Opinion | How in a single stroke Modi rubbished Rahul’s charge of ‘winding up’ HAL
4 years, 2 months ago

Opinion | How in a single stroke Modi rubbished Rahul’s charge of ‘winding up’ HAL

India TV News  

The Cabinet Committee on Security on Wednesday approved the acquisition of 83 indigenously manufactured fourth-generation Tejas jet fighters from Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd for the Indian Air Force. The LCA-Tejas is going to be the backbone of the IAF fighter fleet in the years to come.” The new Tejas Mark 1-A jet fighters will have 43 improvements over the 40 Tejas Mark-1 fighter jets ordered by the Indian Air Force earlier. In my prime time show ‘Aaj Ki Baat’ on Wednesday night, we showed a report from our Defence Editor Manish Prasad who visited the HAL unit in Bengaluru where the Tejas fighter jets are being manufactured. After the induction of 83 Tejas jets in the IAF, the HAL is set to develop the fifth-generation stealth fighter jet called the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft.

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US firm starts delivery of F-404 engines for Tejas MK-1A jets
1 week ago

US firm starts delivery of F-404 engines for Tejas MK-1A jets

Firstpost  

American defence major GE Aerospace on Wednesday said it delivered the first of 99 F-404 aircraft engines to the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for the Tejas light combat jet programme. PTI/File Photo American defence major GE Aerospace on Wednesday said it delivered the first of 99 F-404 aircraft engines to the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for the Tejas light combat jet programme. …

US aerospace giant delivers first of Tejas Mk1A engines, ends 2-year delay
1 week ago

US aerospace giant delivers first of Tejas Mk1A engines, ends 2-year delay

India Today  

After a two-year delay, US aerospace giant GE has delivered the first of 99 F404-IN20 engines to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft Mk-1A programme. The delays have in turn affected the deliveries of 83 Tejas Mk1A jets, a fact lamented by Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh on several occasions. The long-awaited engines, part …

How Indian Air Force aims to give its bold modernisation a flying start
4 weeks ago

How Indian Air Force aims to give its bold modernisation a flying start

India Today  

New Delhi is abuzz with strategic manoeuvring as the Indian Air Force unveils a sweeping roadmap to fortify its combat capabilities even as the Donald Trump administration dangles the coveted F-35 stealth fighter as a tantalising offer. Given the growing threat perception and need for technological superiority, the IAF’s modernisation push is expected to shape India’s future air combat capabilities …

We need to add 35-40 fighter jets every year: IAF chief
1 month ago

We need to add 35-40 fighter jets every year: IAF chief

The Hindu  

The Indian Air Force needs to add 35 to 40 fighter jets every year to fill the shortage in numbers, Air Chief Marshal A.P. HAL has promised to produce 24 Tejas Mark-1A jets next year, I am happy with that,” Air Chief Marshal Singh said while speaking at the Chanakya Dialogues conclave. To a question on the likely force structure …

How F-35 fighter jets could boost Indian Air Force's stealth capabilities
1 month, 2 weeks ago

How F-35 fighter jets could boost Indian Air Force's stealth capabilities

Hindustan Times  

US President Donald Trump has announced the sale of the F-35 fighter jets to India after his bilateral meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The US Air Force's F-35 fifth-generation fighter aircraft performs during Aero India 2025, a military aviation exhibition at the Yelahanka Air Force Station in Bengaluru on February 13, 2025. The F-35s recently took part in the …

DC Edit | IAF chief's HAL rap overdue
1 month, 2 weeks ago

DC Edit | IAF chief's HAL rap overdue

Deccan Chronicle  

Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal A.P. Though the Air Chief Marshal’s remarks could be considered insulting for HAL, it spotlights the seriousness of the depletion in fighter aircraft that the Indian Air Force has been facing for quite some time. The PSU also needs to deliver 83 Tejas Mk1A jets, upgraded variants of the fighters currently in service, …

DC Edit | IAF chief's HAL rap overdue
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

DC Edit | IAF chief's HAL rap overdue

Deccan Chronicle  

Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal A.P. Though the Air Chief Marshal’s remarks could be considered insulting for HAL, it spotlights the seriousness of the depletion in fighter aircraft that the Indian Air Force has been facing for quite some time. The PSU also needs to deliver 83 Tejas Mk1A jets, upgraded variants of the fighters currently in service, …

HAL assures delivery of Tejas to IAF, says technical issues resolved
1 month, 3 weeks ago

