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Indian Air Force
Why India Should Consider Lockheed Martin's F-16 Offer
By C. Christine Fair
The F-16 proposal would allow India to finally jump start its military-industrial base.
India-France Fighter Jet Deal Faces Further Delays
By Franz-Stefan Gady
France purportedly is insisting that India sign the final contract before the two sides conclude a 50 percent offset deal.
India Inducts First Indigenous Tejas Light Combat Aircraft
By Ankit Panda
Plus, supersonic misfire in the Taiwan strait, carrots in the South China Sea, and more.
Will India's Next Light Fighter Be From Sweden?
By Aaron Karp
Will India choose Saab's Gripen-E as its next light fighter?
Indian Air Force Set to Induct First Female Fighter Pilots in June
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first batch of women fighter pilots will be inducted into the Indian Air Force on June 18.
Indian and French Defense Ministers to Meet in Singapore to Discuss Rafale Deal
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The pending Rafale deal has been delayed for months. Will the defense ministers be able to break the deadlock?
China's Military May Almost Have 3000 Aircraft, But What About Everyone Else?
By Robert Farley
Raw numbers tell part of the story of national air power.
Naval Version of India’s Light Combat Aircraft Successfully Completes Flight Tests
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Tejas Light Combat Aircraft successfully completed flight trials in Goa in March and April.
India’s Light Combat Helicopter to Start Weapons Trials
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Light Combat Helicopter will undergo weapons tests in July and August.
India in Talks With Sweden Over New Fighter Jet Upgrade
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and Saab are holding talks over jointly upgrading the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft.
Ash Carter Comes Calling: Where Do US-India Defense Ties Go From Here?
By Harsh V. Pant
These are good times in U.S.-India defense ties, but there's still room for improvement.
India to Pay $9 Billion for 36 French Fighter Jets
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The signing of a contract is imminent, according to Indian government sources.