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The indigenous TEJAS Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) has been side-lined from a crucial full-dress rehearsal of Exercise Vayu Shakti, India’s premier air power demonstration, following a recent accident that has grounded the fleet, reported Economic Times.Scheduled for 27 February at the Pokhran range, the exercise was meant to showcase the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) rapid strike capabilities and
India has formally requested Dassault Aviation to submit its comprehensive bid for the 114 Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) by the end of April 2026.This development follows the Defence Acquisition Council’s approval of the Indian Air Force’s proposal last month, marking a pivotal step in bolstering the IAF’s depleting squadron strength.The MRFA program, valued at a minimum of ₹2.5 lakh crore
AURORA, Colo.—Rolls-Royce said on Tuesday that it has completed altitude and operability testing for the company’s F130 engine as part of the U.S. Air Force’s Commercial Engine Replacement Program (CERP) […]
AURORA, Colo.–As the Air Force aims to correct Category 1 deficiencies on the Boeing [BA] KC-46A Pegasus tanker, the service is poised to buy a large number in the fiscal […]
Defense spending jumped globally to $2.63 trillion in 2025, according to IISS’s latest Military Balance report.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has issued a statement to the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) addressing recent media speculation surrounding an incident involving the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) TEJAS.The clarification comes amid widespread reporting that has suggested a crash, potentially grounding the fleet or leading to the aircraft being written off.HAL firmly denies any
The Indian Air Force and the Royal Thai Air Force have confirmed a significant joint air exercise conducted on 13 February 2026, which paired Indian Su-30MKI fighters with Thai Gripen jets over the Indian Ocean.This in situ drill underscores expanding interoperability between two contrasting airpower paradigms amid heightened focus on maritime security and dynamic operational tactics in the
Over 30 TEJAS operated by the Indian Air Force (IAF) have undergone a "routine maintenance check" just days after an incident that injured a pilot. Sources in New Delhi confirmed this development on Monday, highlighting ongoing scrutiny of the indigenous fighter jet’s reliability.The checks follow a recent accident at a forward base, where a TEJAS was conducting training sorties. Preliminary
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