Fighter Jets

It was reported on August 20 that the Cabinet Committee on Security has cleared the mega defence deal to boost India’s air power

'Make in India' gets boost as India plans Rs 61,000 crore fighter jet engine project with France: Report

At present, every Indian fighter aircraft, from the Su-30 MKI to the Tejas, relies on engines sourced from foreign suppliers.

Procurement of 97 upgraded Tejas Mk-1A jets from HAL likely to begin in FY27: Govt official

HAL has enhanced the domestic share of components, with key systems like radar and high-frequency radios now being produced by Bharat Electronics Ltd.

Modi-Trump meet: Deals for combat vehicles, fighter jet engines among India's defence wishlist

Last month, Trump asked Modi, who heads to Washington on Wednesday for a two-day visit, to buy more US-made security equipment and move "toward a fair trading relationship"

Singapore scrambled 2 fighter jets to escort AI Express plane after bomb threat

The Air India Express plane operating flight IX 684 from Madurai to Singapore had received a bomb threat.

US to deploy more warships, fighter jets to Middle East

The announcement comes after Iran and its regional allies vowed retaliation for the killings of a Hamas leader in Tehran and a Hezbollah commander in Beirut, fueling fears of a broader Middle East conflict.

Netherlands to deliver 18 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine

The Netherlands has announced its intention to provide Ukraine with 18 F-16 fighter jets to support its efforts in countering Russia's invasion, as confirmed by the Dutch government on Friday.

DAC approves proposals worth Rs 45,000 crore, including procurement of 12 Su-30MKIs for IAF

Among the proposals, the ministry okayed the procurement of 12 Su-30MKIs for the Indian Air Force, which would be manufactured in India by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).

China sends ships and fighter jets toward Taiwan in new show of force

China sent navy ships and a large group of fighter jets toward Taiwan, continuing its military pressure on the island, Taiwan's defence.

Germany allows Poland to export old fighter jets to Ukraine

Poland's defence ministry did not immediately comment.

Boeing to stop production of F/A-18 Super Hornet jets in 2025 | Here are the pictures of the 'Top Gun' plane

Boeing said stopping production of the F/A-18 jets, which were featured in Tom Cruise-starrer "Top Gun: Maverick", will also allow the company to focus on ramping up output of training jet T-7A Red Hawk and autonomous refueling aircraft MQ-25 Stingray, both of which are produced in St. Louis.

UK will help other countries willing to send aircraft to Ukraine, Rishi Sunak says

Sunak has joined former British leaders Boris Johnson and Liz Truss in providing strong support to Ukraine, including through the delivery of weapons and training of troops.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy hopes for EU jets, gets standing ovation in Brussels

Speaking during his first in-person meeting with all the 27 national leaders of a union Ukraine wants to join, Zelenskiy did not say who could provide jets, adding that some deals were still in the works, while others could not be made public.

Zelensky asks allies for fighter jets on UK visit

Britain said it would consider the proposal in the "long term", although the United States and other NATO allies remain wary of getting more embroiled in Ukraine's war with Russia.

Republic Day 2023: IAF's fighter jets fly in 'Trishul' formation above parade. Watch

Three MIG-29 planes also flew over Kartavya Path when the contingents of the IAF marched past President Draupadi Murmu.

Saab drops Adani as partner for its Gripen E fighter in India

Mats Palmberg, CMD of Saab India told the paper they have “decided not to pursue the arrangement”.

North Korea fires missile, artillery near border as South imposes sanctions

South Korea also scrambled fighter jets when a group of about 10 North Korean military aircraft flew close to their heavily fortified border

India concerned over U.S. package for Pakistan fighter jets

"We discussed growing convergence of strategic interests and enhanced defence & security cooperation," Singh said on Twitter, after speaking to U.S. Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin over the telephone.

Ukraine is crowdfunding fighter jets amid war with Russia: 'Help us stop the terror'

Russia-Ukraine war: Ukrainian pilots have started a campaign called “buy me a fighter jet”, which seeks donations from philanthropists around the world.

Watch: Never-seen-before cockpit view from fighter jets at Republic Day flypast

Republic Day 2022: Shared by the principal spokesperson of the Ministry of Defence, the one-minute video shows stunning footage of the aircrafts in flight.

NATO sends ships and jets to eastern Europe in Ukraine crisis

The move added to a flurry of signals that the West is bracing for an aggressive Russian move against Ukraine, though Moscow denies any plan to invade.

US taking fresh look at moving F-16 production to India:Lockheed

The Trump Administration is taking a "fresh look" at Lockheed Martin's proposal to have a F-16 manufacturing base in India if it agrees to buy the fighter jets, officials from the US defence giant said.

India close to signing Rafale jet deal: Government official

There have been several leaks to the Indian press this year that a deal had been reached that proved to be premature, as the two sides haggled over price and other terms of the deal.

US govt issues notification for sale of F-16s to Pakistan

The total cost of these F-16 is estimated to be nearly USD 700 million, said the federal notification. It added that the Government of Pakistan had requested for this sale.

Budget 2015 India: India raises defence Budget as it confronts China challenge

After years of neglect, India is trying to narrow the military gap with China, which has been building up its fleet of ships and submarines making forays in the Indian Ocean.