Light Combat Aircraft

Civil and military aircraft engine production: Time to get going India

India must first get its core engine technologies right, but simultaneously look at next generation engine technologies. Joint Venture is the best way forward for India

‘A floating airbase’: MiG-29K fighter jets, other helicopters which will be part of INS Vikrant’s airwing

The Russia-origin MiG-29K will be the main arsenal of the aircraft carrier INS Vikrant. The warship’s airwing will also boast of Kamov-31 helicopters, the US-origin MH-60R multi-role helicopters and the homegrown Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) and Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) (Navy)

Centre clears Tejas Mark-2 project: Why this new fighter jet is a big deal for the Indian Air Force

Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Cabinet Committee on Security cleared the Tejas Mark-2 project at a cost of over Rs 10,000 crore. The LCA Mk-2, equipped with a more powerful engine, is expected to succeed fighters like the Mirage-2000s, Jaguars and MiG-29s in the IAF's fleet

India committed to enhancing defence manufacturing capabilities, says Narendra Modi

Addressing a webinar on the effective implementation of the Union Budget's provisions in the defence sector, the PM urged the private sector to take up both designing and manufacturing of defence equipment

Day after successful test flight, Defence Acquisition Council clears acquisition of 83 Tejas aircrafts from HAL for Indian Air Force

Tejas, the first Light Combat Aircraft in Final Operational Clearance-standard (SP-21) took to the skies for its maiden flight in Bengaluru on Tuesday.

Daily Bulletin: IMD issues red alert in Mumbai; Transport associations in Delhi, Noida strike over MV Act; day's top stories

Here are today's top stories: IMD issues red alert in Mumbai; schools and colleges to remain shut as precautionary measure; Defence minister Rajnath Singh to fly in Tejas fighter jet in Bengaluru today; and more

SC reserves verdict in Rafale deal: 'IAF says difficult to defend country due to shortage of craft', attorney general tells SC

Commencing the hearing on pleas seeking a court-monitored probe into the procurement of 36 Rafale fighter jets by the Indian government from France, the Supreme Court questioned Indian Air Force (IAF) officials on Wednesday.

India eyes Boeing's Super Hornet in latest twist to Air Force procurement: Experts skeptical about move

An order the size of India’s is rare. The only comparable opportunity for the Super Hornet is Canada’s request for 88 fighters, which could be worth as much as $14.6 billion.

US Air Force General David L Goldfein flies IAF light combat aircraft Tejas in Jodhpur

The Chief of US Air Force, General David L Goldfein, flew a sortie in the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft Tejas on Saturday at the IAF station in Jodhpur

HAL Tejas: India's indigenously developed fighter jet makes it to its first Republic Day parade

India's Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas and AEW&C developed indigenously made their maiden appearance at the Republic Day parade here on Thursday.