Qatari 747 to fly as Trump’s Air Force One this summer
The controversial aircraft donated by the Qatari government is set to transport the Commander-in-Chief after less than a year of modification work, according to the Air Force.
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‘New Sindoor Formation: Rafale-Su-30 Flypast Honours Operation Sindoor At 77th Republic Day’
India’s Indian Air Force is set to showcase a striking ‘Sindoor’ formation during the Republic Day flypast, featuring Rafale, Su-30, Jaguar, and MiG-29 combat jets.This display will symbolise the air arm’s dominance in the four-day hostilities with Pakistan last May, known as Operation Sindoor.In total, 29 aircraft will participate in the flypast, including four transport planes and nine
BAE Systems lands $610 million contract for advanced Eurofighter radars
The radar is expected to enter service at the end of the decade, said BAE, with the new contract coming after several years of development and testing.
SIPRI Alerts: Cyber-Space Warfare Erodes Nuclear Safeguards In India-Pakistan Standoffs
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has issued a stark warning about escalating nuclear risks in South Asia. Its latest study highlights how cyber, space, and information warfare are increasingly blurring the boundaries between conventional conflicts and nuclear thresholds, particularly between India and Pakistan.Published in January 2026, the SIPRI paper titled
HAL-TATA ELXSI Forge Ahead: CATS Warrior UCAV Airframe Built In Record 14 Weeks
The CATS Warrior, a pivotal unmanned combat aerial vehicle (UCAV) under Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s (HAL) Combat Air Teaming System (CATS), represents a leap in loyal wingman technology, announced TATA ELXSI on its official web portal. This platform pairs seamlessly with the TEJAS mothership, executing high-risk tasks like strike missions, surveillance, reconnaissance, electronic
IAF Chief Warns: Economic Might Alone Cannot Avert Subjugation—Military Resolve Is Sovereign Shield
India’s Indian Air Force Chief, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, delivered a stark warning on the primacy of military power during his address at the 22nd Subroto Mukherjee Seminar in Delhi on Wednesday.He emphasised that military strength serves as the ultimate arbiter of national power, underscoring that economic prosperity alone cannot guarantee security.Air Chief Marshal Singh pointed to
IAF Microlite Trainer Aircraft Makes Emergency Splashdown In Prayagraj Pond After Engine Failure, Pilots Unharmed
An Indian Air Force (IAF) microlite aircraft encountered a technical malfunction during a routine training sortie from Air Force Station Bamrauli near Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, on 21 January 2026. The two-seater aircraft, typically employed for pilot training, bird reconnaissance, and survey missions, was forced to execute an emergency landing at approximately 1215 hours.The incident unfolded as
Beyond 2025: What defense leaders need to watch in 2026
What’s in store for 2026? Breaking Defense reporters examine how the decisions, disruptions, and developments of 2025 could shape the year ahead.
Space GMTI Partially Moves To Procurement Funding Account
The Space Force effort to develop and field Ground Moving Target Indication (GMTI) satellites has partially moved to procurement. The Space Force requested more than $1 billion in research and […]
IAF Bets On Rafale Reliability Amid Indigenous Delays And Regional Tensions
India’s Defence Procurement Board (DPB) has approved the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) proposal to acquire 114 Dassault Rafale fighter jets, potentially marking the largest defence deal between New Delhi and Paris.Valued at approximately $35 billion, or ₹3.25 lakh crore, this procurement underscores a strategic pivot towards operational certainty amid pressing regional threats.The DPB, positioned just