Indian Air Force

Make in India Rafale project takes shape as IAF chief visits Dassault

Indian Air Force (IAF) chief Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh is on a three-day visit to France as India advances plans to acquire 114 Rafale fighter aircraft in one of its largest military aviation procurement programmes.

S-400 dispatch from Russia: Where will India’s ‘Sudarshan Chakra’ be deployed?

India is set to receive the fourth S-400 air defence squadron from Russia this week, strengthening the Indian Air Force’s long-range aerial shield. From transportation logistics and deployment locations to Operation Sindoor and future procurements, here’s everything about India’s 'Sudarshan Chakra' defence system

Is India’s first made-in-India C-295 aircraft finally ready for rollout?

India’s first domestically assembled Airbus C-295 transport aircraft appears close to rollout from the Tata-Airbus facility in Vadodara. The project marks a major milestone for India’s defence manufacturing ambitions, military aviation modernisation, and the 'Make in India' initiative, with the aircraft set to replace ageing IAF transport fleets

Operation Sindoor was as much a narrative war as a military operation, American military expert John Spencer tells Firstpost

US military expert John Spencer says Operation Sindoor has become a case study in modern warfare, where narrative battles, integrated systems, and information dominance proved as decisive as battlefield strikes

India’s biggest military reform since Kargil? Integrated Theatre Commands, explained

One year after Operation Sindoor showcased unprecedented coordination between the Army, Navy, and Air Force, India’s push for Integrated Theatre Commands has gained momentum. Here’s how the proposed military restructuring could transform India’s war-fighting capability and strengthen preparedness against China and Pakistan

‘Cannot remain male-only’: In a landmark ruling, India's top court grants permanent commission rights to women in armed forces

Supreme Court backs women SSC officers’ right to permanent commission, flags bias and grants pension relief, but clarifies no notional promotions to avoid disrupting armed forces structure

Su-30MKI fighter jet crash: Indian Air Force confirms death of both pilots after jet lost contact post takeoff

An Indian Air Force Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter jet crashed in Assam’s Karbi Anglong during a training sortie after taking off from Jorhat

Indian Air Force grounds Tejas single-seat fleet after jet crashed due to brake failure on Feb 7

The Indian Air Force (IAF) lost another Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) in an accident earlier this month, triggering the grounding of the entire fleet and extensive technical checks. 

Macron-Modi talks: Is Rafale still ahead of Pakistan’s F-16, JF-17 and China’s J-10C?

As French President Emmanuel Macron meets Prime Minister Narendra Modi, New Delhi weighs a massive Rafale expansion to fix falling IAF squadron numbers. The move reshapes South Asia’s air power balance as Pakistan fields F-16s, JF-17s and J-10Cs and China rapidly modernises its fighter fleet

$40 Billion & 114 Rafale Jets: India Approves Big-Ticket Arms Package  | Vantage with Palki Sharma

India's Defence Acquisition Council has approved purchases worth nearly $40 billion, including 114 Rafale Jets, missiles and maritime patrol planes. The package, which is being billed as India's biggest ever, will expand India's existing Rafale fleet of 36 jets. What does this say about India's military calculations? Why is India doubling down on the French Rafale? Palki Sharma tells you.  Firstpost | World News | News Live | Vantage | Palki Sharma | News #firstpost #vantageonfirstpost #palkisharma #worldnews Vantage is a ground-breaking news, opinions, and current affairs show from Firstpost. Catering to a global audience, Vantage covers the biggest news stories from a 360-degree perspective, giving viewers a chance to assess the impact of world events through a uniquely Indian lens. The show is anchored by Palki Sharma, Managing Editor, Firstpost. By breaking stereotypes, Vantage aims to challenge conventional wisdom and present an alternative view on global affairs, defying the norm and opening the door to new perspectives. The show goes beyond the headlines to uncover the hidden stories – making Vantage a destination for thought-provoking ideas. Vantage airs Monday to Friday at 9 PM IST on Firstpost across all leading platforms. Subscribe to Firstpost channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live. https://www.youtube.com/@Firstpost Follow Firstpost on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpost/ Follow Firstpost on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/firstpostin/ Follow Firstpost on Twitter: https://twitter.com/firstpost Follow Firstpost on WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va6zOIrEQIamseyg762V