Indian Air Force (IAF) chief Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh has warned that prolonged delays in fighter aircraft induction are weakening the force’s numerical strength, with the service now requiring 36-40 new combat aircraft every year for the next few years.
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India is evaluating a strategic move to join a European 6th-generation fighter jet program, signaling a long-term shift in its air combat roadmap.
The MiG-21, India’s first supersonic fighter, is returning to the skies as part of the Indian Air Force’s Heritage Flight, celebrating six decades of service and unmatched legacy.
India has signed a landmark deal worth over $1 billion to acquire 113 jet engines for its indigenous Tejas Mark-1A fighter aircraft.
The Government of India has cleared the acquisition of 97 Tejas Mark 1A fighter jets for the Indian Air Force (IAF) at a cost of ₹62,000 crore (US$7.1 billion).
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 Final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad began with a powerful tribute to India’s Armed Forces.