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India is set to procure 114 Rafale fighter jets from France in a significant government-to-government deal worth Rs 3.25 lakh crore. While 18 will be fly-away, 96 will be manufactured in India. This acquisition aims to bolster the Indian Air Force's depleted squadron strength, though indigenous programs like Tejas Mk2 and AMCA are crucial for long-term security against evolving threats.

Ajit Doval's recent trip to Moscow highlights the enduring India-Russia alliance as the geopolitical landscape evolves. Talks centered on tackling security threats and a unified stance against terrorism, emphasizing fairness and transparency. With Russia as a vital ally in defense, both nations are deepening their cooperation in co-developing cutting-edge military technologies.

The US Marine Corps is retiring its AV-8B Sea Harrier Jump Jet, a decade after India's navy did. This unique aircraft's Vertical Take-Off and Landing capability allowed operations from dispersed locations and smaller carriers, proving vital for close air support and deployments. This technology lives on in the F-35B.

Pakistan faces scrutiny over allegations of hosting Iranian military aircraft to shield them from US strikes, mirroring a Saddam Hussein tactic. Islamabad denies this, stating aircraft were for diplomatic logistics during peace talks. The situation complicates Pakistan's mediator role, raising international concerns about its potential support for Iran's military assets.

India's Navy and DRDO successfully tested the Naval Anti-Ship Missile–Short Range from a Sea King helicopter off Odisha. The salvo firing demonstrated the missile's ability to strike a ship's vulnerable waterline, with two missiles launched in quick succession. This advanced 'fire-and-forget' weapon, featuring a 100 kg warhead and 55 km range, promises enhanced naval defense capabilities.

The Indian Navy is boosting self-reliance by inviting domestic firms to develop and manufacture critical subsystems for its Russian-built MiG-29K fighter jets. This initiative aims to enhance aircraft availability and reduce foreign dependency. Indian companies will now develop automated test systems for the MiG-29K/KUB, crucial for maintaining combat readiness and strengthening national security through controlled supply chains.

A Mig-29 fighter aircraft of the IAF crashed in Chuharpur village here on Friday after it developed a technical snag, officials said. The pilot ejected safely and has been rescued, they said. An IAF spokesperson said the Mig-29 aircraft was on a training mission from an Air Force base near Jalandhar. The crash took place around 10.30 am, the officials said.

Alexander Leonov, a key mind behind India's formidable BrahMos missile, has passed away at 74. His genius also shaped the Zircon hypersonic missile. The BrahMos, a cornerstone of Indian defense across its army, navy, and air force. Leonov's legacy is etched in these advanced weapon systems.

Body of the Indian Navy pilot who was missing since his MiG-29K crashed in the Arabian Sea has been found. The body of Commander Nishant Singh was found on the seabed 70 metres below water, 30 miles off the Goa coast after an extensive search. The aircraft had crashed on Nov 26. The Russian-origin jet had taken off from aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya and went down around 5pm.

A 15-foot-long steel fuel tank of a Mig-29 fighter jet flying above West Midnapore in Bengal sky got dislodged from the aircraft and fell in a forest at Goaltore closest to Kalaikunda air force station on Monday afternoon.

An Indian Navy aircraft - MiG-29K - operating at sea crashed around 5pm on Thursday evening. While one pilot managed to eject safely, a search operation is under way to find the second. A probe has been ordered into the incident, according to an official statement.

IAF has finally found the remains of the pilot of the MiG-29 that crashed in the mountainous Lahaul-Spiti area of Himachal Pradesh on October 18.

An Indian Air Force MiG-29 fighter jet crashed near Bandra village in Barmer during a routine night training mission. The pilot ejected safely, and no casualties or damage were reported. A court of inquiry has been ordered to investigate the incident, which is suspected to have resulted from a technical malfunction.

The Indian Navy lost yet another of its frontline fighter jets on Wednesday when a mig 29K crashed over the sea on a routine sortie off Goa coast after taking off from the INS Hansa naval base. The pilot of the aircraft ejected safely and was rescued by naval personnel in a swift rescue operation.

A MiG-29K aircraft crashed in Goa on Saturday soon after it took off for a training mission, said sources in the Indian Navy. As per initial reports, both the pilots managed to eject safely. The aircraft involved in the crash was a trainer version of the fighter jet. The Navy has launched a search and rescue mission.

More search teams from Pathankot and Leh army transit camps are on their way to Lahaul-Spiti. The operation would resume from tomorrow morning.

A press release issued by the Lahaul-Spiti deputy commissioner on Monday stated that defence personnel had succeeded in finding the wreckage of plane that crashed on Gangstang glacier on October 18 and not the pilot.

MHADA's Mumbai Board has launched a lottery for 2,640 apartments across various city locations, with applications opening today, March 30. The draw is scheduled for May 15. Flats are categorized for EWS, LIG, MIG, and HIG, with application deadlines and eligibility criteria detailed.

Nearly 98 per cent work on hull completed, he said.

One MI 17 and four Cheetah helicopters have been pressed into service around Lahaul Spiti to find the mig 29 which crashed in the area late on Tuesday evening after flying from Adampur airbase.

Flight Lieutenant Dhruv Shukla, the pilot, was on a routine sortie. He was first taken to a civil hospital before being rushed to Jamnagar IAF base hospital.