Indian Air Force

By Steve Trimble
Crewed and uncrewed combat aircraft teaming on real combat missions is not likely to be realized for up to two decades, a top Indian Air Force official says.
Dubai Airshow

By Chen Chuanren
India has carried out the first live firing of the indigenously developed Astra air-to-air missile from its HAL Tejas fighter.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Chen Chuanren
The first Airbus C295 destined for the Indian Air Force has conducted its first flight over Seville, Spain.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Jen DiMascio
Government officials want companies that will serve nation’s civil and military space needs.
Space

By Jen DiMascio
Aero India highlights India’s ambition to move beyond simple assembly to creating advanced, exportable aircraft design.
Budget, Policy & Operations

Giriprakash Krishnamoorthy
The Indian Finance Minister last week unveiled the nation’s budget,earmarking a 44% hike in non-salary revenue outlays for defense operations and sustainment.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Jen DiMascio, Brandon Patrick
India will receive 275 trainers and LCAs over the next decade, more than any other nation aside from the U.S.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Craig Caffrey
The Indian government has announced that defense spending will increase by 12.5% for fiscal 2023-24.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Jen DiMascio
Modi touted the milestone as another step toward his long-held goal of building India’s defense industry.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Jen DiMascio
The White House led high-level meetings this week with Indian officials.
Budget, Policy & Operations