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October 6, 2026 7:49 PM

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit appointed next Chief of Air Staff

The Government has appointed Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, presently serving as Vice Chief of the Air Staff, as the 29th Chief of the Air Staff in the rank of Air Chief Marshal, with effect from the afternoon of October 31. Air Chief Marshal Amar Pree...

March 13, 2025 9:42 AM

Tejas fighter jet successfully test fires air-to-air Astra missile

The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) successfully conducted the test launch of India’s homegrown Astra, a Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM), from the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) AF MK1 prototype on Wednesday. The test was carried...

January 16, 2025 12:46 PM

Central govt staff allowed to use LTC for travel on Tejas, Vande Bharat, Humsafar

The Central government has issued an order allowing its employees to travel on Tejas, Vande Bharat, and Humsafar express trains under the Leave Travel Concession (LTC) scheme in a move aimed at providing more convenient and faster travel options for ...

December 1, 2023 12:55 PM

Defence Ministry clears proposal to acquire 97 Tejas Jets, 150 Prachand choppers

The defence ministry's Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) on Thursday cleared the proposal for acquiring 97 Light Combat Aircraft Mark 1A fighter jets for the Indian Air Force at a cost of around Rs 65,000 crore. A proposal for buying 156 LCH Pracha...

November 15, 2023 9:02 AM

Tejas unleashes thrilling aerial spectacle at Dubai Airshow

The Dubai Airshow witnessed a heart-stopping display as the Tejas, India's advanced light combat aircraft, showcased its extraordinary capabilities, including the daring 'Red Eye Turn' manoeuvre that pushed both the aircraft and its pilot to endure a...

November 14, 2023 9:16 AM

India’s Tejas Aircraft Soars to New Heights at Dubai Airshow

Dubai, November 13: In a spectacular display of technological prowess, India's indigenously developed Tejas aircraft stole the spotlight at the Dubai Airshow, showcasing its exceptional performance capabilities and cutting-edge features. The Tejas, ...

November 13, 2023 9:40 AM

IAF contingent arrives for Dubai Airshow, featuring indigenous Tejas and Dhruv platforms

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is all set for its participation in the Dubai Airshow, slated from November 13 to 17, 2023. The IAF contingent, consisting of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas and the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv, has lande...