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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...
A gigantic new ICBM will take US nuclear missiles out of the Cold War-era but add 21st-century risksThe control stations for America’s nuclear intercontinental ballistic missiles have a sort of 1980s retro look, with computing panels in se...
IAF to stop flying MiG-21 by 2025, aircraft to take part in last IAF Day parade this year: IAF chiefAmid the efforts to replace its old Russian-origin aircraft, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is all set to replace all MiG-21 squadrons with the...
Where is Rakesh Sharma, the first Indian to go to space, what is he doing now?Rakesh Sharma, the first Indian astronaut, made history in 1984 when he embarked on a 21-day space mission. His journey, conducted in colla...
- Are the B-1s heavy bomber jets coming!?
The US is reportedly trying to win favour with India by promoting its military equipment as a replacement for Russian defence products. As ...
View: There was a special place for the Soviets, whether in Olympics or MiGsAs an Indian growing up in the early-'70s, there was absolutely no doubt which of the Cold War combatants were on our side. We'd read Ameri...
India's Naval defence might in full display at President's Fleet ReviewAlong the ships, there was a Parade of Sails, comprising two Laser Bahia, six Enterprise Class and six Indian Naval Sailing Vessels Mhadei,...
India finds special mention in Putin’s address to Russia’s establishment ahead of Dec 6 summitAhead of his trip to Delhi for the annual summit on December 6, India found a special mention in Russian President Vladimir Putin’s address...
Speed up delivery of S-400 missiles, India to tell RussiaIndia wants Russia to speed up the delivery schedule of the advanced S-400 Triumf surface-to-air missile system. The faster delivery of the...
President approves 132 Gallantry awardsPresident Ram Nath Kovind, who is also the Supreme Commander of the armed forces, has approved 132 awards to armed forces personnel and mem...
Can't sack pilot for adultery, IAF told"The time has come when aspects such as unfortunate break-ups of existing marital relationships, consensual relationships with others and i...
Indian, US air forces to expand cooperation to combat challenges in Indo-Pacific: US Air Force chief GoldfeinCalling India a "central strategic partner" of the US in pursuing common interests in the region, he said two of the world's largest air fo...
Strong defence forces needed for territorial integrity: President Pranab Mukherjee"The nation is immensely proud of Indian Air Force and remains indebted to the air warriors for their selflessness and sacrifice," Pranab M...
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.
Additional Sukhoi squadron likely for Chabua base: IAFSpeaking about the Su-30MKI, Tripathy said the aircraft was manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) under licence from Russia's Suk...
- IAF celebrates 81st anniversary
A series of events including display of various types of aircraft and military weapons featured in the 81st anniversary celebration of the ...
- Rafale, Eurofighter to fight it out over IAF MMRCA order
Others, such as America's Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Sweden's Saab, Russia's Migoyan, the makers of MIG, have been told that their aircraft a...