Indian Air Force
Tejas Mk-1A engine delivery delay: HAL imposes penalty on GE Aerospace, chairman says jets to return to skies next week
HAL CMD DK Sunil said that the Indian Air Force's Tejas light combat jets are set to come back to the skies as early as next week, after being grounded for nearly two months.
2 min read3 Apr 2026Two pilots killed in Sukhoi fighter jet crash in Assam, IAF confirms
The jet, which was on a training mission, crashed approximately 60 km from Jorhat air base, from where it had taken off on Thursday evening.
1 min read6 Mar 2026IAF Sukhoi-30 fighter jet goes missing over Assam's Karbi Anglong, search ops on
A Sukhoi-30 fighter jet of the Indian Air Force went missing over Assam's Karbi Anglong district.
1 min read5 Mar 2026HAL addresses LCA Tejas ‘accident’, works with Air Force for resolution – Here's what the PSU said
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited clarified that there was no crash of the LCA Tejas, only a minor technical incident. The Indian Air Force grounded the fleet after an accident. But the Maharatna PSU assures that the aircraft maintains a strong safety record.
2 min read23 Feb 2026Tejas fighter jet crash: How many Light Combat Aircraft have met with accidents in the past? What did IAF say?
A HAL Tejas jet of the Indian Air Force was reportedly damaged after overshooting a runway on 7 February, likely due to brake failure; the pilot ejected safely, and the fleet was temporarily grounded.
3 min read23 Feb 2026Tejas crash news: IAF grounds fleet after third accident; Dubai Airshow, HAL Mk-1A delays
A Tejas light combat aircraft of the IAF was damaged after it overshoot the runway. This marks third accident in 2 years. The IAF has grounded its fleet of Tejas jets for technical checks.
2 min read23 Feb 2026India approves ₹3.6 lakh crore defence upgrade, to buy 114 Rafale jets and reconnaissance plane for navy
India has approved a ₹3.6 lakh crore boost to its armed forces, including 114 new Rafale fighter jets and P-8I reconnaissance aircraft, amid rising tensions with neighbours.
2 min read12 Feb 2026IAF's proposal to buy 114 more Rafales to go before DAC ahead of Macron visit
As per the proposal, India will purchase 18 off-the-shelf Rafales from French manufacturer Dassault Aviation, while the remaining 96 fighter jets will be made in partnership with private sector companies in India. A number of these jets would be twin-seater aircraft to be used for training.
1 min read10 Feb 2026Rafale deal: ₹3.25 lakh crore proposal to purchase 114 jets from France likely to be discussed next week
The deal is expected to help the IAF meet its requirement for a 4.5-generation-plus multi-role fighter aircraft, and boost its squadron strength. The ₹3.25 lakh proposal is also expected to boost the domestic economy, with around 80% of the 114 Rafale jets planned to be manufactured in India.
1 min read6 Feb 2026Who is Akshita Dhankar? Female IAF officer who unfurled Indian national flag with President Murmu on Republic Day
The unfurling of the Indian national flag is one of the most prestigious ceremonial moments of the Republic Day celebrations.
2 min read26 Jan 2026