US 5th generation fighter jet F-35 steals show at Aero India 2023
1 year, 10 months ago

US 5th generation fighter jet F-35 steals show at Aero India 2023

Firstpost  

Bengaluru: The US Air Force stole the thunder on the opening day of Aero India 2023 in Bengaluru as it showcased the two latest versions of the fifth-generation supersonic multirole F-35A fighter aircraft. The US Air Force’s two newest fifth-generation supersonic multirole F-35A aircraft made a historic debut at Aero India here on Monday, drawing strong interest and adding lustre to the five-day marquee event. In addition to the two F-35s, an F-16 fighting Falcon duo from the US Air Force will conduct daily aerial demonstrations at Aero India 2023 to showcase the capability of one of the force’s leading fighter jets. Major General Julian C Cheater, US Assistant Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force and International Affairs, said Aero India is an ideal forum to showcase the most advanced, lethal and interoperable weapons systems the US has to offer.

India Bengaluru Air Force Fighter Aero Lightning Ii  fighter  steals  jet  2023  f35a  india  5th  f35  force  aircraft  air  military  usaf  aero  generation  advanced

History of this topic

Air India’s ‘queen of the sky’ takes off from Mumbai for the last time
8 months ago

Air India’s ‘queen of the sky’ takes off from Mumbai for the last time

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Mumbaiites living in the vicinity of the airport might have witnessed something highly unusual — and somewhat scary to the untrained eye — on Monday morning. Air India posted a video of Agra’s wing wave on X, along with the message: “Today, we wave goodbye to the first of our last ‘Queen of the Skies’, the B747, departing Mumbai. …

India in 2023 focused on acquiring new military platforms, weaponry to boost combat prowess
11 months, 3 weeks ago

India in 2023 focused on acquiring new military platforms, weaponry to boost combat prowess

Hindustan Times  

India also went on an overdrive in expanding its military engagement with like-minded countries in its neighbourhood and beyond in the face of China's relentless attempts to become a regional hegemon and establish its primacy in South Asia. In line with a growing realisation about the need to boost the national military power, the defence ministry accorded approval to a …

Air India's first A350 aircraft arrives in Delhi | DETAILS
1 year ago

Air India's first A350 aircraft arrives in Delhi | DETAILS

India TV News  

Air India: Air India officially took delivery of its first Airbus A350-900 today, making history as the first Indian carrier to operate the aircraft type. "Air India, India's leading global airline, today welcomed the first of 20 Airbus A350-900 aircraft, registered VT-JRA, in the airline's bold new livery, marking a turning point in its ongoing transformation story," an official statement …

Air India shares first look of plane after logo rebranding. See pics
1 year, 2 months ago

Air India shares first look of plane after logo rebranding. See pics

Live Mint  

Tata Group-owned Air India has unveiled how its planes would look since it changed its logo. First look of Air India plane after logo rebranding. Air India's new logo Air India's new logo includes a modern design with golden, red, and purple colours. The Vista, the new logo symbol for Air India, takes its inspiration from the peak of the …

US Congress approves landmark India-US defence deal for GE engines
1 year, 3 months ago

US Congress approves landmark India-US defence deal for GE engines

Op India  

Months after United States’s defence giant GE Aeronautics signed a Memorandum of Understanding with India’s Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, the US Congress has given clearance to the deal for manufacturing F414 jet engines in India for HAL’s Light Combat Aircraft Tejas Mark 2. The US Congress has now given the Biden-led government approval to pursue the GE jet engine deal with …

Explained | Why is the U.S.-India fighter jet deal important?
1 year, 5 months ago

Explained | Why is the U.S.-India fighter jet deal important?

The Hindu  

The story so far: Coinciding with Prime Minister Modi’s first state visit, India and the U.S. have announced a slew of deals in defence cooperation, space technology, AI and other areas. A senior Defence Ministry official said it is an “almost done” deal with some commercial terms pending finalisation, in addition to the U.S. Congressional approval, while stating that there …

U.S. Offers India Drones, Jet Engines to Lure It From Russia
1 year, 6 months ago

U.S. Offers India Drones, Jet Engines to Lure It From Russia

Live Mint  

India is expected to purchase state-of-the-art U.S. drones and jointly produce jet-fighter engines in a multibillion-dollar deal designed to wean New Delhi off arms purchases from Russia. Biden and Modi are expected to announce a series of agreements on technology, supply chains and clean energy, senior administration officials said, as part of a broader effort by the U.S. government to …

Why India's indigenous fighter jet programme has hit turbulence
1 year, 7 months ago

Why India's indigenous fighter jet programme has hit turbulence

India Today  

India's indigenous fighter jet programme appears to have hit some turbulence. Some of India's fighter jet developers also believe the country's policymakers have probably fallen into the trap of vested international lobbies that do not want India to attain self-reliance in fighter jet technology, including fifth generation stealth jet technology. The absence of a roadmap for jet engines has impacted …

Abhijit Bhattacharyya | Making Indian fighter jets: What is all the fuss about?
1 year, 8 months ago

Abhijit Bhattacharyya | Making Indian fighter jets: What is all the fuss about?

