Air Force

Redefining Deterrence: General Upendra Dwivedi Outlines India’s Strategic Shift After Operation Sindoor

During the Raisina Dialogue 2026, the Chief of the Army Staff, General Upendra Dwivedi, provided a comprehensive analysis of the strategic outcomes following Operation Sindoor.In a conversation with Harsh V Pant of the Observer Research Foundation, a renowned policy expert, the General emphasised that the operation marked a significant departure from previous military doctrines, establishing a "

March 8, 2026
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Dassault’s CEO Eric Trappier Targets 2026 Signing For India’s 114 Rafale MRFA Deal

Dassault Aviation’s Chief Executive Officer, Éric Trappier, has expressed strong determination to finalise the landmark contract for 114 Rafale fighter jets under India’s Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) programme this year.In a recent statement, Trappier emphasised, “We want to make sure that the 114 Rafale MRFA contract is signed this year.” This reflects the French aerospace giant’s urgency

March 7, 2026
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Low-Cost Capital Acquisition in DAP 2026: Accelerating Indigenous Defence Innovation Through Agile Procurement

The Ministry of Defence’s proposal to introduce a Low-Cost Capital Acquisition route under the draft Defence Acquisition Procedure 2026 marks a significant evolution in India’s procurement architecture.The focus of this mechanism is squarely on indigenous, innovative and relatively low-cost technologies that often struggle to cross the “valley of death” between prototype and full-scale

March 7, 2026
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Aircraft Overdue: Search Intensifies For Missing IAF Sukhoi In Assam

The Indian Air Force has officially declared a Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jet as "overdue" following a sudden loss of contact during a mission in the Northeast. The aircraft, which is a cornerstone of India’s aerial defence strategy, departed from the Jorhat airbase in Assam on Thursday evening for a routine sortie.According to official military records, the final communication from the cockpit

March 6, 2026
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Missing IAF Sukhoi-30MKI Fighter Jet Crashes 60 Km From Assam’s Jorhat After Take-Off; Search For Pilot Under Way

An Indian Air Force Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jet crashed in the Karbi Anglong district of Assam on Thursday evening, sparking an intensive search and rescue operation for the pilot.The aircraft, which is a cornerstone of India’s aerial defence, had departed from the Jorhat Air Force Station on a routine training mission before disappearing from radar screens.Initial reports from defence officials

March 6, 2026
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