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IAF trainee aircraft crashes into pond in Uttar Pradesh’s Prayagraj; rescue operations underway

A trainee aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed into a pond in Prayagraj district of Uttar Pradesh on Wednesday.

1 min read21 Jan 2026
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Defence Ministry set to discuss ₹3.25 trillion deal for 114 Rafale jets from France this week

A Defence Ministry meeting will finalise a ₹3.25 lakh crore deal for 114 Rafale jets from France, with 30% indigenous content. This would elevate India's Rafale fleet to 176 jets.

2 min read14 Jan 2026
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Republic Day aerobatics: Chicken to replace buffalo meat to keep skies clear of black kites during airshow

Republic Day aerobatics: For this year's Republic Day celebrations, the Delhi Forest Department will use 1,275 kg of boneless chicken instead of buffalo meat to manage black kites. This measure aims to prevent bird strikes on low-flying aircraft during 26 January aerial display.

2 min read10 Jan 2026
Companies

C-130J for Indian Air Force? Lockheed Martin pitches military transport aircraft amid India's buying plans

Lockheed Martin pitched its C-130J military transport aircraft, claiming it as the ‘best’ choice for the Indian Air Force's tactical airlift requirement and plans production hub in India. India prepares to procure up to 80 military transport planes.

6 min read28 Dec 2025
Companies

Tata Advanced Systems, Lockheed Martin announce new India MRO facility to support C-130J aircraft — here's what we know

Tata Advanced Systems and Lockheed Martin today announced new India maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facility in India, to support operations of the C-130J aircraft. Here's all we know about the deal…

2 min read8 Dec 2025
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Dubai Airshow slammed by US pilot for continuing after deadly Tejas accident: ‘We cancelled out of respect’

US pilot Taylor Hiester said his team pulled out of their final performance out of respect for the IAF pilot, even though organisers decided to continue the Dubai Airshow.

2 min read23 Nov 2025
Entertainment

Kamal Haasan, Suniel Shetty, Sonu Sood and others mourn loss of Wing Commander Namansh Syal

Wing Commander Namansh Syal lost his life after a Tejas aircraft crashed and burst into flames at the Dubai Air Show 2025 on Friday.

1 min read23 Nov 2025
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IAF condoles death of Wing Commander Namansh Syal who passed away in HAL Tejas crash at Dubai Air Show

Syal, who is a Himachal Pradesh native, was killed on Friday after the fighter jet made by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) crashed during the Dubai Air Show at around 2:10 pm local time (3:40 pm IST) after flying past the site of the event during a demo.

2 min read22 Nov 2025
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Tejas jet crashes in Dubai: Indian Air Force orders court of inquiry after pilot dies - What we know so far

A Tejas fighter jet from the Indian Air Force crashed at the Dubai Air Show, resulting in the pilot's death.

2 min read21 Nov 2025
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Indian Air Force aircraft crashes in Chennai: Scattered debris caught on camera; check major IAF mishaps in 2025

A Pilatus PC-7 trainer aircraft from the Indian Air Force crashed near Tambaram in Chennai.

2 min read14 Nov 2025