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Topic: fighter jets

Pakistan to go in for J-31 Chinese stealth fighters. What this could mean for balance of air power

Once Pakistan acquires J-31, also known as Shenyang FC-31, these stealth fighters could replace early versions of the F-16 part of PAF fleet, it is learnt.

India to buy 100 more indigenous LCA Mark 1A fighter jets, says Air Force chief

In a boost to made-in-India aerospace sector, Air Force plans to buy the aircraft to replace MiG-series fighter jets in its fleet. Plans submitted to defence ministry, other stakeholders.

US fighter jets chase small plane in Washington area before it crashes in Virginia

The jet fighters prompted a sonic boom over the US capital in an attempt to pursue with the errant Cessna Citation, officials said, causing consternation among people in the area.

Pakistan is getting Chinese J-10Cs, which have Israeli connection but are no match for Rafale

Pakistan's is reportedly inducting 25 J-10C fighter jets from China by March. Announcement was made by country’s Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed at an event last week.

7 big-ticket ‘Make in India’ defence projects that have failed to get off the ground

Projects like fighter aircraft for the IAF, submarines and choppers for the Navy and assault rifles for all armed forces have been stuck for years.

IAF to buy 83 more Tejas fighters from HAL instead of foreign jets, CDS Rawat says

The induction of Tejas will help India emerge as a key defence exporter due to its ‘relatively low price’, Rawat says.

Lockheed’s next-gen F-35 breaks down too often, says Pentagon

None of the Air Force, Marines and Navy F-35 variants are meeting their five key ‘reliability or maintainability metrics’, says Pentagon chief weapons tester.

India, US ‘suspend’ ambitious jet engine technology plan under defence trade deal

New Delhi had sought high-powered engines under the Defence Trade and Technology Initiative but US is 'unwilling' to transfer high-end technology.

Pakistani F-16 jets intercepted SpiceJet flight last month after mid-air confusion

Pakistan scrambled its F-16 fighter jets to intercept a Kabul-bound SpiceJet flight after it received information about possible Indian Airforce aircraft in its airspace.

On this day 54 yrs ago, another IAF hero shot down a vastly superior Pakistani fighter jet

Sqn Ldr Devayya's heroics to shoot down a PAF Starfighter in 1965 are among IAF's finest hours. But he wasn't lucky like Abhinandan & perished with his Mystere.

On Camera

Pakistan is thrilled with Trump’s embrace. No one’s asking what does US want

The happy and excited Pakistanis should now begin to look at another dark era of authoritarian rule worse than what they experienced under Zia.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

India looks to procure more S-400/S-500 air defence systems from Russia

The 2018 contract with Russia for 5 S-400 systems had a follow-on clause for 5 more. S-400 was described as a 'game-changer' for shooting down 5 Pakistan fighter jets during Op Sindoor.

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.