Indian Air Force
Embraer partners with Mahindra for C-390 Millennium project in India
February 9, 2024
Brazilian aerospace manufacturer Embraer Defense and Security has announced a partnership diversified Indian conglomerate, Mahindra Group, with the objective of jointly fulfilling the acquisition of the C-390 Millennium multi-mission aircraft by the Indian Air Force in its upcomi...
Read MoreTwo decades of the historical Kargil war victory
July 26, 2019
Twenty years earlier, on this day, the Indian army etched a historic victory in Kargil by regaining control over the strategically important peaks that had been intruded by the Pakistani army. With this year's theme of Kargil Vijay Diwas being ‘Remember, Rejoice and Renew’, t...
Read MoreIndia’s fight against terrorism
March 8, 2019
From resolving the Kashmir issue to ramping up intelligence activities, there is a lot that India needs to do in order to win its war against terrorism.
Read MoreIndia-Pakistan conflict
March 1, 2019
India should take the mantle of leading the world in creating a global alliance against terrorism.
Read MoreIndo-Pak war games
February 28, 2019
The situation between India and Pakistan is such that neither country is in a position to afford a full-blown conflict. The question is however, who will take a step forward towards peace?
Read MoreThe grand spectacle of Republic Day rehearsals in Delhi
January 25, 2019
Every year Republic Day is celebrated with great enthusiasm and patriotic fervor on January 26. The grand parade rehearsals are held in the heart of the national capital, New Delhi.
Read MoreJammu Airport: Augmenting Infrastructure to Enhance Connectivity
October 31, 2017
Upgrading airports for delivering better services to air travellers has been the motto for the Airports Authority of India (AAI). The newly inaugurated upgraded terminal building at the Jammu Airport is one such example. Mehbooba Mufti, Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, and P ...
Read MoreAgustaWestland Bribery Scandal: Ex-Indian Air Force Chief taken into custody
December 12, 2016
Former Air Force Chief, Shashindra Pal Tyagi, was arrested for his alleged involvement in a INR 4.5 billion AgustaWestland bribery case in procurement of 12 AW101 VVIP helicopters. He, along with his cousin, was sent to four-day Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) custody this ...
Read MoreRafale deal finally in the bag
September 22, 2016
After years of negotiations, India and France have finally agreed over a deal for 36 Rafale fighter jets that will be delivered to the Indian Air Force (IAF) in full flight condition by the French aircraft manufacturer Dassault Aviation. The procurement was important for both the...
Read MoreBaptême de l’air pour les premières Indiennes pilotes de chasse
June 24, 2016
Dépassant les préjugés et les barrières qui nuisent à l’image de la femme, ce trio de jeunes femmes devenues pilotes de chasse a fait montre d’une grande force de caractère et d’opiniâtreté pour s’imposer enfin dans un milieu composé majoritairement d’hommes.
Read MoreIndian Defence
April 24, 2016
In a step towards breaking gender barrier, Indian Navy announced to grant permanent commission to seven women officers. It additionally plans to allow women to join as pilots of the maritime reconnaissance planes like Boeing P8I and Dornier in 2017. After ministry of defen...
Read MoreRafale fighter jets
April 16, 2016
After many negotiations over a long time, India finally agreed to buy 36 Rafale fighter jets from France for around INR 600 billion (less than 8 billion euros), according to Defense sources quoted by Indian media. After several negotiations for over a year, India and France have ...
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