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Watch: Gripen fighter jets escort PM Modi's plane as it enters Swedish airspace

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 17, 2026, 18:01 (IST)

US working on hard-kill systems to protect mid-air refuelers from hostile missiles

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 09, 2026, 17:08 (IST)

The US Air Force is investing over $500 million by 2031 to develop the Large Aircraft Survivability System (LASS). This integrated protection suite aims to defend vital cargo and refueling aircraft against advanced long-range missiles. LASS will feature advanced sensors and an autonomous effector system, enhancing operational flexibility and survivability in contested environments.

'India stands shoulder-to-shoulder with UAE': PM Modi in Abu Dhabi, condemns attacks, signs strategic defence pact

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 15, 2026, 15:52 (IST)

Prime Minister Modi strongly condemned attacks on the UAE during talks with President Al Nahyan, reaffirming India's unwavering support for regional peace and stability. The leaders solidified strategic ties with key agreements on defence, energy, and investments totaling $5 billion. Modi expressed gratitude for a warm welcome, calling the UAE his 'second home'.

Watch: PM Modi receives F-16 escort as he lands in UAE on first leg of five-nation tour

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / May 15, 2026, 14:56 (IST)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi commenced a five-nation tour in the UAE, receiving a ceremonial escort and holding high-level talks with President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The visit aims to bolster India's partnerships in trade, technology, and clean energy with the UAE and European nations, with significant opportunities anticipated for Indian exporters.

Iran negotiators got Pak escort home from peace talks

Apr 18, 2026, 08:20 (IST)

In Berlin, Rajnath beckons German industry to 'co-create, co-develop, co-innovate in India'

TNN / Apr 22, 2026, 04:49 (IST)

“I thought he was rich”: Fans react as Arman Tsarukyan gets kicked off from American Airlines flight ahead of Real American Freestyle event

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Apr 17, 2026, 16:15 (IST)

Arman Tsarukyan, one of the top rising stars in the UFC, was recently removed from a flight while traveling to a major wrestling event in the United States. The incident took place on an American Airlines flight, where Tsarukyan was reportedly accompanied by members of his team. The lightweight contender has been in impressive form lately and was expected to make an appearance at the Real American Freestyle tournament in Philadelphia.

Tech blackout: Why UAE has pulled out from key Rafale deal

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Apr 05, 2026, 16:13 (IST)

France will solely finance the upgraded F5 fighter jet program after UAE negotiations collapsed due to a lack of local industry involvement and technology access. This decision comes as France faces increasing defense pressures and competing priorities, highlighting Paris's commitment to maintaining sovereign control over its Rafale program.

Officer’s Strava activity reveals location of French aircraft carrier in eastern Mediterranean

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Mar 20, 2026, 18:36 (IST)

A French officer inadvertently revealed the location of the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle by publicly recording a run on the Strava app. The vessel, deployed to the eastern Mediterranean, was reportedly northwest of Cyprus. This incident highlights ongoing security concerns with fitness app data, following similar past exposures.

Trump's Qatar trip is off to a flying start as Air Force One gets another fighter jet escort

AP / May 14, 2025, 20:04 (IST)

President Trump's Middle East trip began with ceremonial fighter jet escorts from Saudi Arabia and Qatar, showcasing their American-made F-15s. Qatar further impressed Trump by offering a luxury Boeing 747-8, potentially as a new Air Force One. While Trump defended it as fiscally responsible, critics labeled the offer as "naked corruption" and a national security risk.

America's '911 force' is heading to the Gulf. And the war may be heading to a new phase

New York Times / Mar 15, 2026, 18:53 (IST)

The US is sending a rapid-response force built for raids and ship protection to West Asia. Its arrival near the Strait of Hormuz could widen how the Iran war is fought

UK fighter jets escort Pakistani plane after midair 'alert'

PTI / May 24, 2013, 19:17 (IST)

Britain on Friday scrambled its fighter jets to escort a Pakistan International Airlines flight bound for Manchester following a mid-air "security alert".

Air India plane loses ATC contact over Hungary, escorted by fighter jets

TNN / Mar 10, 2017, 18:57 (IST)

On Friday, Air India’s Ahmedabad-London-Newark flight lost contact with the ATC when it was over Hungary and then remained out of reach for almost an hour. Alarmed by an incommunicado plane, Hungarian fighter jets were scrambled.

US prepares ‘boots on ground’ option for Iran's Kharg Island as USS Tripoli heads towards Hormuz

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Mar 20, 2026, 18:30 (IST)

The US warship USS Tripoli is heading to the Middle East, potentially near Iran's Kharg Island, carrying 2,200 Marines. This deployment amid rising US-Iran tensions highlights the strategic importance of Kharg Island as Iran's primary oil export hub and a key chokepoint in global energy markets.

Russia says British jets escorted its nuclear-capable bombers

Reuters / Nov 13, 2021, 15:28 (IST)

Mumbai-bound plane escorted back by F-16s

Agencies / Aug 24, 2006, 00:20 (IST)

Amid security alarm, Dutch F-16s escorted a Northwest Airlines flight bound for India back to Amsterdam airport.

Royal escort: Saudi fighter jets escort PM Modi’s plane in special gesture - Watch

TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Apr 22, 2025, 13:44 (IST)

In a rare display of camaraderie, Saudi fighter jets escorted Prime Minister Narendra Modi's aircraft as it entered Saudi airspace en route to Jeddah, underscoring the robust ties between India and Saudi Arabia.

UK says Russian aircraft fired missile near British spy plane over Black Sea

Reuters / Oct 20, 2022, 17:26 (IST)

Pakistan scrambled F-16s after SpiceJet flight confusion

TNN / Oct 18, 2019, 01:37 (IST)

The Pakistan air force last month scrambled two F-16 jets to escort a SpiceJet plane flying from Delhi to Kabul till it exited its airspace and entered Afghan airspace because the Pakistani aviation authorities were confused about the schedule commercial flight's call sign. The scare happened on September 23 when flight SG-2 was flying with over 120 people on board.