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World's Second 6th-Gen Stealth Aircraft Gets Nod From UK PM Keir Starmer
The world's second 6th-Generation fully-stealth fighter jet has gained impetus with Britain's PM Keir Starmer giving the green signal for the strategically important project being co-developed by G7 member states - UK, Italy, and Japan.
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Defence Ministry To Discuss India's Biggest Ever Fighter Aircraft Projects Worth Rs 1.3 Lakh Crore
The Indian Air Force has already ordered 83 LCA Mark 1A fighter planes, and their deliveries are expected to start in February-March 2024.
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Government Clears Over Rs 5,000 Crore Akash Missile Project For Air Force
In a bid to boost to Air Force's capability to take down enemy fighter aircraft, the government has cleared the procurement of six squadrons of the indigenous Akash air defence missile systems worth Rs 5,000 crore to be deployed on the borders with Pakistan and China.
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With New Engine, Russia May Re-Pitch Su-57 Stealth Jet Project To India
A top Russian defence firm has confirmed that it will add a feature to enhance the stealth capabilities of the Su-57 project, from which India has reportedly withdrawn. Russia's only aircraft engine-maker, United Engine Corporation, said the Su-57 stealth fighter project will include a "super cruise" capability.
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India Reconsidering 5th-Gen Fighter Jet Programme With Russia: Report
The negotiations between the two countries on the much ambitious project have not yet been shelved as India was ready to have a re-look at co-development of the jet if an appropriate cost-sharing formula between the two countries was arrived at and the two countries agreed on the transfer of technology.
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Japan's New Advanced Fighter May Be Based On Existing Foreign Design: Sources
Japan is seeking proposals for a new advanced jet fighter based on an existing Western aircraft and wants American and British cooperation to help kick-start development of the project, which is estimated to cost around $40 billion, three sources said.
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India, Russia To Sign Deal On Fifth-Generation Fighter Jet Design
India and Russia are likely to soon ink a "milestone" pact to finalise the detailed design for the fifth-generation fighter aircraft (FGFA) and move ahead with the multi-billion dollar co-development project. Government sources said almost all the ground work has been completed to finalise the deal for design of the jet as well as some other critic...
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At China's Big Air Show, J-20 Stealth Fighter, Pakistani Jets
China's J-20 stealth fighter will make its public debut at a Chinese air show next week where war planes from Pakistan Air Force along with Russian and British counterparts will perform.
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On India's Shopping List, 500 Choppers, 220 Fighter Jets, 12 Submarines
India will spend a staggering $ 223 billion (Rs 15 lakh core) over the next decade to acquire weapon systems to ramp up the military preparedness. The weapon systems will include 500 helicopters, 12 submarines, nearly 100 single engine fighter jets and over 120 twin engine fighter aircraft and aircraft carrier, defence ministry sources told NDTV.
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France Offers To Kickstart Kaveri Engine For Tejas
France has offered to help India revive the unsuccessful Kaveri engine project for indigenous Tejas aircraft and a host of other high-end collaboration as part of the offsets in the multi-billion Euro Rafale fighter plane deal which is now in the final stages.
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Lockheed Martin Ready To Manufacture F-16 Jets In India
US fighter jet maker Lockheed Martin today said it is ready to manufacture F-16 aircraft in India and supports the ongoing talks between the two countries to set up the first manufacturing facility, one of the largest projects under the 'Make in India' initiative.
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India Fast Tracks 5th Generation Fighter Jet Project With Russia
India and Russia on Wednesday agreed to speed up work and iron out hurdles that are holding up the co-production and co-designing of a 5th Generation Fighter Aircraft.
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Ahead of Putin's Visit, India, Russia To Hold Talks On Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft Project
Ahead of President Vladimir Putin's visit here, Indian and Russian officials will be holding talks on the multi-billion dollar Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft (FGFA) joint project.
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World's Second 6th-Gen Stealth Aircraft Gets Nod From UK PM Keir Starmer
The world's second 6th-Generation fully-stealth fighter jet has gained impetus with Britain's PM Keir Starmer giving the green signal for the strategically important project being co-developed by G7 member states - UK, Italy, and Japan.
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Defence Ministry To Discuss India's Biggest Ever Fighter Aircraft Projects Worth Rs 1.3 Lakh Crore
The Indian Air Force has already ordered 83 LCA Mark 1A fighter planes, and their deliveries are expected to start in February-March 2024.
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Government Clears Over Rs 5,000 Crore Akash Missile Project For Air Force
In a bid to boost to Air Force's capability to take down enemy fighter aircraft, the government has cleared the procurement of six squadrons of the indigenous Akash air defence missile systems worth Rs 5,000 crore to be deployed on the borders with Pakistan and China.
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With New Engine, Russia May Re-Pitch Su-57 Stealth Jet Project To India
A top Russian defence firm has confirmed that it will add a feature to enhance the stealth capabilities of the Su-57 project, from which India has reportedly withdrawn. Russia's only aircraft engine-maker, United Engine Corporation, said the Su-57 stealth fighter project will include a "super cruise" capability.
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India Reconsidering 5th-Gen Fighter Jet Programme With Russia: Report
The negotiations between the two countries on the much ambitious project have not yet been shelved as India was ready to have a re-look at co-development of the jet if an appropriate cost-sharing formula between the two countries was arrived at and the two countries agreed on the transfer of technology.
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Japan's New Advanced Fighter May Be Based On Existing Foreign Design: Sources
Japan is seeking proposals for a new advanced jet fighter based on an existing Western aircraft and wants American and British cooperation to help kick-start development of the project, which is estimated to cost around $40 billion, three sources said.
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India, Russia To Sign Deal On Fifth-Generation Fighter Jet Design
India and Russia are likely to soon ink a "milestone" pact to finalise the detailed design for the fifth-generation fighter aircraft (FGFA) and move ahead with the multi-billion dollar co-development project. Government sources said almost all the ground work has been completed to finalise the deal for design of the jet as well as some other critic...
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At China's Big Air Show, J-20 Stealth Fighter, Pakistani Jets
China's J-20 stealth fighter will make its public debut at a Chinese air show next week where war planes from Pakistan Air Force along with Russian and British counterparts will perform.
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On India's Shopping List, 500 Choppers, 220 Fighter Jets, 12 Submarines
India will spend a staggering $ 223 billion (Rs 15 lakh core) over the next decade to acquire weapon systems to ramp up the military preparedness. The weapon systems will include 500 helicopters, 12 submarines, nearly 100 single engine fighter jets and over 120 twin engine fighter aircraft and aircraft carrier, defence ministry sources told NDTV.
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France Offers To Kickstart Kaveri Engine For Tejas
France has offered to help India revive the unsuccessful Kaveri engine project for indigenous Tejas aircraft and a host of other high-end collaboration as part of the offsets in the multi-billion Euro Rafale fighter plane deal which is now in the final stages.
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Lockheed Martin Ready To Manufacture F-16 Jets In India
US fighter jet maker Lockheed Martin today said it is ready to manufacture F-16 aircraft in India and supports the ongoing talks between the two countries to set up the first manufacturing facility, one of the largest projects under the 'Make in India' initiative.
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India Fast Tracks 5th Generation Fighter Jet Project With Russia
India and Russia on Wednesday agreed to speed up work and iron out hurdles that are holding up the co-production and co-designing of a 5th Generation Fighter Aircraft.
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Ahead of Putin's Visit, India, Russia To Hold Talks On Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft Project
Ahead of President Vladimir Putin's visit here, Indian and Russian officials will be holding talks on the multi-billion dollar Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft (FGFA) joint project.
