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Topic: fighter jets

IAF chief says around 13 Pakistani jets destroyed in Op Sindoor—4-5 F-16s on ground, S-400 downed 6 more

Addressing press conference ahead of Air Force Day, Air Force chief A.P. Singh also trashed Pakistan's claims about Indian losses during Op Sindoor as 'Manohar Kahaniyan'.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

No formal talks with US on F-35 fighter jets, Centre informs Parliament

On US diplomats' role in India-Pakistan ceasefire, MoS External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh said that there were multiple diplomatic talks with various countries, including US.

India’s AMCA is a chance to break HAL’s monopoly and finally build an aerospace ecosystem

India has paid a steep price for HAL’s unchecked dominance, evident in the MiG-era overhauls, the decades-long Tejas saga, and the troubled ALH programme.

Safran to set up Rafale engine maintenance & repair facility in Hyderabad, 1st outside France

The facility will have a capacity of 600+ modules per year and will help meet the strong growth of M88 maintenance activities worldwide.

Fund Kaveri Engine campaign is more than a hashtag. India needs control over its fighter jets

The Kaveri experience is a story of a glass more than half full. We have developed a functional engine and accrued data points and experience at a relatively low cost. Now is the time to build better.

Centre approves development of AMCA prototype with rollout target of 2031. HAL to bid with private firms

HAL has so far been the only entity in India to manufacture fighter planes. It will now have to compete against private companies, like TATA, Adani, L&T and other interested players.

How Indian pharma firms are creating a drug crisis in West Africa & the rural road ‘revolution’

Global media also looks at the contest between US & Russia to sell fighter jets to India.

As 2 US F-35s land at Aero India, Russia offers joint production of its Su-57, America mum

The Russians are offering joint production of a project that India had walked out from in 2018 with caveats of possibly joining it later on.

Stage set for Russian 5th-gen fighter Su-57 demo at Aero India 2025, F-35 to be on static display

Su-57 fifth-generation fighter developed by Russian aircraft maker Sukhoi will be showcased in India for the first time at Aero India 2025 to be held in Bengaluru from 10-14 February.

On Camera

XUV 7XO shows Mahindra’s engineering prowess. DAVINCI suspension makes a world of difference

The old XUV 700 was an indication that the Indian manufacturer had begun to up their game. But 7XO is world-class in terms of fit, finish, and equipment.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of free trade and spur reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.