Last Updated:January 09, 2026, 17:32 IST Air LORA, an air-launched version of the Long Range Artillery (LORA) missile, is capable of hitting targets at distances of 400-430 km with high accuracy Once inducted, frontline fighter aircraft such as the Su-30MKI and MiG-29K are expected to see a substantial increase in deep-strike capability. (Representational Image) India is set to significantly boost its air power with a major defence deal with Israel, even as it continues to push for self-reliance in arms production. According to official and defence sources, India is preparing to sign an agreement worth around $8.7 billion (Rs 78,217 crore) for advanced missiles, precision-guided bombs and related systems to strengthen the Indian Air Force (IAF). The proposal, cleared by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, comes amid heightened security concerns along both the western and eastern borders. China has deployed advanced air defence systems along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), while Pakistan has reportedly used GPS-jamming technologies during recent military operations, including Operation Sindoor in May 2025. The …