Deccan Chronicle  

Why is there such a deafening cacophony, invariably launched by a few “aviation experts”, whenever a “Made in India” aircraft or helicopter crashes? Fast forward to the reports of the annual Jane’s All the World’s Aircraft of the 2010s: “In July 2014 the US Marine Corps and Royal Air Force cancelled the international debut of mixed group of F-35 at …

Air India's order for 470 jets at list price of $70 billion
1 year, 9 months ago

Air India's order for 470 jets at list price of $70 billion

The Hindu  

Tata group-owned Air India's order for a record 470 aircraft from Airbus and Boeing Co will be at a list price of $70 billion, Chief Executive Campbell Wilson said on February 27, as the airline seeks opportunities to expand in long haul international. Air India had, earlier this month, announced provisional deals for 220 planes from Boeing and 250 from …

Aero India: Asia’s biggest military air show fills the skies above Indian city – buts fails to deliver much-needed deals
1 year, 10 months ago

Aero India: Asia’s biggest military air show fills the skies above Indian city – buts fails to deliver much-needed deals

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery A US Air Force’s fifth-generation …

Indo-US air power connect: Why there is a pitch for an American fighter
1 year, 10 months ago

Indo-US air power connect: Why there is a pitch for an American fighter

Firstpost  

The U.S. defence sales in the last over a decade have mostly been in the military aviation sector. US military aircraft in India IAF first ordered the Lockheed C-130J-30 Super Hercules aircraft in early 2008 for special operations under the US government’s Foreign Military Sales program. Boeing also has a huge presence in military aircraft with Indian Air Force’s C-17, …

US tries to woo India away from Russian military aircraft with display of F-35s, bombers
1 year, 10 months ago

US tries to woo India away from Russian military aircraft with display of F-35s, bombers

ABC  

The United States has brought its most advanced fighter jet, the F-35, to India for the first time, alongside F-16s, Super Hornets and B-1B bombers, as Washington looks to woo New Delhi away from its traditional military supplier, Russia. Key points: The American delegation at the Aero India show is the biggest in the 27-year history of the show India …

Air India reveals orders for 470 Boeing, Airbus jets
1 year, 10 months ago

Air India reveals orders for 470 Boeing, Airbus jets

Associated Press  

LONDON — Air India unveiled orders Tuesday for 470 Boeing and Airbus passenger jets as it races to tap surging demand for increasingly affordable air travel from the nation’s growing ranks of middle-class consumers. Toulouse, France-based Airbus will provide Air India 40 wide-body A350 Airbus aircraft and another 210 narrow-body A320neo planes, Tata Sons Chairman Natarajan Chandrasekaran said in the …

Aero India 2023: Amid Russia War, LAC Tension, US Hints at Growing Ties with India, Surprises with F-35
1 year, 10 months ago

Aero India 2023: Amid Russia War, LAC Tension, US Hints at Growing Ties with India, Surprises with F-35

News 18  

Amid the Ukraine-Russia war, India facing clashes with China at LAC, and tensions with Pakistan, the US seems to be growing ties with India as it lands with the biggest delegation and newest fifth-generation F-35 fighters at the Aero India 2023 show in Bengaluru. According to its, “Russia was the largest supplier of major arms to India in both 2012–16 …

Air India signs BIG deal of 470 aircraft with Airbus, Boeing; first plane delivery by end of 2023 | 10 Points
1 year, 10 months ago

Air India signs BIG deal of 470 aircraft with Airbus, Boeing; first plane delivery by end of 2023 | 10 Points

India TV News  

Air India's 470 aircrafts deal: Airbus will deliver the first A350 plane to Air India by the end of 2023, Airbus India head Remi Maillard informed on Tuesday, hours after the airlines announced the deal. Speaking after airline's historic deals with Airbus and Boeing, Air India chief Campbell Wilson said, "In the meantime, our capacity growth will continue to be …

Aero India 2023: BIG boost for 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' as Indian, foreign firms to sign over 250 MOUs
1 year, 10 months ago

