India Warns Rafale Deal Risks Collapse Over Software Access Denial

India’s negotiations over the Rafale deal have reached a critical juncture, with New Delhi warning that the $43 billion agreement could collapse if France does not grant full software and system control, reported Zee News.At the heart of the dispute lies India’s demand for access to the Rafale’s Interface Control Document, which governs how onboard systems such as radar, weapons and electronic

April 29, 2026
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IAF Dornier Marks Jodhpur Runway Reopening As Flights Resume After Month-Long Upgrade

Flight operations at Jodhpur Airport resumed after nearly a month-long suspension as resurfacing work on the main runway was completed.The reopening was marked by the landing of an Indian Air Force Dornier aircraft in the early hours of Tuesday, symbolising the successful completion of the upgrade. Officials confirmed that the resurfacing was finished on schedule due to coordinated efforts and

April 29, 2026
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Karnataka’s Congress Minister Targets IAF And National Security Says ‘Return Aero India Base Or Provide Alternative Land’

Forest, Ecology and Environment Minister Eshwar B Khandre has stated that the Yelahanka Air Force Station land, where the Aero India show is held, is part of the Gantiganahalli reserve forest, reported New Indian Express.He explained that over 444 acres of land had been granted to the Indian Air Force in Jarakabande Kaval, but this grant was cancelled by the local deputy commissioner in 2017.

April 29, 2026
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India And Armenia Deepen Defence Partnership With Renewed Military Talks; Air Chief Marshal Meets Armenian Army’s General Staff

Lieutenant-General Eduard Asryan, the chief of the Armenian army’s General Staff, held talks in New Delhi with his Indian counterpart General Anil Chauhan on Apr. 28Lieutenant-General Eduard Asryan, the Chief of the Armenian Army’s General Staff, visited India on Tuesday, underscoring the strengthening military ties between the two nations. His trip came just two months after hosting his Indian

April 29, 2026
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India Seeks Ultra Heavy Lift Helicopters On Lease: Chinook And Mi-26 In Contention

Russia’s Mi-26 is the largest & most powerful helicopter ever built, capable of lifting upto 20 tonsThe Ministry of Defence has moved decisively with the issuance of a Request for Information to damp lease three Ultra Heavy Lift Helicopters for the Indian Air Force.This marks a significant step in bolstering aerial logistics and strategic lift capability, with the specifications pointing to

April 28, 2026
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Theatre Command: India Plans Rotational CDS And Three-Star Theatre Commanders In Phased Integration Model

India’s defence establishment is moving closer to finalising a theatre command model that will introduce a rotational system for the post of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), assign limited operational roles to Service Chiefs, and appoint three-star officers as theatre commanders with an emphasis on institution-building.The arrangement is designed to balance continuity with gradual reform, ensuring

April 28, 2026
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