Russia’s renewed push for India to co-produce the Sukhoi Su-57 fifth-generation fighter aircraft has reopened a long-dormant debate in India’s strategic community. With China accelerating stealth fighter deployments and Pakistan planning to induct J-35 aircraft, New Delhi faces a narrowing window to maintain regional air dominance. The offer, described by…
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Valedictory Marks 1st UAS, 25th PTP Milestone
The Air Force Test Pilots School (AFTPS) at Aircraft and Systems Testing Establishment (ASTE) witnessed a grand valedictory function on 19 December 2025, marking the successful graduation of the 1st Test Course for Unmanned Aerial Systems (1TC-UAS) and the 25th Production Test Pilots (PTP) Course. Air Marshal KAA Sanjeeb, VSM,…
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HAL Nashik Expands LCA Mk1A Production, Strengthens Defence
Nashik, Maharashtra: Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the third production line of Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A and the second line of the Hindustan Turbo Trainer-40 (HTT-40) at Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s (HAL) Nashik facility on Friday. The launch marks a significant step in India’s journey towards self-reliance in…