HAL assures delivery of Tejas to IAF, says technical issues resolved

The Hindu  

Maker of Light Combat Aircraft ‘Tejas,’ Hindustan Aeronautics Limited on Tuesday assured it will soon start delivering the airplane to the Indian Air Force with the technical difficulties now being resolved, amid reports of concerns raised by IAF chief AP Singh in this connection. HAL Chairman and Managing Director D. K. Sunil said, “the delay is not simply attributable to …

Delay in Tejas fighter jet deliveries to Air Force: Here's a timeline
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delay in Tejas fighter jet deliveries to Air Force: Here's a timeline

India Today  

The Indian Air Force has expressed concerns over Hindustan Aeronautics Limited delaying the delivery of Tejas Mk1A fighter jets to the Indian Air Force. ORIGINAL TIMELINE AND CURRENT STATUS In February 2021, the IAF signed a Rs 48,000 crore deal with HAL for 83 Tejas fighter jets, with the first aircraft expected to be delivered by March 31, 2024. FUTURE …

'I'm just not confident of HAL': IAF chief irked by delay in delivery of Tejas fighters
1 month, 3 weeks ago

'I'm just not confident of HAL': IAF chief irked by delay in delivery of Tejas fighters

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: The delay in the delivery of Tejas fighter aircraft by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has elicited a “no confidence” comment from Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh. On Monday, while inspecting an aircraft at Aero India 2025, Singh was heard telling HAL officials, "I can only tell you what our requirements and our worries are. mazaa nai …

Just not confident of HAL: IAF chief's strong words for Tejas-maker over delivery delays
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Just not confident of HAL: IAF chief's strong words for Tejas-maker over delivery delays

India Today  

The Indian Air Force's unhappiness with the delays in the deliveries of the Tejas Mk1A fighter jet was on display this week at the biennial Aero India show taking place in Bengaluru. While inspecting an aircraft at the air show on Monday, Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh was heard telling officials of Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd that he …

Army, Air Force chiefs to fly LCA Tejas sortie together ahead of Aero India 2025 on February 9
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Army, Air Force chiefs to fly LCA Tejas sortie together ahead of Aero India 2025 on February 9

India TV News  

In a significant display of jointness among the Indian defence forces and a strong push for Aatmanirbhart in defence, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi and Air Chief Marshal AP Singh are set to fly a sortie in the trainer version of the LCA Tejas fighter aircraft on Sunday. This historic flight comes a day before the much-anticipated Aero India air …

ALH-Dhruv, Tejas will not feature in R-Day flypast
2 months, 2 weeks ago

ALH-Dhruv, Tejas will not feature in R-Day flypast

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, The indigenously designed and developed Advanced Light Helicopter will not be part of the upcoming Republic Day flypast as the entire fleet of the military choppers has been grounded following a crash of one of them this month. ALH-Dhruv, Tejas will not feature in R-Day flypast The Army, the Indian Air Force, the Navy and the Coast Guard …

Yet to get 40 Tejas ordered in 2010: IAF chief as China tests sixth-gen jets
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Yet to get 40 Tejas ordered in 2010: IAF chief as China tests sixth-gen jets

India Today  

Expressing concern over the snail-paced delivery of Tejas fighter jets, Indian Air Force chief AP Singh lamented that it was yet to receive the first batch of 40 aircraft ordered in 2009-2010. Speaking at the 21st Subroto Mukerjee Seminar, the IAF chief asserted that the scale of production had to increase at a time when India's adversaries like China were …

Parliamentary panel urges faster Tejas jet production to boost Air Force fleet
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Parliamentary panel urges faster Tejas jet production to boost Air Force fleet

India Today  

In a bid to address the Indian Air Force’s dwindling squadron strength, a parliamentary committee on defence has urged the Ministry of Defence to expedite the production of the Tejas Mk1A fighter jets. While the Air Force requires 42 squadrons to effectively handle a two-front threat scenario with Pakistan and China, it currently operates only 31 active squadrons, each consisting …

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's Nashik plant nears completion of Tejas Mk1A jets
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's Nashik plant nears completion of Tejas Mk1A jets

India Today  

The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Nasik plant is on track to become the third production line for the Light Combat Aircraft Mk1A. Sources familiar with the project informed India Today that work at the facility is progressing rapidly, with the infrastructure setup nearing completion and machinery installation underway to make the production line fully operational. This facility will join HAL’s two …

MiG-21 phase-out delayed due to production challenges for Tejas jets: Sources
3 months, 4 weeks ago

