DAC Clears Massive Rafale Jets Order: 114 Fighters To Bolster IAF With Heavy Indian Build Emphasis

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has approved a landmark procurement of 114 Rafale fighter jets from France, marking one of India’s most ambitious defence acquisitions to date.This decision, taken on 12 February 2026, addresses the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) pressing squadron strength deficit, which has dipped alarmingly below sanctioned levels amid

February 12, 2026
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Israel Proposes ELM-2040 Over-the-Horizon Radar To India Amid DRDO’s Indigenous Push

Israel has offered its advanced ELM-2040 Over-the-Horizon Backscatter (OTH-B) Early Warning Radar to India, complete with technology transfer provisions. However, DRDO presses ahead with its own homegrown equivalent. The move underscores Israel’s keenness to bolster India’s long-range surveillance amid escalating regional threats.The ELM-2040, crafted by IAI-ELTA Systems, operates in the

February 12, 2026
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MoD Signs ₹2,312 Crore HAL Contract For Dornier-228 Aircraft For Indian Coast Guard

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh is seen with officials during the signing processThe Ministry of Defence has finalised a contract worth ₹2,312 crore with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s Transport Aircraft Division in Kanpur for eight Dornier 228 aircraft tailored for the Indian Coast Guard.This procurement falls under the Buy (Indian) category, emphasising indigenous production and aligning

February 12, 2026
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Russia Pitches Upgraded Il-76MD-90AE With ToT To Meet IAF’s Expanded MTA Heavy-Lift Needs

Russia plans to propose its advanced Il-76MD-90AE strategic transport aircraft, complete with a full Transfer of Technology (ToT) package, to the Indian Air Force (IAF). This offer hinges on potential revisions to the cargo capacity requirements in the forthcoming Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA) tender.Sources close to idrw.org indicate that Russia aims to reposition this upgraded Il-76 variant

February 12, 2026
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