If the new request for 18 more fighters translates into a contract, the Sukhoi-30MKI fleet size will go up to 14 squadrons, or 290 fighters.Ajai Shukla reports. To alleviate the shortfall of......
The defence ministry needs to focus keenly on "Made in India" projects without being distracted by "Make in India" slogans, says Ajai ShuklaIn the manner of government and entities dependent upon......
The Indian Air Force's Sukhoi-30MKI fighter is a beast that is tamed only by technology. The aircraft's giant AL-31FP turbofan engines, which allow manoeuvres that no other fighter can dream of,......
Eyeing the global market, Russia has offered to jointly develop with India a next generation Advanced Jet Trainer, which could also be used as a Light Combat Aircraft."Within this year we are going......
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) has signed a $300mn deal with Russian company Stankoimport for purchasing equipment to produce the advanced Sukhoi Su-30MKI multi-role fighter jets at its Nasik......