MiG-21 phase-out delayed due to production challenges for Tejas jets: Sources

India Today  

The Indian Air Force has decided to continue the service of Mig-21 Bison fighters due to the delay in the induction of indigenously developed Tejas Mk1A fighter jets. Sources told India Today TV that the Mig-21 Bison, a single-engine fighter in the IAF's fleet, was set to be retired from service by December 2025, but a delay in the induction …

Tejas Mk1A project: Engine delay forces defence firm to invoke contingency plan
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Tejas Mk1A project: Engine delay forces defence firm to invoke contingency plan

India Today  

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is adapting to fresh challenges in the production of its Tejas Mk1A fighter aircraft following further delays in the delivery of the crucial GE F-404 engines. Initially expected by mid-2024, the delay in the supply of these engines has forced HAL to implement a contingency plan that involves using Category B F-404 engines for the early production …

Indian Air Force likely to get its first Tejas Mk-1A aircraft in July
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Indian Air Force likely to get its first Tejas Mk-1A aircraft in July

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: The Indian Air Force is likely to get the delivery of its first Tejas Mk-1A aircraft from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited in July 2024, officials aware of the matter said on Thursday. Also, the defence ministry issued a tender to HAL in April for the proposed acquisition of 97 LCA Mk-1As to strengthen IAF’s capabilities at a time it …

7 facts about the Light Combat Aircraft Tejas used by Indian military
1 year ago

7 facts about the Light Combat Aircraft Tejas used by Indian military

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Air Force's LCA Tejas aircraft crashed near Rajasthan's Jaisalmer on Tuesday. More about LCA Tejas aircraft The Light Combat Aircraft Tejas is an indigenous supersonic aircraft used by the Indian military. The Light Combat Aircraft programme was started by the Government of India in 1984 when they established the Aeronautical Development Agency. In 2003, the Light Combat Aircraft …

Tejas fighter aircraft, en-route to Pokharan Bharat Shakti 2024, crashes in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer
1 year ago

Tejas fighter aircraft, en-route to Pokharan Bharat Shakti 2024, crashes in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer

India TV News  

A Light Combat Aircraft Tejas of the Indian Air Force crashed near Jaisalmer today during an operational training sortie. "A Light Combat Aircraft Tejas of the Indian Air Force crashed near Jaisalmer today during an operational training sortie. Image Source : INDIA TV The pilot ejected safely Exercise ‘Bharat Shakti’ The exercise ‘Bharat Shakti’ displayed an array of indigenous weapon …

IAF's Tejas aircraft crashes near Rajasthan's Jaisalmer, pilot ejects safely
1 year ago

IAF's Tejas aircraft crashes near Rajasthan's Jaisalmer, pilot ejects safely

Hindustan Times  

An Indian Air Force aircraft Tejas crashed near Jaisalmer during an operational training sortie on Tuesday. Tejas aircraft meets with an accident in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer on Tuesday. “One Tejas aircraft of the Indian Air Force met with an accident at Jaisalmer, today during an operational training sortie. Earlier last month, a Hawk trainer aircraft of the IAF met with an …

India in 2023 focused on acquiring new military platforms, weaponry to boost combat prowess
1 year, 3 months 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 …

Combat helicopters, jets & artillery guns in India’s ₹2.23L crore defence push
1 year, 4 months ago

Combat helicopters, jets & artillery guns in India’s ₹2.23L crore defence push

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: In a significant boost to the country’s self-reliance drive and the military’s combat readiness, India on Thursday gave its go-ahead to major projects worth Rs.2.23 lakh crore, including the purchase of more light combat aircraft, light combat helicopters, artillery guns and anti-ship missiles, and the upgrade of Sukhoi-30 fighters. The approval for additional LCA Mk-1As comes almost three …

Big boost to defence as 97 Tejas aircraft, 156 Prachand helicopters procurement gets clearance
1 year, 4 months ago

Big boost to defence as 97 Tejas aircraft, 156 Prachand helicopters procurement gets clearance

Hindustan Times  

In a major boost to India's defence capabilities, the Defence Acquisition Council has cleared the procurement of 97 Tejas Light Combat Aircraft for the Indian Air Force. According to defence officials, the Tejas fighter jets cost around ₹65,000 crore. “Today, the Defence Ministry has cleared the proposal for the acquisition of 97 LCA mark 1A fighter jets for the Indian …

‘Tejas’ trailer: Kangana Ranaut goes on an epic mission in Indian Air Force’s fight against terrorism
1 year, 5 months ago

