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Russia is set to re-enter the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) competition to supply medium transport aircraft, offering its IL-276 model as a replacement for the ageing fleet of Soviet-origin AN-32s, reported Manu Pubby of Economic Times.The IAF, which plans to procure at least 80 aircraft under this program, aims to localize production in collaboration with an Indian partner and secure significant
Startup Firestorm Labs has been selected for an Air Force venture funding award to help the company scale its Tempest unmanned aircraft system (UAS) and its additive manufacturing cell that […]
U.S. Air Force plans have called for moving four more KC-135 tankers by the end of September to Eielson AFB, Alaska under the 168th Wing, and a service official said […]
“Poland’s history makes it very clear why they are concerned that the people they align with, and the people they rely on for protection from Russia, will abandon them,” Jon Wolfsthal, a former US government official now with the Federation of American…
“A lot will depend on what the peace talks” deliver, but 500,000 experienced Russian troops will be unlikely to want to return to civilian life earning $100 a month, Hanno Pevkur, Estonia’s minister of defense told Breaking Defense.
Russia has proposed replacing the R-77 air-to-air missile on India’s Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jets with the advanced R-37M missile, offering a significant upgrade to the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) capabilities. This proposal, made during Aero India 2025, includes a license for local production in India, which could bolster domestic defence manufacturing.The R-37M, also known as RVV-BD in its export
The Indian Air Force has significantly enhanced its combat capabilities with the successful test-firing of the indigenously developed Astra Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) from the Air Force variant of TEJAS MK-1A prototype. This milestone was achieved on March 12, 2025, off the coast of Chandipur in Odisha.The test demonstrated a direct hit on a flying target, showcasing the
The ongoing Russia-Ukraine war has underscored the strategic importance of integrating drones into military operations, offering valuable lessons for the Indian Army. Drones have emerged as a critical component of modern warfare, serving multiple tactical and strategic purposes for both Russia and Ukraine.They have been used extensively for reconnaissance, artillery direction, and direct attacks,
Astra Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile hit flying target with precision. Missile designed by Defence Research body, targets over 100km. Missile test-fired by Aeronautical Development AgencyIn a significant enhancement to the Indian Air Force’s combat capabilities, the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) successfully conducted a test-launch of the indigenous ASTRA Beyond Visual Range
The Indian Army and the Indian Air Force (IAF) recently conducted a synergised exercise in Jammu to enhance interoperability between ground and air forces.The exercise aimed to strengthen coordination and ensure seamless integration of aerial and land-based operations in dynamic battlefield scenarios.Under the aegis of Tiger Division, the training simulated real-world operational conditions, with