India’s IAF chief says the US made no formal F-35 offer, raising questions about stealth fighters and India’s AMCA plans.
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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.
India finalises Rs 3.25 lakh crore Letter of Request for 114 Rafale fighter jets; LoR to be sent to France soon.
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).