India Says No, Russia Says 50 Years: Meet Su-57E; Will It Still Win Over The IAF?
As Moscow renews its pitch for the Su-57, questions grow over whether India’s long-term air power plans leave room for Russia’s fifth-generation fighter.
Dec 30, 2025, 00:20 AM IST
Why Rafale Is IAF’s Top Choice; How 114 Jets Will Boost Readiness, Strengthen India’s Defence, Cement Strategic Edge
The Indian Air Force’s selection of 114 Rafale jets strengthens operational readiness, boosts defence capabilities and enhances India’s strategic power in the region.
Dec 17, 2025, 03:38 AM IST
F-3 Rafale Wreaked Havoc During Operation Sindoor… Now Advanced Rafale F5 Is Coming – What Makes It So deadly
India plans to acquire 114 Rafale jets (90 F4 + 24 F5 option). Make-in-India is possible only if the full order (up to 140 jets) is confirmed with France. The G2G deal includes engine MRO and fuselage production in India, crucial for boosting IAF strength amid Pakistan-China challenges.
Dec 16, 2025, 06:03 AM IST
India’s BIG Leap Towards Indigenous 5th-Generation Fighter Jet: DRDO Successfully Develops Morphing Wing Technology- Report
Inda's 5th-Generation Fighter Jet: Morphing wings will significantly enhance AMCA’s aerodynamic efficiency, stealth profile, and mission flexibility. Experts believe this technology could also be integrated into India’s upcoming unmanned combat aircraft, giving them superior survivability and stealth.
Dec 11, 2025, 15:02 PM IST
IAF To Get 'Yashas' HJT-36 Trainer Jet For Training Pilots? HAL Jet Marks New Milestone
India’s push towards defence self-reliance has received a major boost with the HJT-36 Intermediate Jet Trainer (IJT), a homegrown aircraft designed to bridge the critical training gap between basic and advanced combat flying. The Indian Air Force will soon get the train jets from the HAL. The IAF has reportedly agreed to lease 12 HJT-36 jets. Developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the aircraft represents more than just a new platform — it signals a strategic shift in how the Indian Air Force prepares its future fighter pilots, reduces import dependence, and strengthens indigenous aerospace capabilities.
Dec 09, 2025, 20:35 PM IST
Explained: Why India Can’t Afford To Ignore Russia’s SU-57 Fighter Jet Offer
Russian President Vladimir Putin is in India, and discussions around a possible SU-57 fighter jet deal have gathered momentum.
Dec 05, 2025, 02:12 AM IST
Cyclone Ditwah: Sri Lanka Death Toll Rises To 153; India Intensifies Rescue And Relief Operations
Cyclone Ditwah, Sri Lanka cyclone death toll, Cyclone Ditwah latest news, Sri Lanka floods 2025, Operation Sagar Bandhu, India rescue mission Sri Lanka, Indian Air Force HADR Sri Lanka, INS Vikrant rescue operation, Sri Lanka disaster management, Sri Lanka evacuation centres, Pannala flood rescue, Bhishm cubes relief supplies.
Nov 30, 2025, 13:49 PM IST
Mk1 Or Next-Gen Mk2: Which Variant Tejas Went Down At Dubai Airshow 2025?
The Tejas fighter jet that went down during the Dubai Airshow 2025 has raised many questions about which variant was involved and what the crash means for India’s light combat aircraft programme. This photo feature walks through the difference between the Tejas Mk1 and the upcoming Mk2, explains why the distinction matters and outlines what the investigation could mean for future operations and global perception of the aircraft.
Nov 27, 2025, 07:48 AM IST
HAL Says Tejas Fighter Jet Crash An ‘Isolated Occurrence’, No Impact On Business
HAL shares dropped nearly 9 per cent during early trade on Monday following the crash on Friday, in which an Indian Air Force (IAF) officer was killed. The stock fell to a seven-month low of ₹4,205.25 per share on the BSE.
