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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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Abhinandan Varthaman Leaves IAF, Joins Private Airline Fly91 After Historic 2019 Dogfight
September 3, 2026

Abhinandan Varthaman Leaves IAF, Joins Private Airline Fly91 After Historic 2019 Dogfight

Group Captain Abhinandan Varthaman, one of India’s most recognised fighter pilots following the 2019 India-Pakistan aerial engagement, has left the
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India Intensifies Nepal Flood Relief With Fourth Aid Flight, Tunnel Rescue And Bridge Support
August 31, 2026

India Intensifies Nepal Flood Relief With Fourth Aid Flight, Tunnel Rescue And Bridge Support

India has stepped up its humanitarian and disaster-response assistance to Nepal as rescue operations continue following the devastating Bhote Koshi
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IAF Begins Search for 150 Next-Generation Jet Trainers to Replace Ageing Hawk Fleet
August 26, 2026

IAF Begins Search for 150 Next-Generation Jet Trainers to Replace Ageing Hawk Fleet

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has begun the process of acquiring around 150 next-generation advanced jet trainers as it moves
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India’s Medium Transport Aircraft Race Narrows as Airbus A400M Withdraws
August 24, 2026

India’s Medium Transport Aircraft Race Narrows as Airbus A400M Withdraws

The Indian Air Force’s planned acquisition of new medium transport aircraft has entered a new phase following the reported withdrawal
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IAF Deputy Chief Highlights Information Superiority as Key to Modern Warfare
August 20, 2026

IAF Deputy Chief Highlights Information Superiority as Key to Modern Warfare

Modern warfare is increasingly being shaped by information, connectivity and the speed at which military forces can make decisions. Air
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Embraer Ready to Supply Six Refurbished ERJ-145 Jets for India’s Netra Mk-1A
August 18, 2026

Embraer Ready to Supply Six Refurbished ERJ-145 Jets for India’s Netra Mk-1A

Embraer is ready to supply six refurbished ERJ-145 aircraft to India for the Indian Air Force’s Netra Mk-1A Airborne Early
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IAF Launches Global Search for Next-Generation Hawk Trainer Replacement
August 13, 2026

IAF Launches Global Search for Next-Generation Hawk Trainer Replacement

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has begun the process of finding a successor to its ageing Hawk Mk-132 advanced jet
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India Floats ₹1 Lakh Crore Tender for 60 New Transport Aircraft for IAF
August 13, 2026

India Floats ₹1 Lakh Crore Tender for 60 New Transport Aircraft for IAF

The Ministry of Defence has floated a major tender worth around ₹1 lakh crore for 60 medium transport aircraft for
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