Air Force

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Says India Moving To Build One of World’s Strongest Armed Forces By 2047

Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh, has reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to forging one of the world’s strongest armed forces by 2047. Speaking at the Shaurya Diwas programme in Jaipur’s Sawai Mansingh Stadium, he outlined a clear roadmap for modernisation amid a challenging global security landscape.Several reforms have already been implemented to modernise the armed forces, Mr Singh noted. He

January 17, 2026
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India Sets Non-Negotiable Terms In Landmark ₹3.25 Lakh Crore Rafale Deal Talks With France

India is currently engaged in high-level negotiations with France over the procurement of 114 additional Rafale fighter jets for the Indian Air Force (IAF).These talks, expected to span the next two to three days, centre on establishing firm conditions for Dassault Aviation, the manufacturer. Key demands include transfer of technology (ToT) and the full integration of Indian weapons

January 17, 2026
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‘Pakistan PM Said I Saved At Least 10 Million People’: Relentless Trump Repeats Claims of Ending India-Pakistan Conflict

United States President Donald Trump has once again asserted that he personally averted a potential war between India and Pakistan, two nuclear-armed neighbours.Speaking on Friday at the renaming ceremony of Southern Boulevard to Donald J Trump Boulevard in Washington DC, he claimed credit for brokering peace and preventing catastropheTrump recounted that Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif

January 17, 2026
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India To Ease Rules To Boost Foreign Investment In Domestic Defence Firms, Sources Say

India is poised to liberalise its foreign direct investment (FDI) rules in the defence sector, a strategic shift aimed at attracting greater global participation in its domestic manufacturing ecosystem. According to two government sources familiar with the deliberations, the cap on FDI under the automatic route for defence firms holding existing licences will rise from 49% to 74%.This adjustment

January 17, 2026
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Defence Procurement Board Approves Proposal To Acquire 114 Rafale Jets

The Defence Procurement Board (DPB) has approved a significant proposal to acquire 114 Rafale fighter jets from French aviation manufacturer Dassault Aviation, marking a major boost to India’s aerial defence capabilities.This decision, taken on Friday, underscores the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) push for rapid modernisation amid evolving regional security challenges.The proposal now advances to the

January 17, 2026
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Rafale’s 90% Serviceability Redefines IAF Reliability, Outshining Global Fighters Like F-35

The Rafale has emerged as a standout performer for the Indian Air Force since its induction, consistently achieving an impressive serviceability rate of around 90 per cent.This figure markedly surpasses many global frontline fighters, including the F-35, which typically operates at 60 to 75 per cent availability. Such reliability stems from the aircraft’s robust engineering and France’s proven

January 16, 2026
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Catalysts For India’s Defence Leap: Partnerships, Capital Surge, And R&D Thrust Ahead of Budget 2026

India’s defence sector stands at a pivotal juncture as the nation eyes Budget 2026, with a clear mandate to accelerate Atmanirbhar Bharat initiatives. Emulating the triumphant trajectory of the Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs) offers a compelling blueprint.Established starting with IIM Calcutta in 1961 through collaboration with MIT’s Sloan School, these institutions have ascended to global

January 16, 2026
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Dassault Plans 24 Rafales Yearly From Nagpur Plant, Involving TATA, Mahindra, Dynamatic In Supply Chain

Dassault Aviation, the French manufacturer renowned for its advanced fighter jets, appears poised to ramp up production of Rafale aircraft at its forthcoming facility in Nagpur, India.Reports indicate the company could manufacture up to 24 jets annually once the plant reaches full capacity. This development forms part of a broader Indo-French collaboration aimed at bolstering India’s indigenous

January 16, 2026
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India’s MRFA Race: Rafale Leads Transfer of Source Code Will Be Non-Negotiable: Sources

India’s Ministry of Defence is set to enforce a strict condition in its procurement of 114 multi-role fighter aircraft (MRFA) for the Indian Air Force (IAF): the transfer of source code will be non-negotiable.Sources have confirmed this stance, which underscores the IAF’s commitment to operational flexibility and long-term self-reliance in military aviation.The procurement process is advancing

January 16, 2026
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