Air Chief Urges Timely Delivery by Aircraft Makers

By BPN News Desk January 6, 2026

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Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh has stressed that aircraft manufacturers must adhere strictly to delivery timelines, warning that delays directly impact the operational readiness of the force. Speaking at an interaction with defence industry stakeholders, the Air Chief

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HAL Provided 24×7 Support in Operation Sindoor

By BPN News Desk October 18, 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday that Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) extended round-the-clock support to the Indian Air Force (IAF) during Operation Sindoor. The aerospace major kept fighter jets and helicopters mission-ready at various operational sites. Continuous Maintenance for IAF According to Singh, HAL staff worked tirelessly to ensure that IAF

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A Squadron Boost or a Logistics Burden? The Case for Buying Qatar’s Typhoons

By BPN News Desk October 12, 2025

Unverified reports that India may be eyeing Qatar’s Eurofighter Typhoon jets have triggered a wave of speculation. With the Indian Air Force facing a squadron strength far below the sanctioned 42, the idea of acquiring nearly new fighters from Doha sounds tempting. But the question remains—would these jets be a quick fix or a long-term […]

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IAF To Retire MiG-21 On September 26

By BPN News Desk September 25, 2025

The Indian Air Force (IAF) will formally retire its MiG-21 fighter jets on September 26, 2025, in a decommissioning ceremony at Chandigarh Air Force Station. The jets will be flown out of squadron service, marking the close of over six decades of service in India’s skies. Last Squadron And Ceremony The final MiG-21s belong to […]

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Why 114 Rafales Are India’s Biggest Defence Signal Since Pokhran II

By BPN News Desk September 13, 2025

India has had a few inflection points that quietly, firmly reset how the world reads New Delhi’s intent. Pokhran II in 1998 was one such moment. A three-decade later echo could arrive if the proposal to build 114 Rafales in India moves from paper to production. This is not only a purchase plan. It is […]

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IAF Eyes More Rafales After Operation Sindoor

By BPN News Desk September 13, 2025

The Indian Air Force is considering strengthening its fleet after the successful execution of “Operation Sindoor.” It is evaluating the option of acquiring more Rafale fighter jets to counter the shortfall in squadron numbers. MRFA Programme Under Review The additional jets are expected to come under the Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) programme. A

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Tejas Mk 1A – A Milestone in India’s Quest for Self-Reliance

By BPN News Desk August 20, 2025

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 — highlighted a persistent gap in indigenous […]

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India Clears ₹62,000 Cr Deal for 97 Tejas Mk1A Jets

By BPN News Desk August 20, 2025

The Indian government has cleared a ₹62,000 crore deal to procure 97 additional Tejas Mk1A fighter aircraft. The approval, granted by the Cabinet Committee on Security, will further strengthen the Indian Air Force’s fleet and support the “Make in India” push for indigenous defence manufacturing. HAL to Lead Production Across Facilities Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)

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Experts Back IAF Claim of Downing Pakistani Aircraft

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2025

International military aviation analysts and historians have endorsed Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh’s statement that the Indian Air Force (IAF) shot down at least five Pakistani fighter jets and one large airborne early warning aircraft during Operation Sindoor. IAF Chief’s Statement The IAF Chief stated that most of these aircraft were intercepted using India’s

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Operation Sindoor: India Shoots Down Six Pakistani Aircraft

By BPN News Desk August 9, 2025

On August 9, 2025, the Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief, Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, confirmed that during Operation Sindoor in May, India shot down five Pakistani fighter jets and one large military surveillance aircraft, believed to be an AWACS, using the advanced S-400 missile defense system. The surveillance aircraft was destroyed at a distance […]