‘Tejas’ trailer: Kangana Ranaut goes on an epic mission in Indian Air Force’s fight against terrorism

The Hindu  

The trailer of Kangana Ranaut’s upcoming film Tejas, which features the actor as an Indian Air Force pilot, was released on Sunday on the occasion of the Indian Air Force Day. But if it’s dangerous and you’re confused wondering who can get the job done, then definitely send her.” This is how we are introduced to Tejas Gill, an Indian …

First light combat aircraft to be handed over to Air Force today in Bengaluru
1 year, 5 months ago

First light combat aircraft to be handed over to Air Force today in Bengaluru

India Today  

The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited will hand over the first Light Combat Aircraft twin-seater trainer version aircraft to the Indian Air Force in Bengaluru on Wednesday. As part of the LCA contract between the HAL and the IAF, the defence public sector unit has to supply eight twin-seater trainer aircraft to the force. The event will be attended by notable figures …

Indian Air Force to procure another 97 Tejas Mark-1A jets
1 year, 5 months ago

Indian Air Force to procure another 97 Tejas Mark-1A jets

Firstpost  

In February 2021, the defence ministry sealed a Rs 48,000-crore deal with state-run aerospace major Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd for procurement of 83 Tejas MK-1A jets for the IAF. With the additional 97 Tejas Mark-1A jets, the total number of indigenously-developed aircraft of the IAF will be 180 The Indian Air Force is in the process of finalising a Rs 1.15 …

Air Force to phase out ageing MiG-21, 23 fleet; to buy 100 more Tejas jets
1 year, 6 months ago

Air Force to phase out ageing MiG-21, 23 fleet; to buy 100 more Tejas jets

India Today  

With the objective of replacing its ageing fleet of MiG series fighters, the Air Force is set to place orders for around 100 additional Light Combat Aircraft Tejas Mark-1A fighter jets from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited. So, apart from the 83 LCA Mark 1A that we have already contracted for, we are moving a case for around 100 more aircraft," Air …

Indian Air Force orders 100 more LCA Mark1A jets, to replace MiG-21s
1 year, 7 months ago

Indian Air Force orders 100 more LCA Mark1A jets, to replace MiG-21s

Firstpost  

The order would mean that the LCA Tejas fighters would renter the Indian Air Force in very large numbers. The IAF will have 40 LCA, over 180 LCA Mark-1A and at least 120 LCA Mark-2 planes in the next 15 years A day after India achieved major success in the space sector with Chandrayaan-3, the indigenous aerospace sector is all …

India forward deploys Tejas aircraft to counter threats from Pakistan and China
1 year, 7 months ago

India forward deploys Tejas aircraft to counter threats from Pakistan and China

Firstpost  

A third production line is being established at HAL’s Bengaluru facility to ultimately manufacture eight aircraft per year, contributing to the production of 24 LCA Mk1s. While the definitive decision to station Tejas squadrons at fighter air bases along the borders with Pakistan and China is pending, initial steps have already been taken by the Indian Air Force. Presently, the …

LCA Tejas, its future variants will form mainstay of Indian Air Force: Defence Ministry
1 year, 9 months ago

LCA Tejas, its future variants will form mainstay of Indian Air Force: Defence Ministry

India TV News  

LCA Tejas: The Ministry of Defence on Friday said that Light Combat Aircraft Tejas and its future variants will form the mainstay of the Indian Air Force, while also adding that the Indian Air Force is expected to receive deliveries of LCA Tejas MK-1A from February 2024. Over two years ago in February 2021, the Defence Ministry had sealed a …

LCA Tejas completes 7 years of service in Air Force | IN PICS
1 year, 9 months ago

LCA Tejas completes 7 years of service in Air Force | IN PICS

India TV News  

The indigenous Light Combat Aircraft, christened Tejas, is set to complete seven years of service in the Indian Air Force on Saturday. Image Source : ANIEach of the aircraft flown by the Flying Daggers has been manufactured in India The IAF has showcased India's indigenous aerospace capabilities by displaying the aircraft at various international events, including LIMA-2019 at Malaysia, Dubai …

Indian ADA to roll Tejas Mark II prototype with F-414 engine by 2024 end
1 year, 9 months ago

Indian ADA to roll Tejas Mark II prototype with F-414 engine by 2024 end

Hindustan Times  

On the eve of historic India-US F-414 jet engine deal, both Aeronautical Development Agency and the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited have geared up to produce Tejas Mark II fighter by 2027-28 with the former ready to roll out the GE-414 powered prototype by 2024 end. The GE-414 engine, which will be manufactured in India under 100 per cent transfer of technology …

