India Clears Proposal to Acquire 114 Rafale Jets from Dassault The Defence Procurement Board has approved the purchase of 114 Rafale fighter jets from French manufacturer Dassault Aviation, marking a significant step in modernizing India’s air combat capabilities. The proposal now awaits final clearance from the Defence Minister and approval…
Tag: #AirPower
News
Aeronautics 2047 Seminar Begins, Focus on India’s Future Air Power
The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) on Saturday inaugurated its two-day national seminar titled ‘Aeronautics 2047’ at the Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS) in Bengaluru, marking a significant step towards shaping India’s long-term aerospace and defence vision. The event brings together key stakeholders from the armed forces, defence research, industry, and…
News
Air Marshal S Shrinivas Takes Charge of IAF Training Command
Air Marshal Seethepalli Shrinivas formally took over as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of the Training Command of the Indian Air Force on January 1, 2026. The appointment places a highly experienced fighter pilot, instructor and administrator at the helm of the command responsible for shaping the future manpower of…
News
Garuda 25: IAF Joins 8th Bilateral Exercise with France
The Indian Air Force has deployed Su-30MKI fighters to Mont-de-Marsan for Exercise Garuda 25, taking part in advanced air combat and joint-strike drills with the French Air and Space Force. The Indian Air Force (IAF) is participating in the eighth edition of the bilateral air exercise Garuda 25 with the…