The recent approval of a ₹62,000 crore order for 97 Tejas Mk 1A fighter jets marks one of the most important milestones in India’s defense modernization journey. For decades, India’s reliance on imported fighters — from the MiG-21s of the Soviet era to the modern Rafales from France —

The Indian Air Force is set to operationalise the high-altitude Nyoma airbase in eastern Ladakh for fighter jet deployment by October this year. Located at over 11,000 feet, the base’s readiness marks a significant upgrade to India’s forward military infrastructure near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China. The move comes as part of […]