IAF will now have almost same number of fighter squadrons as Pakistan’s air force. And it can get worseBy October, India’s fighter strength will drop to 29 squadrons—just above Pakistan’s 25—raising concerns as China stands far ahead with 66....
24 Jul, 2025, 01.18 PM IST
IAF squadron shortage being addressed through multi-pronged approaches: Parliamentary panelIndia's Air Force is grappling with dwindling fighter squadron numbers due to the retirement of older MiG variants. A parliamentary report ...
17 Dec, 2024, 09.27 PM IST
Colonel Manpreet Singh, three others conferred Kirti ChakraColonel Manpreet Singh, who was killed in an anti-terror operation in Anantnag last September, has been posthumously awarded the Kirti Chak...
14 Aug, 2024, 08.45 PM IST
Initial reports point towards engine failure as cause behind LCA Tejas crash in Jaisalmer, say defence officialsThe LCA Tejas was part of the 18th Squadron of the Indian Air Force and participated in the tri-services exercise Bharat Shakti in Pokharan...
13 Mar, 2024, 11.28 AM IST
Fighter movie box office collection: Hrithik Roshan-Deepika Padukone starrer crosses Rs 100 crore on Day 4The action film "Fighter" has made a remarkable impact at the box office, accumulating a staggering Rs 118 crore within just four days of i...
29 Jan, 2024, 11.34 AM IST
India must enhance strength by partnering with nations to counter volatile neighbours, says IAF chief"Our neighbour continues to remain volatile and uncertain. Amidst this volatility, we must enhance our collective strengths by partnering w...
22 Dec, 2022, 03.39 PM IST
Indian Navy's first batch of three women pilots ready for maritime reconnaissanceThe spokesman said the three women pilots were part of the six pilots of the 27th Dornier Operational Flying Training (DOFT) Course, who gr...
23 Oct, 2020, 12.50 PM IST
IAF presses ‘reset’ button on modernisation plans to push ‘Make in India’The AMCA is a 5th generation-plus fighter, which would have a multitude of technologies borne out of the indigenous production of Tejas Mk-...
19 May, 2020, 02.06 PM IST
Tejas to be available for export to friendly nations: Manohar ParrikarWhile two Tejas were today handed over to IAF by state- run HAL, Parrikar said that by 2025, 120 Tejas aircraft will be inducted into the A...
14 Jul, 2018, 04.59 PM IST
Indian Air Force wants over 100 Rafale or similar jetsRaha hinted that even though the Rafale is the front- runner, India may go in for another aircraft with similar capabilities "if the deal i...
14 Jul, 2018, 04.06 PM IST
India may procure 20 additional Rafales at a later date, to buy only 36 for nowIndia may procure another 20 Rafale fighters at a later date, but at the moment no more than 36 Rafale jets will be bought.
14 Jul, 2018, 03.38 PM IST
Parliament panel slams Defence Ministry for shortage of figher jet squadronsThe Standing Committee on Defence said that while the sanctioned strength was 42, Indian Air Force at present has 35 active squadrons.
14 Jul, 2018, 03.29 PM IST
US Carrier Strike group starts patrolling in disputed South China SeaCarrier Strike Group (CSG) 1, the naval formation in its current shape established in 2009 includes Nimitz-class aircraft carrier.
19 Feb, 2017, 04.24 PM IST
US Navy's Carrier Strike group starts patrolling in SCSCarrier Strike Group (CSG) 1, the naval formation in its current shape established in 2009 includes Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl ...
18 Feb, 2017, 09.46 PM IST
India will use all might to protect its sovereignty: President Pranab MukherjeePranab Mukherjee lauded the air force by calling it the 'cutting edge' of India's military might and praised its men and women.
28 Nov, 2015, 01.00 PM IST
IAF grappling with free fall in fighters, will have to fly upgraded MiG-21s till 2025Both China and Pakistan are fast bolstering their fleets, the IAF is down to just 34 fighter squadrons (each has 16-18 jets) as of now.
05 Oct, 2013, 10.27 AM IST
India to spend Rs 2 lakh crore over 10 years to boost its air combat powerIndia will spend over Rs 2 lakh crore (upwards of $35 billion) over the next 10 years to boost its air combat power to counter any threats ...
21 Sep, 2012, 09.15 AM IST