Fighter

Rediff.com » News » Fighter

News for Fighter

News
Business
Movies
Sports

DRDO successfully tests fighter escape system at 800 km/h

The Defence Research and Development Organisation on Tuesday successfully carried out a high-speed rocket-sled test of a fighter aircraft escape system at the Rail Track Rocket Sled facility of the......

Race For Stealth Fighter Jet Heats Up

This is seen as the first concrete opportunity to break HAL's monopoly in combat aircraft manufacturing, potentially opening the door to a private-sector fighter jet producer. IMAGE: A view of the......

India, France Strengthen Air Combat Cooperation

On November 27, the eighth edition of Exercise Garuda, an Indian-French air exercise between the Indian Air Force and the French air and space force, concluded at Air Base 118 in Mont-de-Marsan,......

IAF to finally retire MiG-21 fighter jets after 60 yrs

Six decades after they were inducted into the force, Indian Air Force's workhorse, the legendary Russian-origin MiG-21 fighter jets, will finally retire from the IAF at a mega event to be held......

DRDO Gives Defence Atmanirbharta A Boost

On Tuesday, December 2, 2025, the Defence Research and Development Organisation successfully conducted a high-speed rocket-sled test of a fighter aircraft escape system at the Rail Track Rocket......

8 Of India's Oldest Companies

Which were India's first companies that still exist today? Many trace their origins to over a century back. These venerable organisations are business entities. But they chronicle the beginnings of......

HAL Poised For Growth With Strong Order Book

HAL's order book amounts to Rs 2.45 trillion by end of Q2FY26, implying a book-to-bill ratio of 32 times based on FY25 revenue. IMAGE: The indigenous Light Combat Aircraft Tejas. Photograph: ANI......

Navi Mumbai International Airport to be inaugurated on Oct 8

The Navi Mumbai International Airport will be inaugurated on October 8, Adani Group chairman Gautam Adani said on Wednesday. Photograph: Courtesy, NMIAL The airport, which received the aerodrome......

A bike with integrated radar and camera-safety systems!

Bengaluru-based Ultraviolette launches the fighter jet-inspired X-47 Crossover electric motorcycle at Rs 2.49 lakh, with deliveries to commence in October. IMAGE: Ultraviolette X-47 Crossover. All......

'My Sister Was A Fighter But Her Strength Fell Short'

Photograph: Kind courtesy Priya Marathe/Instagram Television actor Priya Marathe, known for her roles in Pavitra Rishta and Kasamh Se, died at the age of 38. She had reportedly been battling......

Helen: The Lesser Known Actor

After spinning into the spotlight with the hit song-and-dance number Mera Naam Chin Chin Chu in Howrah Bridge (1958), Helen signed scores of films as a dancer.But Helen was raring to step out of......

'Shah Rukh Is A Fabulous Human Being'

'Shah Rukh is such a generous person, such a giver, that I can only wish for life to give him all the love and happiness he deserves.' IMAGE: Shah Rukh Khan in Raees. Rahul Dholakia, who bagged......

How The Action Was Shot In They Call Him OG

'This film had many weapons, car chases, blasts, katana action, Japanese fighters, fire and fist fights..' IMAGE: Scenes from They Call Me OG. Photograph: Kind courtesy Ravi K Chandra/Instagram......

From wrestler to MMA fighter: Sangram Singh at 40

India's first wrestler turned MMA fighter Sangram Singh to make Levels Fight League debut in Amsterdam IMAGE: Sangram Singh's participation marks a milestone for Indian combat sports. Photograph:......

Pujara: 'A fighter who would not yield easily'

'At home, his centuries built India's fortress; overseas, his defiance gave the team belief that improbable Test victories abroad were possible.' IMAGE: Making his Test debut against Australia in......

PIX: 'Salute! Rishabh Pant, you fighter'

As Rishabh Pant returned to the dugout after playing one of the bravest Test knocks, social media was flooded with posts praising his resolve and never-say-die attitude. IMAGE: Rishabh Pant runs......

ICC cracks down: SKY fined, Rauf banned

IMAGE: Screen grab of India's Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan's Salman Agha at the toss. India's T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf were on Tuesday fined for "bringing the......

Sangram Singh set for high-profile Amsterdam MMA fight

This will be Sangram's second international MMA comeback at the age of 40. IMAGE: Sangram Singh's participation marks a milestone for Indian combat sports. Photograph: ANI Photo Wrestler and Fit......