India’s Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) is under fire from the country’s audit watchdog, which found “deficiencies and shortfalls” in the aircraft, throwing into question its readiness to be inducted into the Indian air force (IAF).

Indian authorities have approved a proposal to develop two communication satellites to augment the country’s telecommunication, television service and in-orbit backup systems.

India and France have decided to expedite an intergovernmental agreement to buy 36 Rafale fighters by establishing special teams to work out the details of the acquisition process.