Here's a look at the news highlights from Asean countries in the Star-AseanPlus section for Monday (May 18, 2026) ...

The Indian Air Force's proposal for purchase of 114 more Rafale fighter jets will be brought before the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) ahead of the arrival of French President Emmanuel Macron. As ...

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The Rafale F5 programme was intended to be a cornerstone of France’s future airpower and defence industrial strategy. However, the decision of the United Arab Emirates to withdraw over disputes ...

New Delhi has adopted a more assertive approach to defence procurement, where attention is no longer limited to buying aircraft but also extends to controlling how those aircraft develop over time.

A few months ago, India and France seemed to be close to signing a huge deal on Rafale fighters, but now the situation has turned dramatically in the other direction The historic defense agreement ...

Air chief marshal’s familiarisation flight in the Boeing F-15EX during a visit to the United States has led to questions about whether India is reassessing its fighter jet options along with the ...