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Tejas Mk-1A Induction Expected in 1-2 Months as Final Testing Continues
September 23, 2026

Tejas Mk-1A Induction Expected in 1-2 Months as Final Testing Continues

The Indian Air Force is expected to begin the induction of the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft Tejas Mk-1A within the
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US F-35s, French Rafales and Global Air Forces Set to Join Tarang Shakti 2026 in India
September 22, 2026

US F-35s, French Rafales and Global Air Forces Set to Join Tarang Shakti 2026 in

The Indian Air Force’s multinational Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 is set to bring together air forces from more than 40
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IAF Announces Return of Tarang Shakti 2026 as Multinational Air Exercise Returns to Jodhpur
September 21, 2026

IAF Announces Return of Tarang Shakti 2026 as Multinational Air Exercise Returns to Jodhpur

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to host the second edition of its multinational air exercise, Tarang Shakti 2026,
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Operation Sindoor: IAF Struck Pakistan’s F-16s at Jacobabad, Defence Ministry Reveals
September 15, 2026

Operation Sindoor: IAF Struck Pakistan’s F-16s at Jacobabad, Defence Ministry Reveals

The Indian Air Force (IAF) carried out a series of precision strikes against Pakistani military infrastructure during Operation Sindoor, with
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https://defencenewsupdates.com/iaf-set-to-demonstrate-indigenous-drone-capabilities-at-dronathon-2026/
September 9, 2026

IAF Welcomes JASDF F-2 Fighter Jets for Exercise Veer Guardian 2026

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has formally welcomed F-2 fighter jets of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) for Exercise
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IAF to Showcase Indigenous Drone and Counter-Drone Technologies at Dronathon-2026
September 9, 2026

IAF to Showcase Indigenous Drone and Counter-Drone Technologies at Dronathon-2026

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to showcase India’s growing indigenous capabilities in drone warfare and counter-drone technology during
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India Moves to Strengthen Su-30MKI Fleet With Major Overhaul and Long-Range Missile Upgrade
September 8, 2026

India Moves to Strengthen Su-30MKI Fleet With Major Overhaul and Long-Range Missile Upgrade

India is moving ahead with plans to strengthen the operational capability of its Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter fleet through a combination
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Government Set to Review Overhaul Plan for 40 Su-30MKI Fighter Jets
September 7, 2026

Government Set to Review Overhaul Plan for 40 Su-30MKI Fighter Jets

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, is scheduled to examine a proposal for the overhaul
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Tejas Mk-1A Programme Gains Momentum as HAL Receives Three More GE F404 Engines
September 4, 2026

Tejas Mk-1A Programme Gains Momentum as HAL Receives Three More GE F404 Engines

The Tejas Mk-1A programme is showing signs of renewed momentum after Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) received three additional F404-IN20 engines
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IAF Successfully Tests Indigenous Khagantak-243 Long-Range Glide Bomb
September 3, 2026

IAF Successfully Tests Indigenous Khagantak-243 Long-Range Glide Bomb

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has successfully conducted a drop trial of the indigenously designed Khagantak-243 Long Range Glide Bomb
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