India finalises Rs 3.25 lakh crore Letter of Request for 114 Rafale fighter jets; LoR to be sent to France soon.
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The United States Air Force remains far ahead with over 14,000 aircraft supported by approximately 37,000 pilots.
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.
An Indian Air Force (IAF) HAL Tejas (LCA) crashed during a demonstration flight at Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), Dubai, on 21 November 2025.
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 Defence Ministry has begun reviewing a proposal by the Indian Air Force (IAF) to procure 114 Rafale fighter jets under the “Made in India” framework in partnership with Dassault Aviation.
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.
Finally, the Indian Air Force (IAF) Airbus C295 aircraft made the first-ever landing on the Runway of Navi Mumbai International Airport.