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Army, Navy, IAF finally ‘99%’ in agreement over structure of proposed theatre commands

According to plan currently under formulation, there will be three theatre commands based on geographical boundaries — two land-based and one maritime.

HAL, General Electric sign MoU to manufacture jet engine, mark new era for India-US defence ties

Deal is one of big highlights of PM Modi's visit to the US. While India & other countries manufacture their own fighter aircraft, only a select few make jet engines.

Inside story of why India’s military worked to push mega US drone deal

While the Navy will get 15 MQ9B drones in maritime and anti-submarine warfare kits, the Army and the Indian Air Force will get 8 each of the land version.

India’s first C-295 takes to air in Spain, IAF team to leave for training soon

The first ‘made-in-India’ C-295 will be rolled out in 2026 and the entire order is slated to be completed by 2031, at the rate of eight aircraft per year.

Unlit runway, degraded airstrip: A daring midnight rescue operation by IAF in Sudan

A pregnant woman was among 121 people rescued from a small airstrip in Sudan that didn't even have any lights to guide the landing of the plane.

War, payment issues impact military supplies to India from Russia & Ukraine. IAF worst hit

Russia has stalled delivery of S-400 Triumf air defence systems to IAF. Efforts are underway to reduce dependence on the two countries, it is learnt.

The 44 Squadron ‘Mighty Jets’, harbinger of IAF’s strategic lift, celebrates diamond jubilee

Raised in 1961, the squadron was awarded prestigious ‘Battle Honour’ during the 1971 war and remains only non-fighter or bomber squadron to receive such a title.

India-US kick off air exercise in Eastern Command, IAF next in France, Greece

India will be taking off in these exercises with its Rafale, Sukhoi, Tejas besides transport aircraft while the US and others will bring their F-15s, F-16s and B-1 Bombers.

Veteran of two India-Pakistan wars, IAF’s 1st supersonic squadron completes 60 years

No 28 Squadron inducted MiG-21s in 1963 & transitioned to MiG-29s in 1987. It played major role in attack on Governor's House in Dhaka that ultimately hastened liberation of Bangladesh.

US companies continue to woo IAF, but it’s never inducted an American fighter –- here’s why

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

On Camera

Resetting Afghanistan ties is geopolitical need. Gandhis are showing their diplomatic ignorance

With two hostile neighbours in the immediate vicinity and one in the greater region, it is imperative that New Delhi forge alliances that can offer some stability.

Niti Aayog recommends fully decriminalising 12 offences under new I-T Act to ‘foster more trust’

Recommendations appear in Niti Aayog’s Tax Policy Working Paper Series–II. It says there is a need to shift away from fear-based enforcement to trust-based governance.

India, UK sign £350 mn deal for Martlet. What are these Lightweight Multirole Missiles

In service with the British military since 2019, it is also known as the Martlet missile. Ukrainians have also deployed these missiles against Russian troops.

CJI, IPS, IAS & Homebound: A wake-up call 75 years in the making

Education, reservations, govt jobs are meant to bring equality and dignity. That we are a long way from that is evident in the shoe thrown at the CJI and the suicide of Haryana IPS officer. The film Homebound has a lesson too.