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Hindustan Aeronautics launches third assembly line of Tejas jets

HAL also proposes to remove 300 kg of dead weight distributed across the Mark I to balance the fighter evenly

With a focus on China, Nyoma advance landing ground to be upgraded

Nyoma is an area of great tactical significance and holds importance for both the IAF and the army. It bridges the crucial gap between Leh airfield around 190-kms away and the LAC

Bharat Dynamics to supply Astra Mark-1 missiles worth Rs 2,971 crore

With air-to-air missiles costing about Rs 15 crore each, the Astra will provide major business opportunities to Indian firms

Extended-range BrahMos launched from Sukhoi-30MKI fighter aircraft

The ALCM launch went off as planned and the missile achieved a direct hit on its designated target in the Bay of Bengal region

Swedish company Saab talks up Gripen fighter, describes offer to Finland

Gripen-E fighter priced at euro 100 million each

A point for HAL Nashik to ponder: What after Sukhoi-30MKI fighters?

Used to totting up over Rs 6,000 crore each year from the assembly of 15-16 Sukhoi-30MKIs, HAL's Nashik division is now scrabbling for orders

IAFchief flies Su-30MKI fighter jet to witness its 'capability enhancement'

Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria Thursday flew a Su-30MKI fighter jet in Bengaluru to witness its "capability enhancement", the Indian Air Force (IAF) said. "CAS (Chief of Air Staff) visited Bengaluru and interacted with test crew of Aircraft & Systems Testing Establishment (ASTE) & software engineers of Software Development Institute," it said on Twitter. The ASTE conducts flight testing of aircraft, airborne systems and weapons prior to their induction into the IAF. Bhadauria reviewed ongoing projects during his visit on Thursday and flew a Su-30MKI aircraft to "witness the capability enhancement on successful completion of one such project", the IAF stated.

Republic Day 2021: India puts its military might, cultural heritage on show

The contingents only marched a distance of 3.5 km instead of the usual 8.5 km, and for the first time in 55 years, no foreign dignitary attended the January 26 parade

Govt clears purchase of 83 indigenous Tejas light combat aircraft

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

Eye on China: India to get Rs 38,900-cr defence upgrade amid border dispute

To buy 21 MiG-29s, 12 Sukhoi-30MKI aircraft, upgrade existing 59 MiG-29s

IAF urges govt to acquire 33 fighter jets amid ongoing row with China

The proposal includes the acquisition of 12 Su-30 MKIs that would be required for replacing the number of aircraft lost by the Air Force in different accidents

After Rs 21,000-cr turnover in 2019-20, HAL eyes higher growth this year

Rs 19,000 crore remains outstanding from the three defence services

Republic Day parade underlines India's shift from Russian to US weaponry

There was a strong Indian flavour to missile and air defence systems as well.

71st Republic Day 2020: From Chinook's debut to J&K tableau, as it happened

It was also the first Republic Day celebration for Jammu and Kashmir as the newly formed Union Territory.

IAF to increase squadron strength; 3 more to be inducted in 2020

One new squadron, which will be raised in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, in the coming months, will be equipped with new Sukhoi-30MKI fighters, built by HAL in Nashik

IAF bids farewell to MiG-27, fighter jet takes final sortie in Jodhpur

The base had the last fleet of seven MiG-27 attached to Squadron No 29, also known as the 'Scorpions', which had its last sortie on Friday

Tejas to AMCA, Gen-5 fighter on track, may spread its wings by 2025

The second of a two-part series focuses on the capabilities of India's most ambitious fighter programme, the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), and what design challenges it is facing

India asks Russia for 18 more Sukhoi-30MKI fighters to alleviate shortfall

Rs 8,000-crore contract will boost IAF's Sukhoi-30 fleet to 290 fighters

HAL offers 40 more Sukhois at one-third of Rafale's cost

Rationalising the proposal for 40 additional Su-30s, Raju said they were needed to carry the BrahMos air-launched cruise missile (ALCM)

As Sukhoi-30MKI production nears end, HAL worries about future

Its Nashik production line, which builds 12 Su-30MKIs per year, might fall idle by March 31, 2020