IAF Chief Upbeat About National Combat Aircraft Production

The Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, has expressed strong confidence in India’s indigenous fighter aircraft development programs, underscoring a growing momentum in the nation’s aerospace manufacturing ecosystem.His remarks during the IAF’s annual conference in New Delhi on October 3 highlighted firm expectations that domestic industry is now adequately positioned

October 4, 2025
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer To Visit India On October 8-9

United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer will undertake his first official visit to India from October 8–9, 2025, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.The visit aims to strengthen the India‑UK Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and advance economic cooperation under the newly signed Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA).During the visit, both leaders will meet in

October 4, 2025
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India Says It Destroyed Pakistan’s Chinese And US-Made Fighter Jets In Clashes: Chinese Media

India’s Air Force chief, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, has claimed that the Indian Air Force (IAF) destroyed both Chinese- and US-made Pakistani fighter jets during the four-day conflict with Pakistan in May 2025. The statement marks the most detailed official account yet from New Delhi regarding Pakistan’s losses in those clashes, according to a report by Chinese based media South China

October 4, 2025
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‘Significant Step Forward’: PM Modi Hails Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan; Affirms India’s Support

Prime Minister Narendra Modi described US President Donald Trump’s newly unveiled Gaza peace plan as a “significant step forward” toward ending the prolonged conflict in the region. His remarks came as global attention intensified over Trump’s ultimatum to Hamas to accept the 20-point peace proposal by Sunday evening, warning of unprecedented consequences if rejected.In a message shared on X, PM

October 4, 2025
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‘Fighters Will Remain Relevant In Future Warfare,’ Says IAF Chief

The Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, strongly countered Elon Musk’s recent assertion that "drones are the future of warfare, manned aircraft are not." At the 93rd Air Force Day celebrations press conference, Singh emphasised that manned fighter aircraft will continue to play a crucial role in combat operations well into the foreseeable future.He pointed out that

October 4, 2025
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‘We Did Not Ask ‘Religion’ of Terrorists, We Targeted Terror Not Civilians, Military Establishments’ Says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh invoked the successes of the 2016 surgical strikes, 2019 Balakot air strikes, and Operation Sindoor as evidence of India’s unwavering stance on national security and sovereignty.Speaking at a Jain International Trade Community (JITO) event in Hyderabad on October 3, he clarified that the armed forces do not discriminate based on religion or identity, emphasizing, “

October 4, 2025
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India, Brazil Hold Strategic Dialogue In New Delhi To Deepen Cooperation

India and Brazil held the 6th Strategic Dialogue in New Delhi on October 3, 2025, aiming to deepen their multifaceted strategic partnership across priority sectors such as defence, energy, rare earths, health, and global climate action.External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Ambassador Celso Amorim, the Special Advisor to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Their discussions

October 4, 2025
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‘Celebrating Historic Declaration…’: Russian Ambassador Marks 25th Anniversary of India-Russia Strategic Partnership

India and Russia are marking 25 years since the signing of the strategic partnership declaration, a milestone sealed by then-President Vladimir Putin and then-Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on October 3, 2000.This declaration marked a turning point, elevating bilateral ties from pragmatic cooperation to a deeply entrenched strategic alignment, which continues to drive diplomatic, economic,

October 4, 2025
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114 Rafale Jets Is The MRFA Front-Runner: IAF Chief

Air Chief Marshal A P Singh has underlined that the Rafale fighter remains the most logical choice for the Indian Air Force (IAF) under the Medium Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) program. Having already emerged as winner in exhaustive MMRCA trials a decade ago, the Rafale is seen as the most combat-proven and seamlessly absorbable platform for India’s operational needs.The IAF had conducted

October 3, 2025
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