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Big boost to IAF: GE Aerospace, HAL seal technical pact on jet enginesIndia and the US have reached a significant agreement on coproduction of fighter jet engines. GE Aerospace and Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd ha...13 Apr, 2026, 12.25 AM IST- IAF's Tejas fighter jet return to skies today after 2-month groundingThe Indian Air Force’s indigenous LCA Tejas fleet is expected to resume operations from April 8 after a nearly two-month grounding caused b...08 Apr, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
- Rafale rally: IAF accelerates push for new fighter jets to boost squadron strength amid China-Pak threatThe Indian Air Force wants more Rafale fighter jets. They plan to acquire them through a government deal with France. This is part of the M...11 Aug, 2025, 07.53 AM IST
- Sunset for MiG 21s as squadron retires fighters after 57 yearsThe IAF's Uttarlai (Rajasthan) based 4 Squadron has been operating various types of MiG 21 for 57 years and was one of the last three remai...01 Nov, 2023, 12.12 AM IST
- CDS Gen Chauhan calls upon IAF to chart 'clear path' towards fleet sustenance"Later, speaking to the IAF commanders present, the CDS highlighted the need to chart a clear path towards fleet sustenance, while simultan...20 Apr, 2023, 11.30 PM IST
- Need LCA delivery and medium fighters on time, says IAFThe air force has been wanting to proceed with the medium role acquisition under a model where the planes would be manufactured in India wi...24 Mar, 2023, 01.05 AM IST
- IAF to operationalise second squadron of Tejas; IAF Chief to do itThis event will be conducted at Air Force Station, Sulur near Coimbatore. The squadron will be equipped with LCA Tejas FOC Aircraft and wil...26 May, 2020, 12.47 PM IST
- Rafale to help counter shortfalls: BS Dhanoa, IAF ChiefDhanoa said India needs to match force levels with her neighbours. According to him, Rafales and S-400 missile defence system is the govern...13 Sep, 2018, 09.16 AM IST
- Three MiG 21, MiG 27 squadrons to be phased out by IAF this yearThree squadrons of MiG 21 and MiG 27 fighter jets are set to be phased out this year even as IAF tries to increase serviceability rate of i...14 Jul, 2018, 03.46 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
- IAF commanders review security preparednessSources said China's fast-paced modernisation of its air force and India's preparedness to deal with any security challenge are being discu...31 May, 2018, 09.51 PM IST
- Be ready for operations at very short notice: IAF chief asks officersThe reference to "our present holdings" in the letter is likely a shortfall in the number of fighter squadrons with the IAF.20 May, 2017, 07.18 PM IST
- Eroding combat plane strength compromising national security: PanelIAF now requires at least 45 fighter squadrons to "counter a two-front collusive threat but govt has authorised a strength of 42 squadrons,...22 Dec, 2014, 10.01 PM IST
- IAF to raise four more squadrons of Su-30 MKI fighterIAF is all set to raise four more squadrons of Su-30 MKI fighter in the near future as it prepares to induct the tenth unit of the aircraft...05 Oct, 2012, 06.37 PM IST
- IAF opens up flying branch to its men in short-serviceTo increase pilot strength, the Indian Air Force has revised norms to allow men in Short Service Commission (SSC) to join its flying branch...26 Sep, 2010, 11.27 AM IST
- IAF fighter squadrons to rise to 42 by 2022: AntonyDefence minister A K Antony on Wednesday said that by the end of the 13th Plan period, Indian Air Force's combat fleet would be of 42 squad...18 Feb, 2009, 09.53 PM IST
- Govt signs deal to upgrade 51 Mirage fightersAs part of steps to keep the country's air power capability at optimal level, India has signed a billion-Euro deal to upgrade its 51 Mirage...28 Apr, 2008, 03.56 PM IST
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