Deputy IAF chief flies sortie in LCA Tejas trainer combat aircraft, assesses indigenous fighter jet development projects
1 year, 9 months ago

Deputy IAF chief flies sortie in LCA Tejas trainer combat aircraft, assesses indigenous fighter jet development projects

Firstpost  

Dixit, who is an Experimental Test Pilot himself, has been driving the Atmanirbhar Bharat efforts of the Indian Air Force towards self-reliance in the development and manufacture of combat aircraft Deputy Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit on Thursday flew a sortie in the first LCA Tejas trainer aircraft of the Indian Air Force and assessed its capabilities. …

Tejas, Rafale, Sukhoi to face off with U.S. fighter jets at Cope India 23
1 year, 11 months ago

Tejas, Rafale, Sukhoi to face off with U.S. fighter jets at Cope India 23

The Hindu  

Indian Air Force fighters Light Combat Aircraft, Rafale, SU-30MKI and Jaguars are all set to undertake manoeuvres with U.S. Air Force F-15 fighters and B-1B long-range bombers from April 13 under the second phase of ongoing bilateral air Exercise Cope India 23. Also, in a rare gesture, General Kenneth S. Wilsbach, Commander, U.S. Pacific Air Forces who is visiting India, …

India To Fully Indigenise Tejas Fighter Jet ‘Very Soon’: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
2 years, 1 month ago

India To Fully Indigenise Tejas Fighter Jet ‘Very Soon’: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

ABP News  

Bengaluru: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Sunday said efforts are on to make Light Combat Aircraft Tejas fully indigenous, and that it will be done “very soon”. We are at it.” Addressing the curtain raiser of ‘Aero India’ 2023, which begins Monday, Singh said: “We are putting in all efforts to see that Tejas becomes 100 percent indigenised. Defence Export Target …

CCS Approval for 5th Gen Fighter Aircraft Any Day Now; IAF Likely to Have 7 AMCA Squadrons Initially
2 years, 5 months ago

CCS Approval for 5th Gen Fighter Aircraft Any Day Now; IAF Likely to Have 7 AMCA Squadrons Initially

News 18  

The Cabinet Committee on Security approval for the indigenous Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft — the fifth-generation twin engine fighter aircraft being developed for the Indian Air Force — is expected any day, News18 has learnt. “The aircraft will roll out of the hangar within three-and-a-half years of the approval and within a year after that, it will have its first …

Malaysia to procure 18 Tejas jets from India; US, Australia, Indonesia show interest
2 years, 7 months ago

Malaysia to procure 18 Tejas jets from India; US, Australia, Indonesia show interest

India TV News  

Highlights Govt told Parliament that Malaysia is procuring 18 Tejas jets The US, Argentina, Australia, Egypt, Indonesia and Philippines too have shown interest in Tejas HAL responded to request for proposal issued against tender released by Royal Malaysian Air Force Boost to Make in India: The government told the Parliament on Friday that Malaysia is procuring 18 Tejas jets while …

IAF set to phase out all 4 of its ageing MiG-21s by 2025
2 years, 8 months ago

IAF set to phase out all 4 of its ageing MiG-21s by 2025

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Air Force is set to retire one of its four remaining squadrons of ageing MiG-21 fighter jets in September, with the other three scheduled to be phased out over the next three years, people familiar with the development said on Friday. Several MiG-21s have crashed in recent years with the accidents turning the spotlight on India’s longest-serving fighter …

Tejas emerges as Malaysia’s top choice for its new fighter jet programme
2 years, 8 months ago

Tejas emerges as Malaysia’s top choice for its new fighter jet programme

Live Mint  

Hindustan Aeronautics chairman and managing director R Madhavan has said India's LCA Tejas has emerged as the top choice for Malaysia as the Southeast Asian country looks at replacing its ageing fleet of fighter jets, news agency PTI reported. Madhavan said Kuala Lumpur has narrowed down on the Indian light combat aircraft Tejas notwithstanding the stiff competition from China's JF-17 …

Tejas aircraft emerges as top choice for Malaysia’s fighter jet programme
2 years, 8 months ago

Tejas aircraft emerges as top choice for Malaysia’s fighter jet programme

The Hindu  

India’s light combat aircraft, Tejas, has emerged as the top choice for Malaysia as the Southeast Asian nation looks at replacing its ageing fleet of fighter jets and the two sides are holding negotiations to take forward the procurement process. Mr. Madhavan said Tejas is a much superior aircraft compared to JF-17 and FA-50 and that the selection of the …

