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Friday, October 3, 2025
TopicAir defence

Topic: air defence

IAF pulls off night landing at Kargil Advanced Landing Ground with terrain masking. What this means

IAF will now practise more such landings at Kargil Advanced Landing Ground before trying it at other ALGs in order to ensure day and night operational capability.

Army, air force move proposal to acquire 156 more Prachand choppers to deploy along China borders

The indigenous Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) are designed to meet the specific needs of the Indian armed forces for operating in deserts and high-altitude areas.

China, UAE set for maiden air exercise in Xinjiang where Uyghur Muslims face prosecution

China's trade and investments in Middle Eastern countries have grown exponentially, surpassing that of the United States.

Why General Electric-HAL deal to manufacture fighter jet engines in India is a big deal

The 'historic' deal is 'most significant' of a number of agreements expected to be concluded between the two countries during PM Modi's visit to the US which ends Friday.

Ukraine to initiate training of commando pilots to fly F-16 fighter jets

NATO members Netherlands and Denmark have offered to help in training and maintaining the fighter jets in wake of Russia's air dominance over Ukraine.

Saudi, UK defence ministers agree to study future combat air cooperation, says Saudi news agency

British defence ministry said the two nations confirmed a common desire for closer industrial collaboration, but made no reference to the FCAS fighter project.

Looking at procuring nearly 200 combat & utility helicopters, says Army chief at Aero India

Indigenisation of air defence guns are priority & integrated electronic warfare systems are being tested along Line of Actual Control, says Gen. Manoj Pande

India, Japan to conduct 1st bilateral air combat exercise next month to enhance mutual skills

The exercise, which will see India’s Su 30 MKI in action, will be carried out at the Hyakuri Air Base and its surrounding airspace in Omitama, and the Iruma Air Base in Sayama.

Brain dead after injury, 27-year-old Indian Air Force corporal’s organs save lives

Corporal Sachin’s heart, liver, lungs, both kidneys and cornea have been donated to AIIMS, Delhi and the Army Research and Referral Hospital.

Need organisation structure best suited to Indian conditions, IAF on theatre commands

The IAF chief said the model of integration that India adopts must be future-ready, must reduce levels of decision-making, and capitalise on the strength of all three services.

On Camera

6 reasons Trump’s Gaza plan won’t work—even if Hamas accepts it

On paper, the 21-point plan looks balanced—Palestinian governance, international oversight, reconstruction pledges. But in reality, it is a non-negotiable diktat.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Army chief’s big warning to Pakistan: Stop sponsoring terrorism if you want to exist geographically

Amid continued concerns over cross-border terrorism, General Upendra Dwivedi further warned the neighbour that India will not show restraint if there is an Op Sindoor 2.0.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.