Nov 24, 2025, 13:50 PM IST
Dubai Tejas Crash: New Video Shows Wing Commander Syal’s Final Seconds, Why His Parachute Never Opened – Watch
A new video of the Tejas crash at the Dubai Air Show has gone viral. Wing Commander Namansh Syal tried to eject in the final moment. A parachute-like flash appeared in the frame, but the height was too low for it to deploy.
Nov 24, 2025, 01:44 AM IST
India Fast-Tracks Su-30MKI Deal With Armenia As Pakistan Sells JF-17s To Azerbaijan: Reports
The Su-30MKI deal—estimated at $2.5–3 billion—is now in its final stages. If concluded, it would mark Armenia’s largest military procurement in history, underscoring its attempt to narrow the widening power gap with Azerbaijan following the latter’s decisive victories in the 2020 and 2023 Nagorno-Karabakh conflicts.
Nov 21, 2025, 13:59 PM IST
Russia Tempts India With Su-57 And Su-75: Which Stealth Fighter Jet Is Better And Will Transform IAF?
Russia presents India with two next-gen stealth fighters. Experts weigh which jet could redefine the Indian Air Force’s future.
Nov 21, 2025, 05:11 AM IST
India-Pakistan War: US Report Hints At Major Loss To Pakistan; Blames China For Rafale Disinformation
India-Pakistan War: Pakistan had claimed it shot down six Indian jets during the clashes. The congressional report, however, states that India lost three aircraft—and suggests that not all of them were Rafales.
Nov 20, 2025, 14:02 PM IST
'Navy Chief In America, Air Force Drill With US Bombers': Is India Preparing For Something BIG Against Pakistan?
Pakistan has issued a red alert for all its airports and airfields. Alongside the army, navy, and air force, the paramilitary forces and police departments across all four provinces have also been placed on high alert.
Nov 12, 2025, 16:42 PM IST
No Compromise On Borders: As Dhaka Eyes Northeast, IAF To Launch Massive Drill Near B'desh, China Frontiers; Rafale, Tejas To Roar
From November 13 to 20, the Indian Air Force will conduct large-scale exercises in Northeast India, testing deployment and response capabilities along the sensitive borders with China, Myanmar and Bangladesh.
Nov 10, 2025, 06:56 AM IST
India Hands Over 20 Tonnes Of Humanitarian Aid To Cuba For Hurricane Melissa Relief
India delivered approximately 20 tonnes of Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief (HADR) materials to Cuba to assist in recovery efforts following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa.
Nov 07, 2025, 18:39 PM IST
Russia Signals Breakthrough: HAL Set To Mass-Produce Su-57 Stealth Jets, Putin’s Visit Could Seal India’s Next Military Power Move
The HAL already possesses core capabilities in engine assembly, avionics integration and airframe construction. Decades of Su-30MKI production experience positions India to manufacture the fifth-generation Su-57E stealth fighter domestically.
Nov 07, 2025, 06:40 AM IST
Game Over For Enemy Skies? DRDO’s Jam-Proof Flight Tech To Turn Indian Jets Into Air Super Beasts
DRDO’s new “jam-proof” actuator system promises unstoppable Indian fighter jets, which will be immune to electronic attacks, sharper and deadlier than ever before.
Nov 07, 2025, 05:36 AM IST
Rafale, Watch Out! India’s Desi HAWK Radar Stuns The World, Turn Su-30s And MiG-29 Into Sky Predators
India’s homegrown HAWK AESA radar wows global jet operators, promising sharper detection, longer range and a lethal edge for Su-30 and MiG-29 fleets.
Nov 07, 2025, 05:11 AM IST
Tejas Transformed Into Stealth Fighter: DRDO’s ‘Swayam Raksha Kavach’ Makes Indigenous Jet Ghost To Enemy Radar
The Tejas Mk1A now carries cutting-edge stealth technology. Enemy radars and missiles struggle to detect it, giving its pilots unmatched protection and striking power in the sky.
Nov 06, 2025, 07:09 AM IST