Air Force

ADANI Forges Air Works-INDAMER Alliance To Establish MRO Facilities For Narrow-Body & Wide-Body Aircraft In Assam

Adani Group is aggressively expanding its footprint in the aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) sector.By integrating Air Works and Indamer Aviation, the conglomerate aims to establish a robust, unified MRO platform. This strategic consolidation separates its aircraft services from airport infrastructure operations, targeting both civil and defence aviation markets.Jeet Adani,

January 26, 2026
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GE Commits To Supply 20 F404 Engines Annually Starting FY 2026

General Electric (GE) Aerospace has pledged to supply 20 F404 engines annually to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) commencing from the financial year 2026.This commitment forms a cornerstone of the ongoing collaboration between the two entities, aimed at bolstering India’s indigenous defence manufacturing capabilities under the ‘Make in India’ initiative. The agreement underscores GE’s renewed

January 25, 2026
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Modi Set To Make History With Aircraft Landing On Assam’s Pioneering Highway Runway

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is poised to inaugurate Northeast India’s first highway-based emergency landing strip on the Dibrugarh-Moran stretch of National Highway 127. Located in Moran, Assam, this state-of-the-art facility marks a significant milestone in regional infrastructure and defence preparedness.Preparations are in full swing for the Prime Minister’s anticipated visit, with

January 25, 2026
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Indian Air Force Deploys Homegrown Vajra Sentinel To Thwart Drone Onslaught In Operation Sindoor

Big Bang Boom Solutions (BBBS) has achieved a significant milestone by delivering its indigenous Vajra Sentinel System to the Indian Air Force, reported news agency PTI.This premier counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) stands ready to counter intensified aerial threats during Operation Sindoor.Developed entirely in India over five rigorous years, the system has secured clearance from the

January 25, 2026
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‘Pakistan Coerced Into Ceasefire’: Swiss Analysis Says India Mastered Escalation Control In Operation Sindoor Air Clash

A Swiss military analysis has concluded that India maintained escalation dominance throughout Operation Sindoor, the intense air conflict with Pakistan from 7 to 10 May 2025.The report, authored by Adrien Fontanellaz and published by the Centre d’Histoire et de Prospective Militaires (CHPM) in Pully, Switzerland, praises New Delhi’s ability to dictate the tempo and ceiling of the

January 25, 2026
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IAF’s Marathon Quest For Fighters: Rafale MRFA Deal Nears Lift-Off After 19 Years

The Indian Air Force’s pursuit of modern multi-role fighter jets has spanned nearly two decades, originating with the MMRCA tender issued in 2007. This ambitious procurement aimed to bolster the IAF’s depleting squadron strength, which had been critically exposed during the Kargil conflict of 1999, where precision strike capabilities proved vital, as Dev Goswami sits down with national security

January 24, 2026
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Why India Must Prioritise Self-Reliance in Defence Amid Global Dependencies

India’s indigenous defence programs have long faced ridicule from critics. For decades, commentators dismissed investments in home-grown military platforms as misguided. Why pour resources into unproven domestic systems, they argued, when advanced foreign alternatives stand ready on the shelf?Consider the Kaveri engine: detractors question its viability amid a ready deal with General Electric.

January 24, 2026
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BEL Delivers Game-Changing GBVU Jammer To IAF, Targeting Enemy Encrypted Comms Across Vast Spectrum

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), a leading defence public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Defence, has commenced deliveries of its advanced Ground Based Very-Ultra High Frequency (GBVU) Communication Jammer to the Indian Air Force (IAF).This indigenous system marks a significant milestone in India’s electronic warfare capabilities, enhancing the IAF’s ability to disrupt enemy

January 24, 2026
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Chinese Cars in India: An Espionage Threat Beckoning The Armed Forces?

The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) has imposed a strict ban on Chinese-manufactured vehicles entering military bases, driven by fears that embedded sensors, cameras, and communication systems could facilitate espionage.This decision, announced in late 2025, mandates that around 700 vehicles, including models like the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro supplied to senior officers since 2022, be removed by early 2026.

January 24, 2026
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TEJAS MK-2 Hits Rollout Milestone, Eyes June 2026 First Flight Amid CEMILAC Approval

India’s indigenous TEJAS MK-2 has achieved a pivotal milestone with the completion of its rollout, propelling the Medium Weight Fighter (MWF) into the pre-flight testing phase.This development signals steady progress in the nation’s quest for self-reliance in advanced combat aircraft. The aircraft now stands poised for its maiden flight, targeted for June 2026, underscoring the Hindustan

January 24, 2026
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