Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA)

Rising India: IAF Ranked Third Most Powerful Air Force in the World

In a landmark recognition that reshapes the global balance of air power, the World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft (WDMMA) has ranked the Indian Air Force (IAF) as the third most powerful air force...

IAF Plans Initial Fleet of 120 AMCAs to Fill Critical Capability Gap

New Delhi. India's Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) stealth fighter programme is progressing toward production, with plans for an initial fleet of around 120 jets for the Indian Air Force (IAF) starting in 2035....

AMCA Programme: Selection of Industry Partners Underway, MoD And ADA Set to Finalise the Winner by Mid-2026

New Delhi: The Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme is a landmark initiative by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) under the Ministry of Defence (MoD), aiming to develop India's first indigenous fifth-generation stealth multi-role...

‘Operation Sindoor’ Was a Testament of IAF’s Combat Capability and Operational Synergy: IAF Chief

New Delhi: Rejecting Pakistan’s claims about Operation Sindoor, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, while addressing a press conference in the national capital on October 3 to mark the occasion...

Government Clears Major Defence Deal Worth Rs 62,000 Crore to Buy 97 LCA Tejas Mk 1A

New Delhi: In  a major boost to self reliance or Aatmanirbharta in the defence sector, the government’s highest body, Cabinet Committee on Security chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi cleared on August 19 the...

IAF’s Capability Enhancement: Focus on Faster Induction of Fighters, AEW&C Systems, Refuellers

New Delhi: The empowered committee for capability enhancement of the Indian Air Force (IAF), chaired by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, has delivered an extensive set of recommendations aimed at rapidly addressing the pressing...

India -France Strategic Partnership Advances, MoD Recommends Safran as Preferred Partner for Fighter Jet Engine Development

New Delhi: The Ministry of Defence has recommended France's Safran as the preferred partner for India's ambitious ₹61,000 crore fighter jet engine development program. This landmark decision represents a pivotal moment in India's defence...

Strengthening National Security: DRDO’s Ambitious 10-Year Vision Takes Shape

New Delhi: India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is spearheading a transformative decade that will reshape the nation's military capabilities and establish India as a major defence exporter. Following the successful Operation Sindoor in...

India to Receive Three Additional Apache Attack Helicopters this Month

New Delhi: India is set to receive three additional Apache attack helicopters from the United States in July 2025, as confirmed by Defence Secretary RK Singh. These helicopters are part of a six-unit order...

Air Chief Takes HAL to Task

Air Chief Marshal (ACM) AP Singh’s rather frank criticism stems from his frustration and to a point he is rather correct in pointing out the flaws of the Indian defence eco system, as it...

Throttle Up: India’s High-Stakes Quest for a Jet Engine

Developing an indigenous aeroengine remains one of India’s most challenging yet critical technological ambitions. For decades, India has sought to master the complex technology of jet engines for military aircraft, a capability that underpins...

Stealth Shootout: F-35, Su-57 or AMCA?

Ever since Donald Trump dangled the prospect of two squadrons of F-35s for India, and especially after the stunning aerial ballet of the F-35 and Su-57 at Aero India this past February, the Indian...

A New Fighter Plane for the IAF

The IAF currently has 31 fighter squadrons instead of its authorised 42. This gap creates real challenges when choosing a new fighter plane for India’s mixed air fleet and to increase its numerical strength....
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