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Govt clears purchase of 83 indigenous Tejas light combat aircraft

India's largest indigenous defence procurement deal is worth Rs 45,696 cr

Govt approves deal to buy 83 light combat Tejas aircraft for Rs 48,000 cr

The decision was taken at a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said

Fewer flying displays as Covid-19 pandemic curbs Aero India 2021

The show website indicates that only 75 foreign firms are participating this year, compared to 165 companies that attended the previous edition of the biennial air show in 2019

Indian Air Force chief Bhadauria launches e-governance portal

Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria launched an e-governance portal for the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Thursday in order to promote a paperless office

Akash missile sale cleared, govt to approach China-wary nations

Focus will be on high-value defence platforms to achieve target of $5-billion annual exports

IAF Chief on China's game plan, 'pawn' Pakistan and Galwan 'misadventure'

Fifty years of India's conflicts

Book review of Full Spectrum: India's Wars 1972-2020

Delhi HC stays CIC order asking IAF to provide PM's foreign visits data

Justice Navin Chawla said the information sought by the RTI applicant with regard to details of the ministry or department officials who accompanied the PM on a trip cannot be disclosed

IAF objects to Anil Kapoor-starrer Netflix film scenes, asks for withdrawal

The film, a mockumentary featuring Anil Kapoor playing an actor depicting an officer and director Anurag Kashyap, is scheduled to be released on Netflix later this month

Plain tales of diplomacy

Book review of A Ringside Seat to History: An Autobiography

Five years of One Rank One Pension a momentous occasion: PM Narendra Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the One Rank One Pension scheme for armed forces veterans was a historic step to ensure the well-being of our soldiers

Armed forces must be ready to combat hybrid threats: IAF chief Bhadauria

Air Chief Marshal said that today's battle-space is "highly complex and multi-dimensional" with unpredictable security scenarios, and the armed forces have to be prepared for hybrid threats

Latest News LIVE: Arnab Goswami remanded to judicial custody till Nov 18

Republic TV channel has telecast visuals of Mumbai police entering Goswami's residence and what appears to be a scuffle. Stay tuned for Latest LIVE news

BrahMos supersonic cruise missile successfully test-fired from INS Chennai

The missile was fired from INS Chennai, a stealth destroyer, and it hit the target with pin-point accuracy after performing "extremely complex" manoeuvres

IAF's aerial parade on Air Force Day features Rafale, other fighter jets

Chinook, Apache, Mi 17 V5, Mi 35, ALH Mk IV and other helicopters of the IAF also took part in the aerial display

PM Narendra Modi greets Indian Air Force on its foundation day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted the Indian Air Force on its foundation day, saying the courage, valour and dedication of its soldiers to protect the country inspire everyone

China cannot get the better of us: Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria

After Galwan Valley incident, IAF was ready for strikes if ordered, says Bhadauria

Govt working on directed energy weapons, AI-enabled systems: IAF chief

India is working on the ambitious $5 billion project to develop the fifth-generation medium weight deep penetration fighter jet to significantly bolster its air power capability

Procurement of more Rafale jets under consideration, says IAF chief

There has been a view among some officials in the military establishment that the IAF should at least have four squadrons of Rafale jets considering its operational aspects

Light combat helicopters being built for Rs 125 crore each, says HAL

HAL's high-altitude attack helicopter is one-third the cost of the Apache