Indian Air Force
Three more Rafale fighter jets arrive in India from France
The new batch of the aircraft will be part of the IAF's second squadron of the Rafale jets.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh speaks to Vice Air Chief over twin explosions at Jammu Indian Air Force base
In a Twitter post, the Indian Air Force (IAF) said two "low-intensity explosions" were reported early Sunday morning in the technical area of Jammu air force station and one of them caused minor damage to the roof of a buildi
Indian Air Force ‘on target’ for Rafale induction, says IAF chief; gives this deadline
Noting that the last few decades have clearly established the critical role of air power in achieving victory in any conflict, he said it is in this backdrop that IAFs ongoing capability enhancement assumes tremendous signifi
IAF Group C Recruitment 2021: Indian Air Force invites applications for 255 vacancies – check details
IAF Group C Recruitment 2021: Candidates will have to clear a written test that will contain questions on general reasoning and intelligence, general English, numerical aptitude and general awareness.
More strength to the Indian Air Force; 83 indigenous fighters will soon join IAF
The state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is expected to ramp up production by harnessing both the Bangalore and Nasik factories towards this purpose and complete the deliveries by 2026.
Rafale Fighter Jet Induction Ceremony: भारतीय वायुसेना में शामिल हुए राफेल, रक्षा मंत्री ने कहा- हमारी संप्रभुता पर नजर रखने वालों के लिए सख्त संदेश
Rafale Induction in IAF: Rafale एयरफोर्स के 17 स्क्वार्डन 'गोल्ड एरोस' का हिस्सा होंगे.
Rafale in India: आसमान में और बढ़ेगा भारत का दबदबा, बस पहुंचने वाला है राफेल
5 राफेल विमानों की पहली खेप फ्रांस से 27 जुलाई को भारत के लिए चली थी.
भारतीय वायुसेना की बढ़ेगी ताकत, खरीदे जाएंगे 200 फाइटर जेट्स
रक्षा सचिव अजय कुमार ने रविवार को कहा कि HAL निर्मित 83 LCA तेजस मार्क 1ए उन्नत लड़ाकू विमानों
Indian Air Force chief Arup Raha on Sweden visit, flies Gripen fighter aircraft
Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha, on an official trip to Sweden, has flown the Gripen fighter aircraft, a move that comes at a time when the government is in the process of shortlisting a combat assault plane under
Indian Express Editorial: Task undone
Two years later, the fundamental problems of defence procurement are still to be fixed.
BrahMos missile’s land version successfully test-fired by Indian Air Force
An advanced version of BrahMos land-attack supersonic cruise missile system was successfully test-fired by IAF.
Rafale deal: France rejects bank guarantee, awaits India’s reply
Days before the letter was sent, the French side had rejected an Indian request for a sovereign guarantee or a bank guarantee for the deal, and instead offered to provide a “comfort letter” from their prime minister.
Kiren Rijiju flies on board Sukhoi fighter jet
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju today flew on board a Sukhoi-30 MKI aircraft, joining an elite list of dignitaries who have undertaken a sortie on the frontline fighter jet.
Indian Navy: Breaking gender barrier, 7 women officers of SSC granted permanent commission
While the Army and Air Force allow permanent commission for them, the Navy had limited women officers only to short service commission of 14 years.
Indian Air Force comes up with 10-year indigenisation plans
The Indian Air Force today came out with its indigenisation road map till 2025, highlighting the future technologies and new weapon system capabilities that it plans to induct.
France pitches for naval version of Rafale
As India and France work on the deal for 36 Rafale jets for the IAF, a high-level team of Dassault Aviation met senior officials here, pitching for the naval version of the fighter plane for the country's next indigenous airc
Mysterious balloon-shaped object shot down near border
A mysterious balloon-shaped object was today shot down by a Sukhoi-30 fighter aircraft in Rajasthan's Barmer district, bordering Pakistan, after the IAF radar detected it on a day the country was celebrating the Republic Day.
Induction of women fighter pilots an ‘important milestone’, says Praful Bakshi
Welcoming the Ministry of Defence's approval of the induction of women into the Fighter (Combat) stream of the Indian Air Force (IAF), aviation expert Praful Bakshi on Saturday said that it is a very important milestone for I
Govt approves induction of women fighter pilots in IAF
In a landmark move, government today approved induction of women fighter pilots in the Indian Air Force, the first time when women would be in combat role in the country's armed forces.
IAF celebrates 83rd anniversary, announces plans to induct women fighter pilots(Update)
The Indian Air Force (IAF) celebrated its 83rd anniversary on Thursday with a large parade and air display at the Hindon air base near Delhi.
IAF keen on US Scorpion aircraft offer
The IAF badly needs an IJT due to delays by HAL, which has been working on an IJT since 1997.
Indian Air force asks Hindustan Aeronautics to stop work on jet trainer
In a setback for Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the Indian Air Force (IAF) has asked the state-owned firm to stop its efforts to produce the Intermediate Jet Trainers (IJT).
Sweden’s Gripen back on IAF’s radar for light combat planes
Swedish defence minister Peter Hultqvist will be visiting India from June 9 to June 12.
Indian Air Force MiG-27 crashes in Bengal, 2 civilians die, pilot ejects safely
A MiG-27 aircraft of Indian Air Force crashed at Tantipara here tonight killing two civilians on the ground though the pilot ejected safely.
