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HAL Tejas MK-1A Flight Tests Mid-Board Drop Tanks, Readies MK-2 For Dual ASTRA Integration
July 17, 2026

HAL Tejas MK-1A Flight Tests Mid-Board Drop Tanks, Readies MK-2 For Dual ASTRA Integration

HAL Tejas MK-1A validates mid-board drop tank integration, enabling dual ASTRA missile capability on the advanced MK-2 variant.
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Homegrown Fighter Engines: Why Indigenous Development Trumps Cost in IAF Strategy
July 17, 2026

Homegrown Fighter Engines: Why Indigenous Development Trumps Cost in IAF Strategy

India prioritizes indigenous fighter engine development for strategic autonomy over cost, ensuring operational independence during geopolitical tensions.
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Tejas Mk-1A Could Gain Advanced Infrared Sensors to Boost Air Superiority in the Indian Ocean
July 13, 2026

Tejas Mk-1A Could Gain Advanced Infrared Sensors to Boost Air Superiority in the Indian Ocean

Enhanced infrared sensors proposed for Tejas MK-1A to counter stealth aircraft threats in Indian Ocean operations.
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Formation of Indian Air Force Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft in flight
July 10, 2026

IAF Ranked 3rd in Global Airpower; Outranks China for 5th Time Since 2022

IAF ranks 3rd globally for 2026, ahead of China's PLAAF for the fifth time since 2022 in World Directory rankings.
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IAF to Establish Indigenous Engine Support Hub for Tejas Under New GE Aerospace Deal
April 30, 2026

IAF to Establish Indigenous Engine Support Hub for Tejas Under New GE Aerospace Deal

India has taken another decisive step toward boosting the combat readiness of its indigenous fighter fleet, as GE Aerospace and
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