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Japanese fighter aircraft operate from Indian soil for the first time

Japanese fighter aircraft operating from Indian soil for the first time marks a major milestone in defence cooperation between India and Japan, Air Chief Marshal A P Singh said here on Sunday during an ongoing bilateral air exercise. The exercise, being held at Air Force Station, Jodhpur from September 9-22, involves Indian Air Force frontline aircraft, including the indigenous Tejas, Su-30MKI and Rafale, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force's F-2A fighters. Japanese Air Self-Defense Force Chief of Staff General Takehiro Morita said the deployment of Japanese fighters to India had taken defence cooperation beyond simply conducting exercises and demonstrated the ability to deploy air assets across the Indo-Pacific region. The Japanese air chief flew a Tejas jet with a pilot, while Air Chief Marshall Singh flew solo on a Tejas jet as part of their sorties under the Indo-Japan bilateral air exercise, Veer Guardian-2026. In a gesture of mutual respect and partnership, the two air force chi

Defence ministry begins efforts to join sixth-gen fighter programme: Panel

The Ministry of Defence has "initiated efforts" to co-join the sixth-generation fighter aircraft development programme, Future Combat Air System (FCAS), spearheaded by the French government, a parliamentary panel has said, and sought from the ministry the roadmap for acquisition of such aircraft. In its report presented in Parliament on Friday, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence recommended the ministry chalk out a trajectory and "step forward the planning process" for the development and acquisition of sixth-generation (6G) aircraft to enhance India's air domain capabilities in today's highly air-centric warfare. The report is titled "Action Taken by the Government on the Observations/Recommendations contained in the Twentieth Report of Standing Committee on Defence (18th Lok Sabha) on Demands for Grants of the Ministry of Defence for the year 2026-27 on 'Army, Air Force, Navy, Joint Staff, Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme and Director General of Armed Forces ..

HAL milestone shows why India must build its own fighter aircraft engine

HAL delivers its 1,000th overhauled AL-31FP engine for the IAF, highlighting India's growing aero-engine MRO capability amid delays in GE F414 engine negotiations

Govt issues request for proposal to pvt firms for 5th-gen Amca jet

The defence ministry has invited bids from three shortlisted private-sector consortiums to build prototypes for India's indigenous fifth-generation stealth fighter aircraft

Rajnath, Andhra CM lay foundation for ₹16,000 cr fighter jet infra project

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Friday laid the foundation for nearly Rs 16,000 crore AMCA infrastructure here in Sri Sathya Sai district. The Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project is expected to generate 7,500 jobs, an official release said. "The CM, Defence Minister and Minister Lokesh laid the foundation for Rs 15,803-crore AMCA project," the release added. Along with the AMCA project, Singh and Naidu also laid the foundation for a few more defence and drone city projects. Later, the leaders visited a display of missiles, hand grenades, advanced guns, fighter jet prototype and other defence products, the release said.

India eyes ties for 6th-gen fighter jets, pushes to induct 67 Ghatak UCAVs

Defence Secretary indicated that India is also exploring partnerships for developing sixth-generation fighter aircraft, given the scale of investment required

IAF activates emergency-landing facility to demonstrate op readiness

IAF showcases combat readiness with fighter jets landing on UP highway, boosting operational flexibility and emergency response capability

HAL, GE sign tech deal to jointly make jet engines, boost defence ties

The pact includes the transfer of manufacturing expertise to India and will be followed by a final contract

Iran downs US fighter jet in southwestern region; hits Gulf energy sites

A local channel of Iranian state television claimed Friday that a US fighter pilot ejected from their aircraft over southwestern Iran. The US did not respond immediately to requests for comment over the claim. The anchor on the channel in Iran's Kohkilouyeh and Boyer-Ahmad province read the following announcement: "If you capture the enemy pilot or pilots alive and hand them over to the police, you will receive a precious prize." The channel provided no other immediate details. US Central Command, the Pentagon and White House didn't immediately respond to requests for comment.

US launches rescue for F-15 crew after fighter jet downed in Iran

The first known combat loss of a US fighter jet would mark a significant escalation in the five-week war that already has triggered a global energy crisis

Taiwan says delayed US F-16 fighter jets to start arriving this year

Taiwan, which faces a rising military threat from China, has complained of repeated delays to weapons ordered from the US, the most important international backer and arms supplier for the island

Hical Tech wins contract from Dassault to supply components for Rafale jets

Bengaluru-based aerospace manufacturer Hical Technologies on Monday said that Dassault Aviation has awarded it long-term contract to manufacture products for critical Rafale fighter aircraft control systems applications. In a statement, Hical Technologies said it will deliver mission-critical products that meet Dassault Aviation's stringent engineering, qualification, and reliability standards under the agreement. "Hical Technologies has demonstrated a strong commitment to quality and reliability - values that strongly align with Dassault Aviation's heritage of excellence," said Bruno Coiffier, Senior Executive Vice President, Procurement and Purchasing, Dassault Aviation. "This milestone is a testament to the years of engineering investment, precision manufacturing discipline, and quality culture that our teams at Hical have built," said Yashas Jaiveer, Managing Director, Hical Technologies. "Being entrusted with critical products for the Rafale, one of the most sophisticated figh

The extraordinary awaits: Adventures from fighter jets to glacier caves

From manta ray night dives and glacier caves to fighter jet sorties and volcano boarding, high-adrenaline luxury travel redefines extraordinary escapes

Dozen US F-22 fighter planes land in Israel amid tensions with Iran

American news outlets also reported that a US official has confirmed that the fifth-generation aircraft landed at an Israeli air force airbase in South Israel

Tejas Mk1As unlikely to come with full capabilities by March: Sources

Defence sources say HAL has sought relaxation of certain IAF requirements to meet the previously agreed March 2026 deadline for the start of deliveries

Why HAL missed AMCA fighter jet shortlist

India’s most ambitious fighter jet project has reached a turning point. For the first time, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited will not lead the development of a frontline combat aircraft.

US approves sale of tech worth $686 mn for Pakistan's F-16 fighter jets

The US Defence Security Cooperation Agency notified Congress about the deal in a letter sent on December 8, kicking off a 30-day review period