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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
In 1987, while undertaking a test pilot’s course at France’s prestigious École du Personnel Navigant d’Essais et de Réception (EPNER) in Istres, AVM Manmohan Bahadur (Retd) witnessed the awe-inspiring flights of the Rafale technology demonstrator.Amid rigorous ground school sessions filled with complex aerodynamic equations and French-language flying instruction, the base would halt
India has transformed a 4.2-kilometre stretch of the Dibrugarh-Moran National Highway in Assam’s Dibrugarh district into the Northeast’s first Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) for the Indian Air Force. This strategic development, located just a few hundred kilometres from the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China, enhances India’s air power projection in a sensitive border region.Prime
US President Donald Trump has once again invoked the recent India-Pakistan
conflict in a bid to underscore his diplomatic achievements. Speaking to Fox
Business on Tuesday, 10 February 2026, he claimed to have settled eight wars,
with at least six resolved through the threat of tariffs.He positioned the
four-day skirmish between the nuclear-armed neighbours as a prime example,
Solar Defence has unveiled its AIR BOMB 125KG, a precision-guided munition developed under India’s MAKE-II initiative, marking a significant stride in indigenous defence manufacturing.This bomb, akin to the NATO-standard MK-81, is engineered for compatibility with both Russian and Western aircraft platforms, thereby enhancing the Indian Air Force’s operational versatility.The weapon features two
India’s ambitious Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program, aimed at delivering a fifth-generation stealth fighter, has sparked intense debate over whether private industry will take the lead, potentially side-lining Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).Reports surfaced earlier this month suggesting HAL might be excluded from the crucial development phase, triggering a sharp 8 per cent drop
India’s long-standing search for a modern 3-ton utility helicopter fleet has entered a fiercely competitive phase after the effective suspension of the Ka-226T joint venture with Russia.Adani Defence and Aerospace has forged a strategic partnership with Italy’s Leonardo, the rebranded AgustaWestland, to manufacture the AW109 TrekkerM domestically. Announced in early February 2026, this
The Rafale procurement dilemma encapsulates India’s profound defence paradox: the urgent need for security amid mounting threats versus the long-term goal of self-reliance. The Defence Acquisition Council, under Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, is poised to scrutinise a landmark proposal for 114 Rafale fighter jets from France’s Dassault Aviation.Valued at roughly ₹3.25 lakh crore—or about $36
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a significant meeting with Tufan Erginbilgic, Chief Executive Officer of Rolls-Royce, in New Delhi on 11 February 2026. The encounter underscores the deepening collaboration between India and the British engineering giant, particularly in aerospace and defence sectors.PM Modi welcomed Rolls-Royce’s keen interest in expanding its footprint within India. He
Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor, Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force, has announced a pivotal development in India’s defence modernisation drive. Speaking on the matter, he revealed the impending induction of additional Rafale multi-role fighter jets, bolstering the nation’s air combat capabilities amid escalating regional tensions.This announcement comes as a ₹3.25 lakh crore deal for more Rafales