In a significant push to the Make in India initiative in the defence sector, the Indian government has approved a ₹62,000 crore deal to acquire 97 LCA Mark 1A fighter jets for the Indian Air Force (IAF). The final clearance for the procurement was granted during a high-level meeting on Tuesday, paving the way for...
In a significant display of valor, the Indian government announced a slate of gallantry awards this Independence Day, honoring defence personnel for their exceptional service during Operation Sindoor and related operations against Pakistan. Among the recipients, top Indian Air Force (IAF) officers, fighter pilots, and S‑400 air defence system operators were recognized for their courage...
On Saturday, at the HAL Management Academy Auditorium, Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh disclosed that five Pakistani fighter jets and another large aircraft were shot down during Operation Sindoor. “We have confirmed the downing of at least five fighter jets and one large aircraft, which may be classified as either...
Torrential downpours and an unexpected cloudburst in the Uttarkashi district have caused significant destruction, nearly obliterating half of Dharali village, halting the Kedarnath Yatra, and compelling schools in several districts of Uttarakhand to close on Wednesday, August 6. In the midst of the devastation, the ancient Kalp Kedar temple, constructed in the traditional Kature style...
The Indian Air Force (IAF) entered into a multi-billion dollar agreement with the US government and Boeing Ltd in September 2015 for the acquisition of 22 Apache helicopters. New Delhi: On Tuesday, Boeing, a leading American aerospace company, delivered three Apache attack helicopters to the Indian Army, as confirmed by officials. These AH-64E Apache helicopters...