Rafale Source-Code Controversy: Inside the software standoff that could define India’s air power for a generation

An Indian Air Force Rafale fighter jet. (File photo)New Delhi: When France and India finalize what could become the largest arms deal in Indian history – the acquisition of 114 Rafale F4 jets under the MRFA (multi-role fighter aircraft) program...

India weighs Russian Su-57 fighter deal as China’s stealth fleet surges

An early prototype of Su-57. (Photo: Wikipedia/Creative Commons)New Delhi: The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is evaluating a landmark partnership with Russia’s Sukhoi Design Bureau to manufacture the Sukhoi-57E (Su-57E) “Felon” fift...

Vladimir Putin’s New Delhi visit marks test of India’s strategic autonomy amid western pressure

Narendra Modi hugging Vladimir Putin after the latter landed in New Delhi, on December 4, 2025. (Photo: PMO) New Delhi: The Russian president Vladimir Putin, has landed in New Delhi on Thursday night for his 2-day state visit to India. He was re...

IAF chief AP Singh claims shooting down Pakistani F-16s and JF-17s during Operation Sindoor

IAF chief ACM AP Singh during annual press conference (Photo: X) New Delhi: In an unexpected disclosure, the Indian Air Force has officially claimed shooting down both American-made F-16 and Chinese-made JF-17 fighter aircraft operated by the Pa...

Aero India – 2025 takes flight in Bengaluru, showcasing India’s aerospace ambitions

A Russian Su-57E (L) and a US F-35 Lightning II at the Yelahanka airbase in Bengaluru. (Photo: X/@RT_com)Bengaluru: The 15th edition of Aero India, Asia’s premier aerospace and defence exhibition, has commenced at the Air Force Station Yelahank...