Govt. looking for a transparent, efficient procurement model for 114 Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft tender

Govt. looking for a transparent, efficient procurement model for 114 Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft tender

In the backdrop of the controversy in the procurement of 36 Rafale fighter jets, the government is looking at a procurement model that is transparent and non-controversial for the acquisition of 114 Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) tender that has been stuck for several years now, informed sources said. The Indian Air Force (IAF) is facing … Read more

Communist veteran, freedom fighter, and former Chief Minister V. S. Achuthanandan turns 101

Communist veteran, freedom fighter, and former Chief Minister V. S. Achuthanandan turns 101

Communist Party of India (Marxist) [CPI(M)] veteran, freedom fighter and former Chief Minister of Kerala, V. S. Achuthanandan, turned 101 on Sunday (October 20, 2024).  Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan complimented, “dear Comrade VS”, as Mr. Achuthanandan is popularly known, for crossing the centennial mark.  Mr. Achuthanandan’s momentous life is a story of astonishing resilience and … Read more

Explained | Why is the U.S.-India fighter jet deal important?

Explained | Why is the U.S.-India fighter jet deal important?

The story so far: Coinciding with Prime Minister Modi’s first state visit, India and the U.S. have announced a slew of deals in defence cooperation, space technology, AI and other areas. The U.S.-India joint statement mentions the “landmark” signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between General Electric (GE) and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the … Read more

Two IAF fighter jets crash in Madhya Pradesh’s Morena

Two IAF fighter jets crash in Madhya Pradesh’s Morena

The wreckage Su-30MKI and Mirage 2000 fighter planes which crashed during an exercise, at Pagadgarh in Morena district on January 28, 2023. | Photo Credit: PTI Two Indian Air Force (IAF) fighter jets, a Sukhoi-30MKI and a Mirage-2000, have crashed near Morena in Madhya Pradesh during an exercise on January 28. Further details are awaited, … Read more