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The Sixth-Gen Shift

The global defence landscape is undergoing a transformative shift with the advent of sixth-generation fighter jets. China’s recent advancements, including the testing of two prototypes of these state-of-the-art aircraft, have raised alarms in defence...

The Future of Air Power

The 15th Aero India gets underway at Bengaluru, India from February 10-14, 2025 with exhibitors from 15+ countries displaying their products including significant aerial displays of advanced 5th generation platforms such as Lockheed Martin’s...

Rafale-M Jet Deal Awaits CCS Clearance After Ministry of Defence Approval

New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee of Security (CCS) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to give a formal nod to the deal to buy 26 Rafale-M fighter jets for the Navy from...

Sixth Generation Global Combat Air Program Likely to Have Saudi Arabia as a New Partner

Tel Aviv: Earlier this month, Italy announced that Saudi Arabia may join the sixth generation Fighter Jet Program. The Global Combat Air Program (GCAP), a strategic collaboration between Italy, the United Kingdom, and Japan to...

Navy Chief Adm Tripathi Details Efforts to Boost India’s Naval Power, Prioritised Mega Nuclear Attack Submarine Plan and Rafale Marine Deal Finalisation

New Delhi: The Navy chief Admiral Dinesh Tripathi on December 2 said that as part of efforts to boost country’s naval power, currently 62 ships and a submarine are under construction within the country...

IAF Evolving As Indian Aerospace Force

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has developed into a cutting-edge combat force due to its perseverance and success in various missions during peace and war times. Through timely planning and initiatives, the IAF is...

Sky Warriors: The History Behind the Evolution of the Indian Air Force

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is committed to safeguarding the nation's skies and contributing to its defence and strategic objectives. Established on 8 October, 1932, the IAF has evolved from a modest auxiliary force...

Serbia to Purchase 12 Rafale Fighters, Signs Contract

New Delhi: Serbia August 29 officially signed a contract to purchase 12 Dassault Aviation Rafale fighter jets, ending a two-year long procurement effort for the French-made aircraft. The deal was signed during the meeting in...

First Phase of IAF’s Largest Multilateral Exercise ‘Tarang Shakti’ to be Held at Sulur from August 6-14, Participation of Over 150 Aircraft Expected

New Delhi. India will host multilateral exercise ‘Tarang Shakti’ in two phases in August and September. The first phase of the exercise will be held in Tamil Nadu's Sulur from August 6 to 14...

The Indian Air Force’s Revolutionary Role in the Kargil Conflict

The 25th Kargil Vijay Diwas anniversary, on July 26, commemorates India's triumph in the Kargil conflict in 1999. This conflict marked the successful completion of ‘Operation Safed Sagar’ by the Indian Air Force (IAF)...

Strategic Push: Dassault Aviation to Acquire Land for MRO Facility, Strengthen Rafale’s India Operations

New Delhi: Giving a strategic push to its India operations, Dassault Aviation SA is in the process of acquiring land near Jewar international airport for a maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility for India’s...

Avoidable Dogfight: Why India Should SHELVE the MRFA Acquisition

For the past two decades, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has grappled with a pressing and distressing issue - its inability to maintain the combat aircraft fleet at the authorised level of 42 squadrons....

HENSOLDT Develops Jamming System to Protect Naval Vessels Together with Israeli Partner RAFAEL

Taufkirchen/Germany.  Sensor solution provider HENSOLDT is further developing its "Kalaetron Attack" jamming system for use on board naval vessels. The fully digital system has proven to be very effective in neutralizing air defence radars...
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