“The IAF has asked the original equipment manufacturer Dassault Aviation to integrate Indian-made weapons ...More

“The IAF has asked the original equipment manufacturer Dassault Aviation to integrate Indian-made weapons like the Smart Anti Airfield Weapon (SAAW) and the Astra air-to-air missile with the Rafale which has been in service with the IAF since 2020,” defence officials told ANI. ...Less

The Indian Air Force showcased its combat strength and firepower at Pokharan Field Firing Range. Presiden ...More

The Indian Air Force showcased its combat strength and firepower at Pokharan Field Firing Range. President Droupadi Murmu witnessed simulated strikes mirroring Operation Sindoor. Fighter jets and helicopters executed coordinated attacks on various targets. The exercise highlighted the IAF's operational readiness and precision strike capabilities in a realistic combat scenario. ...Less

After the scheme was unveiled on June 14, violent protests against it rocked several states for nearly a ...More

After the scheme was unveiled on June 14, violent protests against it rocked several states for nearly a week, and several opposition parties demanded its rollback. ...Less

The announcement came days after the IAF said it will send five combat aircraft to the exercise. ...More

The announcement came days after the IAF said it will send five combat aircraft to the exercise. ...Less

"The evolving threat matrix in our region is becoming complex, ranging from aspirational adversaries with ...More

"The evolving threat matrix in our region is becoming complex, ranging from aspirational adversaries with huge investments in military arsenal, to those collusively supported by non-state actors, apart from growing sub-conventional threats emanating from terrorism and cyber space," he said. ...Less

An Indian Air Force fighter jet accidentally released an air store near the Pokhran firing range due to a ...More

An Indian Air Force fighter jet accidentally released an air store near the Pokhran firing range due to a technical malfunction, with no reported damage. The IAF has ordered an inquiry to investigate the cause. ...Less

Russia started its military offensive against Ukraine on February 24. Western nations including the US ha ...More

Russia started its military offensive against Ukraine on February 24. Western nations including the US have imposed major economic and other sanctions on Russia following the offensive. Three aircraft have departed to evacuate stranded citizens, the Indian Air Force vice chief said. ...Less

It said this "innovative" initiative taken by the Indian Air Force provides a "paradigm shift" to the log ...More

It said this "innovative" initiative taken by the Indian Air Force provides a "paradigm shift" to the logistics management of fuel by the force. "The availability of Fleet Card will permit the convoy to refuel at any IOCL fuel station, thus increasing the pace of movement and reducing the lead time for readiness at operational locations across the nation," the ministry said. The new initiative was launched by Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari. ...Less

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that the Indian Air Force (IAF) is prepared to deliver a "befitting ...More

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated that the Indian Air Force (IAF) is prepared to deliver a "befitting reply" to enemies by striking deep into their territory. Speaking at an event commemorating the IAF's 92nd anniversary, he emphasized the government's commitment to equipping the force with advanced technology in line with the 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' initiative. ...Less

The Indian Air Force is seeking to urgently procure 21 additional MiG 29 fighter jets from Russia to add ...More

The Indian Air Force is seeking to urgently procure 21 additional MiG 29 fighter jets from Russia to add to its three squadrons of the type already in service. Sources said additional MiGs would cost around Rs 5,000 crore and deliveries could start in a couple of years after the order is placed. ...Less

During investigation, it was found that Sharma was allegedly "honey-trapped" by a Pakistan-based woman wi ...More

During investigation, it was found that Sharma was allegedly "honey-trapped" by a Pakistan-based woman with whom he shared sensitive documents related to personnel, national security and defence, police said. ...Less

A twin-seater Mirage 2000 fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed near Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, ...More

A twin-seater Mirage 2000 fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed near Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, during a routine training sortie on Thursday due to a system malfunction. Both pilots ejected safely. A Court of Inquiry has been ordered to determine the cause of the crash. ...Less

In a tragic terror attack in Pahalgam's Baisaran valley, IAF Corporal Tage Hailyang from Arunachal Prades ...More

In a tragic terror attack in Pahalgam's Baisaran valley, IAF Corporal Tage Hailyang from Arunachal Pradesh and three West Bengal residents, Bitan Adhikari, Samir Guha, and Manish Ranjan, lost their lives. Adhikari, a software professional, was vacationing with his family. ...Less