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Air Force chief pushes for developing indigenous defence manufacturing

Pitching for developing indigenous capabilities for defence manufacturing, Air Chief Marshal A P Singh on Friday said the Indian Air Force would prefer a "homegrown" system even if it gives "slightly lesser performance". Speaking at the Chanakya Dialogues conclave here on the theme of "Bharat 2047: Atmanirbhar In War", the Air Force chief also said that there is a need for manufacturing at least 35-40 military aircraft in India every year and stressed the target is not impossible to meet. He said the IAF's first priority when it comes to acquisition, is "anything that is homegrown". "So I'm very convinced in my mind that even if a homegrown system gives me a slightly lesser performance... if it is 90 percent or 85 percent of what I get in the world market, we will go for homegrown system because that is the only way we can get over with always looking outward to get our systems," he said. "But at the same time, a homegrown system cannot just happen overnight. It will take time and

India in talks for 10 more Airbus C-295 aircraft in ageing fleet revamp

Going by the deal value of the 2021 purchase of 56 aircraft, an expanded order for 25 C-295s could be worth $1.1 billion

Probe begins into Rs 77 cr 'fraud' at tri-services club on Navy's complaint

Mumbai Police has started an investigation into an alleged fraud of Rs 77.52 crore at the United Services Club here, police and Defence officials said on Thursday. Financial discrepancies at the 97-year-old tri-services establishment came to light during a routine audit a few months ago, a Defence PRO said. The case has been transferred to the Economic Offences Wing of Mumbai Police, officials said. A complaint regarding the alleged fraud was recently lodged at the Cuffe Parade Police Station here by a Navy captain on the instructions of the Western Naval Command headquarters. "The United Services Club, Colaba, is a 97 years old Tri-Services Club. A few months earlier, as part of a routine audit, a discrepancy was noticed by the Secretary of the Club. This led to a special audit by the contracted CA and, subsequently, detailed scrutiny of the financial accounts were undertaken on instructions of the Club Management, whereupon significant anomalies were discovered," a Defence PRO ..

Watch: IAF conducts air show over Maha Kumbh Mela Kshetra on Maha Shivratri

The Indian Air Force conducted an air show over the Maha Kumbh Mela Kshetra on the last day of Maha Kumbh 2025.

Defence Ministry forms high-level panel to speed up Tejas jet deliveries

The five-member committee will be reportedly led by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and will focus on resolving issues that have slowed down the production and delivery of these aircraft

Indian Air Force likely to advise Centre to go for stealth aircraft

Need for such a purchase is based on India's threat assessment in its neighbourhood

India, Malaysia expand defence ties, advance Su-30 upkeep cooperation

The 13th Malaysia-India Defence Cooperation Committee meeting was held in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday during Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh's visit to Malaysia, where he co-chaired the discussions

Navy's Rs 60,000 cr Rafale-M jet deal to help upgrade IAF's capabilities

The Indian Navy is acquiring 26 Rafale Marine aircraft to enhance the capabilities of the indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya

Ex-Air Force chief lists nuances of building resilient air defence system

Our own AMCA (Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft) program has just started and we want that whatever technologies come, it should encourage our self-reliance a little more, ex-Air chief marshal said

IAF seeks global bids for 114 multi-role fighters to boost air power

Lockheed Martin is trying to sell its F-21, an India-specific variant of its widely used F-16 fighter, to New Delhi for the MRFA, which will be a 4.5 generation aircraft made in India

'Just not confident': IAF chief 'frustrated' with HAL over Tejas jets delay

During an inspection at the air show, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh conveyed his dissatisfaction to officials from HAL, expressing a lack of confidence in the state-run aerospace firm

Ex Winged Raider: Army conducts joint airborne ops training with Air Force

The training provided a valuable opportunity for troops to hone their expertise in operations, essential for rapid deployment and mission readiness

Aero India Show 2025: Check registration process, tickets, venue and more

Aero India 2025 will be held from Feb 10-14 in Bengaluru, showcasing cutting-edge aerospace and defence technologies. The event will feature industry leaders and global defence and aviation experts

All about Aero India 2025: One of Asia’s biggest aerospace and defense exhibitions

One of Asia's biggest aerospace and defense exhibitions, Aero India, is all set to take place in Bengaluru from February 10. Watch the video to know the details.

Aero India 2025: Russian stealth jet Su-57 confirmed, US F-35 uncertain

Russia's Su-57 fighter will be showcased in India for the first time at Aero India's 15th edition, coinciding with India's development of its fifth-generation Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft

DRDO to unveil laser weapon, Pralay missile at Republic Day Parade 2025

DRDO's Republic Day tableau will feature a laser-based directed energy weapon, while physical systems like Pralay, Pinaka, Akash, and BrahMos will highlight India's advanced defence capabilities

Indian Armed Forces conclude exercise 'Devil Strike' successfully

This collaborative endeavour between Army's elite airborne troops and the Indian Air Force showcased seamless integration, operational excellence, and readiness to operate in challenging environments

No Dhruv, Rudra helicopters at Republic Day flypast? Here's what we know

The armed forces have grounded their advanced light helicopter fleets for a thorough safety inspection following a Coast Guard crash in Porbandar earlier this month

CATS Warrior: HAL completes key test of loyal wingman for deep-strike ops

Controlled by a Tejas 'mothership', the Combat Air Teaming System platforms can autonomously perform surveillance and deep-penetration strikes in enemy territory, eliminating risks to the pilot

Still awaiting Tejas from 2010 deal: IAF chief as China tests sixth-gen jet

The Air Chief Marshal's remarks follow China's testing of suspected sixth-generation stealth jets and reports of Pakistan seeking fifth-generation jets from Beijing within two years