Aero India 2023: BIG boost for 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' as Indian, foreign firms to sign over 250 MOUs

Firstpost  

According to the Defence Ministry, more than Over 250 Memoranda of Understandings and agreements related to the defence sector are expected to be signed between different Indian and foreign companies during the ongoing Aero India 2023 Bengaluru: The ongoing Aero India 2023 air show in Bengaluru is expected to provide a major boost to the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ or ‘Make in …

India's PM Modi inaugurates Aero India 2023
1 year, 10 months ago

India's PM Modi inaugurates Aero India 2023

Firstpost  

14th edition of Aero India is showcasing the country as an emerging hub for manufacturing of military aircraft, helicopters, military equipment and new-age avionics Bengaluru: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday showcased India as an attractive destination for investment in the defence manufacturing sector, and said it will move towards becoming one of the leading exporters of military hardware globally. …

India\'s defence exports grew six-fold in last 5 years, says PM at Aero India
1 year, 10 months ago

India\'s defence exports grew six-fold in last 5 years, says PM at Aero India

Deccan Chronicle  

Bengaluru: With state elections drawing near, all roads lead to Karnataka for the BJP. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, flanked by defence minister Rajnath Singh and state chief minister Basavaraj Bommai, inaugurated Asia’s biggest air show, the "Aero India 2023" at Yelahanka Air Force Station in Bengaluru. Inaugurating the five-day event, the Prime Minister said that Aero India reflects …

India’s military, civil ambitions to dominate Aero India show
1 year, 10 months ago

India’s military, civil ambitions to dominate Aero India show

Live Mint  

India is scouting for billions of dollars worth of military planes, completing jetliner deals to meet civilian demand and pressing global aircraft manufacturers to produce more locally at a major air show this week. As the country prepares to host the Aero India show in Bengaluru from Monday, its airlines are expanding, with Air India expected to announce a potentially …

Aero India 2023: PM Modi to Kick Off Asia's Biggest Aero Show Today; Daring Displays to Rule B'luru Skies
1 year, 10 months ago

Aero India 2023: PM Modi to Kick Off Asia's Biggest Aero Show Today; Daring Displays to Rule B'luru Skies

News 18  

All eyes are set on the 14th edition of India’s largest aerospace and defence exhibition, Aero India, which will take off on Monday with the inauguration by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Bengaluru. Addressing a press conference on Sunday, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said that Aero India 2023 will highlight the country’s manufacturing prowess and the progress achieved towards realising …

Air India seals ‘historic’ deal of 500 new jets from Airbus, Boeing: Report
1 year, 10 months ago

Air India seals ‘historic’ deal of 500 new jets from Airbus, Boeing: Report

Hindustan Times  

Air India has sealed a jumbo deal for about 500 new planes worth more than $100 billion at list prices, in what could become the single largest order by any airline as it seeks to reinvent itself under its new owners, industry sources told Reuters. Air India has agreed to purchase 250 Airbus planes, split between 210 single-aisle A320neos and …

Largest ever U.S. delegation to take part in Aero India 2023
1 year, 10 months ago

Largest ever U.S. delegation to take part in Aero India 2023

The Hindu  

U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Ambassador Elizabeth Jones will lead the largest-ever U.S. delegation to Aero India 2023. “It will be an honour to lead the largest-ever U.S. delegation to Aero India to showcase the world-class equipment, training, capability and interoperability the U.S. industry and military offer,” Ms. Jones. Leading U.S. defence companies participating in Aero India 2023 with exhibits in …

Air India finalises order for around 250 aircraft with Airbus: Report
1 year, 10 months ago

Air India finalises order for around 250 aircraft with Airbus: Report

Live Mint  

With an aim to expand its operations as well as fleet, the Tata group-owned Air India has finalised an order for around 250 aircraft with Airbus. Earlier on 27 January, Air India chief Campbell Wilson said the airline is finalising a historic order of new aircraft. According to report by news agency PTI, the deal is likely to include 40 …

Abhijit Bhattacharyya | At Aero India, focus on safety & tech transfer
1 year, 10 months ago

Abhijit Bhattacharyya | At Aero India, focus on safety & tech transfer

Deccan Chronicle  

With Aero India 2023, Asia’s biggest air show, to be-gin at the Yelahanka Air Force Station in Bengaluru on February 13, a brief focus on flight safety in the Indian Air Force is necessary. Another interesting Aero India entry is that of Rockwell International’s B-1B Lancer strategic bomber, famously ordered by President Ronald Reagan in 1981. Though no longer on …

