Combat jet trainer goes on show

India's state-run aircraft maker Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd will unveil a mock-up display of its Combat Air Trainer, a twin-engine home grown Advanced Jet Trainer, during the Aero India show that......

IAF's Hawk jet trainer crashes, pilots eject safely

A Hawk advanced jet trainer crashed on Thursday shortly after take off from Air Force Station, Kalaikunda in West Bengal due to a "technical snag" but both the pilots ejected safely. The aircraft......

Second Peacetime Incident Involving Tejas

This is the fourth peacetime crash of an IAF jet in 2025 so far. IMAGE: The LCA Tejas Mk 1A. Photograph: ANI Photo   An Indian Air Force fighter pilot, Wing Commander Namansh Syal, died during a......

Tejas Mk1A Soars on Maiden Flight

IMAGE: The Tejas Mark 1A takes off during its maiden flight at HAL Nashik, October 17, 2025. All photographs: Francis Mascarenhas/Reuters India's indigenous fighter jet programme reached a key......

British jet trainer to cost $18 million apiece

The last hurdle in the way of the Indian Air Force acquiring the advanced jet trainer appears to have been overcome after principal secretary to the prime minister, Brajesh Mishra's visit to the......

Govt to review defence buys in October

The government's plans to acquire a host of arms systems and the advanced jet trainer within this financial year will be reviewed in October when defence and finance ministry officials meet to......

AJT deal not to be held up for lack of funds:FM

Finance Minister Jaswant Singh on Friday assured the nation that acquisition of Advance Jet Trainer aircraft would not be held up for lack of funds.The final decision on the procurement of AJT for......

Rolls-Royce pitches for A-I, AJT deal

Rolls-Royce plc, a UK-based aero engine giant, announced on Friday that it was bidding for engines for Air India's 2.2 billion aircraft acquisition plan and was also hopeful of the deal for the......

World Cup Final PIX: Surya Kirans' grand display lights up Motera

IMAGE: After the toss, the Indian Air Force’s aerobatic team put up a thrilling show for the packed Narendra Modi Stadium. Photograph: Adnan Abidi/Reuters With a packed crowd below......

Pak PM Imran Khan to attend Beijing Winter Olympics opening

IMAGE: Pakistan PM Imran Khan's visit to Beijing 'will reinforce the all-weather strategic cooperative partnership between our two countries, and further advance the objective of building a closer......