- January 20th, 2026
India is reportedly on the verge of finalizing a landmark deal with France to procure 114 Rafale F4 fighter jets, a move that could significantly reshape the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) combat capabilities. Defence sources indicate that this acquisition may...
India’s next batch of Rafale fighter jets, slated to be manufactured locally, is expected to enter service in a distinctive “F4 Plus” configuration that goes beyond the baseline F4 standard currently being inducted by the French Air and Space Force....
As the Indian Air Force (IAF) advances its long-pending proposal to acquire 114 Rafale fighter jets to be manufactured domestically, Pakistan is reportedly accelerating a dual-pronged strategy aimed at preserving regional airpower parity. In a direct response to India’s expanding...
India’s defence preparedness is set for a significant upgrade, with the Defence Procurement Board (DPB) on Friday approving a proposal to acquire 114 additional Rafale fighter jets from French aviation manufacturer Dassault Aviation. The approval marks a decisive step in...
India’s Defence Ministry faces a significant strategic dilemma that strikes at the heart of the country’s airpower modernisation and technological sovereignty, as it considers a substantial proposal worth about USD 36.1 billion for the procurement of 114 additional Dassault Rafale...
India is edging closer to approving a major new acquisition of Rafale fighter jets as New Delhi prepares for a high-profile visit by French President Emmanuel Macron next month, according to senior officials familiar with the deliberations. The proposed deal,...
The modern battlefield is no longer the exclusive preserve of high-cost platforms such as Rafale fighter jets, S-400 air defence systems, or fifth-generation stealth aircraft like the F-35. Instead, warfare is increasingly shaped by cheap, smart, and expendable systems that...
Egypt has taken a major step toward solidifying its position as one of the most capable air forces in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) with the arrival of three additional Dassault Rafale multi-role fighter jets in late October...
In a development that could redefine India’s defence and aerospace trajectory, French aviation giant Dassault Aviation has offered to manufacture its Rafale fighter jets entirely in India. The plan goes far beyond token offsets or partial assembly. It envisions India...
In the early hours of May 6, 2025, India launched one of its most audacious military operations in recent memory—Operation Sindoor. Targeting terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir, the Indian Air Force (IAF) executed precision strikes aimed at decapitating...
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