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She left IAF after 10 years to support family, then lost husband in MiG-21 crash; Supreme Court backs her reinstatement

After leaving the Indian Air Force in 2013 to support her family, Squadron Leader Priyanka Saxena sought a return to service after her husband, an IAF fighter pilot, was killed in a MiG-21 crash in 2021. The Supreme Court has now ordered her reinstatement, allowing her to resume service after…

The Economic Times · 18h ago

F-35s, Rafales and F-16s descend on Jodhpur as 40+ countries join India’s Tarang Shakti

Kicking off its second edition, the multinational air exercise 'Tarang Shakti' has commenced in Jodhpur, with over 40 countries, including France, the UAE, and Australia, marking a significant show of global military unity. From September 26 to October 12, India will demonstrate its Rafale and Sukhoi-30 fighter jets, building on…

The Economic Times · Sep 26

Bharat Dynamics shares rise 2% in a weak market after bagging Rs 811 crore order from Ministry of Defence

Bharat Dynamics shares gained 2% after the Defence Ministry awarded an Rs 810.79-crore contract for 160 SAT-SAAW weapons and associated equipment for the Indian Air Force, adding to the company’s order visibility amid rising defence spending.

The Economic Times · Sep 24

Apatsu Mitram: IAF Chief hails deepening India-Japan defence ties as Japanese Fighters fly from Indian soil in Ex 'Veer Guardian-2026'

"There is a Sanskrit expression which says 'Apatsu Mitram'-a friend in time of need. I think the spirit reflected in the relationship between the Indian Air Force and Koku-Jieitai [JASDF] is exactly the same," Singh said. "It is a partnership built on mutual respect, professional trust, and shared commitment to…

The Economic Times · Sep 20

Japan Air Force chief flies LCA Tejas during Veer Guardian 2026, calls it symbol of India’s technological innovation

Japan Air Self-Defence Force (JASDF) Chief General Takehiro Morita on Sunday described India's indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas as a symbol of the country's technological innovation and the 'Make in India' initiative after flying the fighter aircraft during the ongoing Indo-Japan bilateral air exercise 'Veer Guardian-2026'.

The Economic Times · Sep 20

India, Japan Air Force Chiefs fly the Tejas during Exercise 'Veer Guardian-2026' in Jodhpur

Indian Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh and Japan Air Self-Defence Force Chief of Staff General Takehiro Morita flew Tejas aircraft from Air Force Station Jodhpur during Exercise Veer Guardian-2026 on Sunday. The bilateral drill features frontline fighter aircraft from both countries, including Tejas, Su-30MKI and Rafale jets from India…

The Economic Times · Sep 20

India, Japan air chiefs attend 'Exercise Veer Guardian-2026' at Jodhpur Air Force Station

Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh and JASDF Chief of Staff General Takehiro Morita visited Jodhpur's Air Force Station on Sunday to witness the ongoing Veer Guardian-2026 drills. India fields Tejas, Su-30MKI and Rafale jets, while Japan brings F-2As, marking its first fighter deployment to India. Running through September 22,…

The Economic Times · Sep 20

IAF Suryakiran team enthrals audience in Meerut

This spectacle unfolded at the New Integrated Township in Mohiuddinpur on Saturday, when the Indian Air Force's Suryakiran Aerobatic Team, for the first time, chose the skies over Meerut for their performance.

The Economic Times · Sep 19

Rajnath Singh hails 'important milestone' as HAL hands over Dhruv-NG, LCA Trainer and HTT-40 to IAF

Asserting that India is rapidly moving towards self-reliance through indigenous defence manufacturing, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday that the country is witnessing a major milestone in its aerospace capabilities and technological self-confidence.

The Economic Times · Sep 18

"Will resolve issue and start delivering": HAL CMD Ravi Kumar on Tejas LCA Mk1A

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is working to resolve Tejas Mk1A software integration challenges. The company will deliver seventy Hindustan Turbo Trainer-40 aircraft over four to five years. Prototypes for the CATS Warrior autonomous drone are now under fabrication. Four Dhruv Next Generation helicopters are being handed over to Pawan Hans Limited.…

The Economic Times · Sep 18