Light Combat Aircraft (LCA)

Dubai Air Show 2023 Takes Off, Expected to Set the Stage for Robust Business

New Delhi: With the five day Dubai Air Show 2023 taking off from November 13 having been the brainchild of Vice President, Prime Minister and ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum,...

IAF Contingent Inducted for the Dubai Air Show 2023

  Dubai: An Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent has landed at the Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai for participation in the biennial Dubai Airshow, scheduled from  November 13 to 17, 2023. The IAF contingent comprises...

MiG-21 Bison Bids Farewell, Paves Way for Indigenous LCA Tejas

New Delhi: Signifying the closure of an era and embodying the ongoing transformation within the Indian Air Force (IAF), the MiG-21 Bison aircraft made their farewell appearance in the skies above Uttarlai, Barmer district,...

‘The Induction of MRFA is Essential to Maintain the IAF’s Combat Edge’

Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari has been tirelessly working towards transforming the Indian Air Force (IAF) into a modern and capable fighting air force, with a focus on developing both offensive and defensive...

First Tejas Twin-Seater Trainer Version Aircraft Handed Over to IAF

Bengaluru: The Indian Air Force got its first Tejas twin-seater trainer version aircraft on October 4. The aircraft was handed over by Defence Public Sector Undertaking HAL at a ceremony here. Marking a significant milestone...

We are Advocating for the Acquisition of 100 More LCA Mark 1A: IAF Chief

New Delhi: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has officially announced its intention to procure about 100 additional Made-in-India LCA Mark 1A fighter jets. It’s a significant move aimed at strengthening India's aerospace capabilities. The announcement...

Landmark India-US Fighter Engine Deal Cleared by US Congress

Washington: In a boost to India’s defence, the United States (US) Congress has said it has no objection to the Joe Biden administration’s decision to pursue the GE jet engine deal with India, paving...

General Tomas Paiva’s Visit to Empower Brazil-India Defence Collaboration

New Delhi: The visit by Commander of Brazilian Army General Tomas Miguel Ribeiro Paiva is a significant milestone in the longstanding relationship between the armed forces of the two countries. Accompanied by an official...

Air Chief Reviews LCA Programme, LCA Mk 1A Could to be Inducted Early Next Year

New Delhi: The Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari August 22 reviewed the status of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) programme in Air Headquarters. Also in attendance were senior functionaries...

LCA Navy Trainer Prototype NP5 Successfully Completes its Maiden Flight

Bengaluru: The Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Naval trainer prototype NP5 successfully completed its maiden flight on August 18. The maiden flight of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Naval Trainer Prototype 'NP5' was successfully conducted on...

Aatmanirbharta in Defence: Strides and Snags

  The world experienced a seismic shift during the COVID-19 pandemic, with global norms bending and nations re-evaluating their reliance on others to support their development. In the aftermath of India's economy being hit by...

Sustainability of Self-Reliance in Defence

  All nation-states have traditionally evolved to peacefully coexist amongst the comity of nations. However, ideological differences and internal strife necessitates a strong and effective military that needs to update and be current in strategy,...

Aatmanirbharta: Beyond Rhetoric

  Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in May 2020 with a Rs 2,000,000 crore (US$ 262 billion) package (10 percent of India’s GDP), the Aatmanirbhar Bharat campaign aims to foster self-reliance across various sectors....
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