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IAF Jet Crash: 5 reasons India's ageing Jaguars refuse to retire — even after 50 years

IAF Jet Crash: Despite being in service for over 50 years, India's Jaguar jets remain operational due to upgrades, cost-effectiveness, and a lack of alternatives.

5 min read07:50 AM IST
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Indian Embassy clarifies Navy officer’s remark on IAF ‘losses’ during Operation Sindoor: ‘Misrepresented’

During a seminar, Indian Navy Captain Shiv Kumar had claimed that IAF faced aircraft losses in Operation Sindoor, attributing them to Indian political leadership's instructions against targeting military sites in Pakistan.

2 min read30 Jun 2025
Science

WATCH | India's Shubhanshu Shukla sends new message from space, ‘sleeping a lot, enjoying the view…’

Captain Shubhanshu Shukla shared his excitement from space, expressing gratitude for the thrilling experience alongside his fellow astronauts.

2 min read26 Jun 2025
Industry

Recent helicopter crashes spark calls for overhaul of safety protocols

Between May and June, six helicopter-related incidents have happened, with the latest involving a Bell 407 helicopter that crashed on 15 June in Uttarakhand. Most of these crashes occurred in Uttarakhand, a hilly region, around the Char Dham Yatra, an annual Hindu pilgrimage.

4 min read18 Jun 2025
News

Indian Air Force helicopter makes emergency landing in Punjab's Pathankot

An Apache helicopter of the Indian Air Force (IAF) made emergency landing in Nangalpur area. More details are awaited.

1 min read13 Jun 2025
Companies

Dassault Aviation partners with Tata to manufacture first-ever Rafale fighter aircraft fuselage in India

Dassault Aviation and Tata Advanced Systems Ltd have signed four Production Transfer Agreements to manufacture the Rafale fighter aircraft fuselage in India, a major step towards in strengthening the country’s aerospace manufacturing capabilities.

2 min read5 Jun 2025
Markets

Dassault Aviation, Lockheed Martin shares remain in focus as India eyes more fighter jets amid border threats

To enhance combat capabilities, India aims to induct new multirole fighter jets over the next few years, focusing on Lockheed Martin's F-21 and Dassault's Rafale. This move addresses the declining strength of the Indian Air Force amid regional tensions.

2 min read5 Jun 2025
News

India approves ‘execution model’ for indigenous 5th-generation fighter jet project – All you need to know

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has cleared the ‘execution model’ for designing and producing India's ambitious fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, the advanced medium combat aircraft (AMCA).

1 min read27 May 2025
News

Who is IAF's Niketa Pandey? Supreme Court directs Centre to not release officer involved in Operation Sindoor, Balakot

A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh sought responses from the Centre and the IAF on the plea of Wing Commander Niketa Pandey.

1 min read23 May 2025
Opinion

Brahmos and Akash proved their worth as missiles in the India-Pakistan clash

India’s indigenous Brahmos and Akash weapon systems performed very well, helping India both strike deep inside Pakistan and defend itself. While dialogue should never be shelved, we must form strategic tie-ups with global manufacturers to strengthen our capabilities further.

4 min read23 May 2025