Fighter Plane
UK, Italy, Japan team up to build sixth-generation fighter by 2035
Reports indicate the UK held talks with India on joining the coalition
 "UK, Italy, Japan team up to build sixth-generation fighter by 2035")
At least 42 fighter squadrons essential, says IAF chief VR Chaudhary
He said the global original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) had given their commitments for ensuring indigenous content and Made-in-India solutions
 "At least 42 fighter squadrons essential, says IAF chief VR Chaudhary")
MiG-21 set to retire: A dive into the aircraft's long date with accidents
Over 400 Mig-21 fighter aircrafts have crashed since 1971-72 claiming the lives of more than 200 pilots and another 50 people on the ground, according to a news report
 "MiG-21 set to retire: A dive into the aircraft's long date with accidents")
US lawmakers push Biden to help transfer of European aircraft to Ukraine
US lawmakers pushed Biden's council on Monday to facilitate the transfer of fighter aircraft to Ukraine from Poland and other NATO and Eastern European countries, after a plea from Volodymyr Zelenskiy
 "US lawmakers push Biden to help transfer of European aircraft to Ukraine")
Indian Air force clears Tejas Mark 2 design, production in 2023
The Deputy Chief of Air Staff (DCAS), Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari, accepted the comprehensive design review (CDR) of the LCA Mark 2
 "Indian Air force clears Tejas Mark 2 design, production in 2023")
China sends 8 aircraft into Taiwan's ADIZ amid visit of US lawmakers
As US lawmakers' visit to Taipei irked China, as Beijing sent eight military aircraft into Taiwan's air defence identification zone (ADIZ), local media reported on Friday.The five US lawmakers arrived in Taiwan on Thursday to meet with government officials. The five-representative delegation is the second US congressional delegation visit to Taiwan this month. The recent visit is following a three-day visit to Taiwan by Senator John Cornyn-led group in November this year, reported Taiwan News.The country's Ministry of National Defense described the planes as four Shenyang J-16 fighter jets, two Xi'an H-6 bombers, one Shaanxi Y-8 anti-submarine warfare plane, and one Shaanxi KJ-500 airborne early warning and control (AEW & C) aircraft. The two bombers and the KJ-500 had entered the ADIZ from an area northeast of the Taiwan-held island of Dongsha, Taiwan News reported.Taiwan's Air Force sent aircraft, issued radio warnings and deployed air defence missile systems to monitor the ...
 "China sends 8 aircraft into Taiwan's ADIZ amid visit of US lawmakers")
Newly inducted Rafale to feature in Republic Day parade for first time
The Rafale will culminate the flypast by carrying out the 'Vertical Charlie' formation
 "Newly inducted Rafale to feature in Republic Day parade for first time")
IAF cancels plan to upgrade Jaguar fleet, fighter plane crunch worsens
With Honeywell, demanding what IAF sources term an "exorbitant" price for F-125IN engines, the IAF has told HAL that it has abandoned its plan to upgrade 80 Jaguar fighters with new Honeywell engines
 "IAF cancels plan to upgrade Jaguar fleet, fighter plane crunch worsens")