Tejas Light Combat Aircraft: Here Are Five Things That Make it a Lethal Fighter Jet
3 years, 2 months ago

Tejas Light Combat Aircraft: Here Are Five Things That Make it a Lethal Fighter Jet

News 18  

Indian Air Force’s home-grown Tejas Light Combat Aircraft, although has not participated in any Republic Day flypast till now, is a promising aircraft. Last year, the central government approved the purchase of 73 Tejas LCA fighter jets and 10 trainer aircraft costing Rs 45,696 crore. – Although Tejas is not part of the contingent, we are here to tell you …

IAF Day 2021: From 83 Tejas aircraft to Akash missiles, here's what the IAF is set to acquire
3 years, 5 months ago

IAF Day 2021: From 83 Tejas aircraft to Akash missiles, here's what the IAF is set to acquire

Firstpost  

Every year, Indian Air Force Day is celebrated on 8 October to commemorate the establishment of the IAF as well as honour its contributions in strengthening the national security of the country. As the country celebrates the achievements of the IAF, here is a look at the recent defence deals that will benefit the organisation in protecting our country’s airspace: …

IAF To Have Maximum 35 Fighter Squadrons Till Next Decade: Air Chief Marshal Chaudhari
3 years, 5 months ago

IAF To Have Maximum 35 Fighter Squadrons Till Next Decade: Air Chief Marshal Chaudhari

News 18  

Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari said on Tuesday the Indian Air Force will have around 35 fighter squadrons till the next decade, even as the sanctioned strength is of 42. Air Chief Marshal Chaudhari while addressing concerns of IAF’s depleting fighter squadron strength, particularly in the wake of an anticipated collusive security threat from China and Pakistan, said even after …

Boost to India's firepower as 10 new Rafales join Air Force fleet next month
4 years ago

Boost to India's firepower as 10 new Rafales join Air Force fleet next month

India Today  

In a move that will boost the Indian Air Force`s firepower, the air arm of the Indian Armed Forces will be getting 10 new Rafale fighter jets in the next 30 days. first batch of five Rafale jets had arrived in India on July 28 and was officially inducted on September 10 by the government. India is now going to …

Tejas gives combat edge over China-Pak JF-17, says Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria
4 years, 1 month ago

Tejas gives combat edge over China-Pak JF-17, says Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria

India Today  

The Light Combat Aircraft Tejas has a combat edge over the China-Pakistan JF 17, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria told India Today. He said with 83 Tejas now ordered — 73 of which are the upgraded version of the earlier aircraft, the capabilities of the Indian Air Force will enhance and also help in increasing the squadron fleet. Our deployment …

Indian Air Force's Tejas vs Pakistan's JF-17 Thunder: The Battle of Best Home-Made Fighter Jet
4 years, 1 month ago

Indian Air Force's Tejas vs Pakistan's JF-17 Thunder: The Battle of Best Home-Made Fighter Jet

News 18  

The government of India has sealed a deal worth Rs 48,000 crore to procure additional 83 India-made Tejas light combat aircraft from Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. On the other hand, the JF-17 Thunder has been a source of pride for the Pakistan Air Force who considers them a home-made fighter jet, even though its co-developed with China. Pakistan recently updated its …

At Aero India Show, Govt Inks Biggest 'Make-In-India' Defence Deal for 83 Tejas LCA Jets
4 years, 1 month ago

At Aero India Show, Govt Inks Biggest 'Make-In-India' Defence Deal for 83 Tejas LCA Jets

News 18  

The government on Wednesday formally sealed the Rs 48,000 crore deal to procure 83 Tejas light combat aircraft from state-run aerospace behemoth Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. The Cabinet Committee on Security chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last month approved the deal for procurement of the 73 Tejas Mk-IA variant and 10 LCA Tejas Mk-I trainer aircraft from the HAL to …

Indian Air Force will focus on ₹1.3 lakh crore deal for 114 fighter jets
4 years, 2 months ago

Indian Air Force will focus on ₹1.3 lakh crore deal for 114 fighter jets

Live Mint  

With the deal for 83 LCA Tejas Mark 1A aircraft set to be signed during upcoming Aero India, the Indian Air Force is now looking to focus on the multirole fighter aircraft project under which it is planning to acquire 114 combat aircraft expected to cost over ₹1.3 lakh crore. The Air Force had been undertaking one fighter aircraft project …

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