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The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to conduct a major combat exercise in Rajasthan from July 23 to 25, focusing on air operations across the western border. The exercise will involve high-tempo sorties, day and night missions, and the participation of frontline fighter jets. A Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) has been issued to restrict […]
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India’s Strategic Forces Command successfully carried out back-to-back test launches of two short-range ballistic missiles—nuclear-capable Agni‑1 and Prithvi‑II—from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha. These tests aim to validate the missiles’ operational readiness and reinforce India’s strategic deterrence posture. All technical objectives were reportedly met.
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The Indian government has approved a ₹20,000 crore project to develop six indigenous Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) aircraft. The project will be led by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and will significantly boost India’s aerial surveillance and early warning capabilities. The new AWACS platforms will be built by modifying Airbus A321
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India’s MiG‑29 fighter jets are not being revamped by the United States, contrary to recent reports circulating online. The Indian Air Force’s MiG‑29 fleet had already undergone a comprehensive upgrade programme nearly two decades ago under a direct contract with Russia. The mid-life upgrade was initiated in 2008 to extend the operational life of the […]
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) and DRDO successfully flight-tested the indigenously developed Astra beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM) from a Su‑30MKI fighter jet off Odisha’s coast on July 11. The tests used two missiles equipped with an Indian-developed radio-frequency seeker, both of which accurately intercepted high-speed unmanned aerial targets. Dual Launches