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DAC Clears Massive Rafale Jets Order: 114 Fighters To Bolster IAF With Heavy Indian Build Emphasis
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved the procurement of 114 Rafale fighter jets from France to address the Indian Air Force's squadron strength deficit. The decision, made on February 12...
DAC Set To Greenlight 114 Rafale Jets For IAF Ahead of Macron Visit
The Indian Air Force intends to present its proposal for acquiring an additional 114 Rafale fighter jets at the upcoming Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) meeting. This timing coincides with French Pr...
India To Locally Build 96 of 114 Rafales In Record Defence Pact
India and Dassault Aviation have signed a significant deal for the procurement of 114 Rafale fighter jets to enhance India's air defence capabilities. The contract involves Dassault supplying 18 opera...
IAF's 114 Rafale Mega-Deal: F-4 Fifth-Gen & 24 'Super Rafales' To Counter China-Pak Threats
India plans to procure 114 advanced Rafale fighter jets from Dassault Aviation, with 24 of these aircraft being the latest 'Super Rafale' variant designed for enhanced combat effectiveness against thr...
Indian Air Force to Assess Tejas Mk1A Operational Readiness in May Before Commencing Deliveries
The Indian Air Force plans to conduct an assessment of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mark 1A programme this May before starting deliveries. The evaluation will ensure the aircraft meets operat...
'Rafale Emerged As Hero of Operation Sindoor' Says Vice Air Chief Marshal Nagesh Kapoor As IAF Signals Push For More MRFA Capability
Vice Air Chief Marshal Nagesh Kapoor highlighted the critical role played by Rafale jets during Operation Sindoor, describing them as 'the hero' of the operation. He also indicated that the Indian Air...
Defence Ministry Likely to Clear 114 Rafale Deal for IAF This Week Ahead of French President Visit
The Indian Defence Ministry is expected to approve a deal worth Rs 3.25 lakh crore (approximately USD 4.6 billion) in the coming week for purchasing 114 Rafale fighter jets from France. This approval ...
Accelerate Rafale Deal To Address IAF's Squadron Crisis Amid Rising 2.5 Threats
India's Defence Acquisition Council has approved the clearance for acquiring 114 additional Rafale fighter jets in response to rising regional tensions and a shortage of aircraft squadrons. The Indian...
Exercise Vayu Shakti Spectacle: TEJAS, Su-30MKI, Jaguar And Rafale To Participate As IAF's Operation Sindoor Victory Showcase
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is preparing for Exercise Vayu Shakti, a major biennial firepower demonstration scheduled to take place on February 27 at Pokhran firing range in Rajasthan. The event will f...
Russia Pitches Upgraded Il-76MD-90AE With ToT To Meet IAF's Expanded MTA Heavy-Lift Needs
Russia plans to offer its advanced Il-76MD-90AE strategic transport aircraft, along with a transfer of technology package, to the Indian Air Force (IAF) in response to India's Medium Transport Aircraf...
IAF jets on Assam highway highlight PM Modi-era push for Defence preparedness: CM Sarma
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated that the successful landing and take-off exercise by Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft at an Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) highlights Prime Minister Mo...
TEJAS MK-1A Airframes Ready, Yet Grounded: Unravelling IAF's Induction Stalemate
Social media and defense outlets are discussing images of the TEJAS MK-1A aircraft, which shows its tail number LA5051 has reached the coupling stage, marking it as the 19th aircraft in production. Ho...
Indian Air Force’s Sarang Helicopter Team Displays Aerial Skills at Singapore Airshow 2026
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is showcasing the Sarang Helicopter Display Team's aerial skills during the Singapore Airshow in 2026. The team performs using the Advanced Light helicopter, an indigenous d...