su-24 jet, adding that the jet did not enter Turkish space.
Nov 24, 2015, 15:15 PM IST
Turkey's fighter jets shoot down mysterious warplane on Syria border
Turkish fighter jets on Tuesday shot down a warplane of unknown origin after it ignored warnings and violated national airspace close to the Syrian border, media reports said.
Nov 24, 2015, 14:05 PM IST
