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AN-32 transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashes during landing at Jorhat Air Force Station in Jorhat, one pilot feared dead

OpIndia Staff - 13 June, 2026

An Antonov AN-32 transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed while attempting to land at the Jorhat Air Force Station in Assam on Saturday...

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Made-in-India C-295 military aircraft completes maiden flight: Here’s how it will strengthen India’s defence capabilities

OpIndia Staff - 11 June, 2026

The C-295 aircraft were required to replace the IAF's ageing AVRO 748 fleet, which has been in service since the early 1960s.

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Meet Talisman: The electronic warfare system that can protect India’s most important fighter jet

Dhruv Mishra - 2 June, 2026

Already operational on the Indian Navy’s MiG 29K fleet, Talisman can automatically detect hostile radar signals, generate countermeasures and protect nearby friendly aircraft, strengthening India’s focus on electronic warfare.

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Major boost to defence sector: Modi govt approves acquisition of S-400 systems, strike drones, transport planes, Dhanush guns and other equipment worth ₹2.38 crore

OpIndia Staff - 28 March, 2026

The Indian government has approved military purchases worth ₹2.38 lakh crore to significantly bolster its air defense and transport capabilities.

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Su-30 MKI jet of the Indian Air Force crashes on a hilltop in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district, wreckage located by locals

OpIndia Staff - 5 March, 2026

In a tragic incident, a Su-30 MKI jet of the Indian Air Force crashed in Karbi Anglong district in Assam this evening. As per...

India on verge of biggest defence deal ever: ₹3.25 lakh crore Rafale purchase of 114 jets, 100 to be made domestically

Divya Bharti - 10 February, 2026

The Indian Defence Ministry is set to approve a historic ₹3.25 lakh crore deal for 114 Rafale fighter jets this week. The agreement, coinciding with President Macron’s visit, emphasizes "Make in India," with 100 jets to be manufactured locally through advanced technology transfers.

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Modi govt boosts Defence sector spending by 15% after successful execution of Operation Sindoor, Intelligence Bureau budget increased by over 50%

Shraddha Pandey - 2 February, 2026

If we look at the capital outlay breakdown, of the ₹2.19 lakh crore, ₹1.85 lakh crore is allocated for capital acquisition, marking a 24% hike, focusing on new lethal weapons, aircraft, aero engines, ships, submarines, missiles, drones, artillery, and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), etc.

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DPB gives green light to procure 114 Rafale fighter jets, Indian Air Force to get a major boost in combat strength

OpIndia Staff - 17 January, 2026

India edges closer to enhancing air power as the Defence Procurement Board approves buying 114 Rafale fighter jets from France's Dassault Aviation. Chaired by Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh, the proposal now awaits Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's DAC and PM Modi's CCS nod. A February Modi-Macron meet could seal it, featuring Make in India tech transfers, 55-60% local content, Indian weapons integration, and a new Hyderabad fuselage plant while Tejas Mk-1A and AMCA proceed independently.

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