Aero India 2023: Non-veg sale banned in 10 km radius of Bengaluru air force station
1 year, 10 months ago

Aero India 2023: Non-veg sale banned in 10 km radius of Bengaluru air force station

India Today  

In view of 'Aero India 2023' that will be organised in Silicon City Bengaluru, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike has issued a ban on the sale and serving of meat within the radius of 10 kilometres of Yelahanka’s Air Force Station. The 14th edition of 'Aero India 2023' will be held at Air Force Station, Yelahanka, Bengaluru from February 13 …

2023 edition will be the largest-ever Aero India, says Defence Minister
1 year, 10 months ago

2023 edition will be the largest-ever Aero India, says Defence Minister

The Hindu  

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday reviewed the preparations of the forthcoming Aero India during the apex committee meeting held in New Delhi and exhorted the stakeholders to ensure foolproof arrangements for the participants of the airshow, which is to be held between February 13 and 17 in Bengaluru. He said that Aero India 2023 will not just be an …

India a step closer to getting its fifth-generation aircraft: What is this advanced fighter and why we need it?
2 years, 1 month ago

India a step closer to getting its fifth-generation aircraft: What is this advanced fighter and why we need it?

Firstpost  

Fifth-generation fighter aircraft possess advanced avionic systems, the ability to ‘supercruise’ and have stealth features unlike any other in operation today. Here’s a better understanding of what exactly is a fifth-generation aircraft, its features and where India stands on the development of this fighter jet. Lockheed Martin, the company behind America’s F-22 Raptor — a fifth-generation aircraft, describes the fighter …

India presents low cost manufacturing and high output opportunities: Modi
2 years, 1 month ago

India presents low cost manufacturing and high output opportunities: Modi

The Hindu  

India’s growth momentum has been maintained despite the COVID-19 pandemic, war, and supply-chain disruptions, and India is presenting opportunities for low cost manufacturing and high output, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday after laying the foundation stone for the C-295 transport aircraft manufacturing facility to be set up by a consortium of Tata Advanced Systems Limited and Airbus Defence …

Abhijit Bhattacharyya | IAF’s big challenge: Building world-class fighters in India
2 years, 2 months ago

Abhijit Bhattacharyya | IAF’s big challenge: Building world-class fighters in India

Deccan Chronicle  

As fighter aircraft are high-tech, high-cost, high-maintenance, high-speed and high-risk operating machines, one must constantly assess the ambience where the Indian Air Force has its operating flight envelope. There are three Russian-origin squadrons of MiG-29 interceptor/air defence aircraft ; four Anglo-French Jaguar ground attack/strike squadrons ; six MiG-21 Bison multi-role fighter squadrons ; three French-made Mirage-2000 interceptor/air defence squadrons ; …

Air India decides to procure Airbus A350 aircraft; first plane's delivery likely by March 2023
2 years, 6 months ago

Air India decides to procure Airbus A350 aircraft; first plane's delivery likely by March 2023

India TV News  

Highlights Tata Group-owned Air India decided to procure its maiden batch of wide-bodied A350 aircraft This is the first plane which is likely to be delivered to the airline by March 2023, said sources Air India has not bought a single aircraft since 2006 The Tata Group-owned Air India has decided to procure its maiden batch of wide-bodied A350 aircraft …

Aero India 2021: India's premier aerospace exhibition takes off in Bengaluru | IN PICS
3 years, 10 months ago

Aero India 2021: India's premier aerospace exhibition takes off in Bengaluru | IN PICS

India TV News  

The country's premier aerospace and defence exhibition, Aero India 2021 takes off today in Bengaluru, amidst the Covid-19 pandemic with buzz around "AatmaNirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan" and "Make in India" push. Sneak-peek of Asia’s biggest defence and aerospace exhibition Image Source : TWITTER @DEFENCEMININDIA Rajnath Singh at the inaugural ceremony of Aero India show in Bengaluru Image Source : ANI Defence …

Aero India 2021: 14 Countries to Participate in Defence Exhibition; Check Schedule and Tickets
3 years, 10 months ago

Aero India 2021: 14 Countries to Participate in Defence Exhibition; Check Schedule and Tickets

News 18  

The country’s premier aerospace and defence exhibition, Aero India 2021 takes off in Bengaluru on Wednesday amidst the Covid-19 pandemic with buzz around “AatmaNirbhar Bharat Abhiyaan”. With a combination of both physical and virtual exhibition, the 13th edition of the biennial international event at Air Force Station Yelahanka will be the world’s first hybrid aerospace show, officials said. Don Heflin, …

Discover Related