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Russian fighter jets breach NATO member Lithuania's airspace as war with Ukraine continues, what happened nextRussian military jets entered NATO member Lithuania's airspace on Thursday. An Su-30 fighter and an Il-78 tanker crossed the border from Ka...
IAF to get mid-air refuellers, signal intelligence aircraftThe Indian Air Force (IAF) is considering a ₹10,000 crore proposal to acquire six mid-air refuellers, which are crucial force multipliers. ...
Indian Air Force refuels Egyptian Rafale fighters as part of Exercise Bright Star-23The Indian Air Force (IAF) refueled the Mig 29 M and Rafale fighter aircraft of the Egyptian Air Force as part of Exercise Bright Star-23. ...
India joins elite club as first ever mid-air refuelling of Tejas carried outThe feat was achieved days after the Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully did a dry run of mid-air refuelling using the Russian-built IL-78 ...
IAF carries out first ever mid-air refuelling of Tejas light combat jetThe tanker was launched from its base in Agra while the fighter was launched from Gwalior. The specially modified Tejas aircraft carried ou...
IAF to participate in multinational exercise in Australia for first timeIt would be led by Group Captain CUV Rao and would aim to undertake simulated air combat exercises in a controlled environment and mutual e...
US places its latest tanker aircraft to meet India’s need for longer legs in the airThe Boeing KC 46 'Pegasus' tanker has been presented to the Indian air force a few times in the past few months and interest has been shown...
IAF asks government to decide on midair refuellers fastStressing the critical operational necessity for fast induction of the tankers, the IAF wants the A-330 MRTT (multi-role tanker transport) ...
IAF leaves for Indo-UK bilateral exercise IndradhanushDuring the ten day long exercise, the Su-30MKI and Typhoon aircraft will be operating in mixed formations under various near-realistic scen...
Defence ministry to clear military deals worth Rs 5,000-crThe government is set to clear two major military purchases from Russia days before Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar’s visit to Moscow.
IAF starts process for procuring six tanker aircraftThe IAF today issued a Request for Information (RFI) for procuring “six FRAs along with its associated equipment for the IAF to meet air to...
IAF's Rs 9,000 crore mid-air refuelling tanker aircraft hits another hurdleThe Rs 9,000 crore project to acquire six Airbus-330 mid-air refuelling aircraft or tankers has received another jolt.
IAF's mid-air refueller acquisition plan flies into rough weatherThe next government will have to take a call on the mid-air refuellers, a long-pending operational requirement of IAF to boost its strategi...
Pakistan Air Force must prepare for two-front scenario: ChiefThe Pakistan Air Force must prepare for a "two-front" situation because of its anti-terror operations and with neighbour India.
Airbus preparing to start contract negotiations with Indian Air ForceAirbus Military's A-330MRTT has emerged as the lowest bidder in the IAF contract worth over Rs 8,000 crore.
European Airbus bags multi-crore deal to supply six refuelling aircraft to IAFAs per the defence procurement procedure, the firm offering the lowest price and meeting all tender requirements is awarded the contract.
Europe pips Russia in mega mid-air refueling aircraft dealIndia has selected the European Airbus-330 MRTT over the Russian Ilyushin-78 mid-air refuelling aircraft in an Rs 8,500-crore contract.
IAF to deploy mid-air refuelling aircraft in West BengalIAF is expected to soon award the contract for procuring six mid-air refuelling tanker planes for which Russian-origin Ilyushin-78 and Euro...
- Deal for procuring mid-air refueller aircraft in last phase
The deal for procuring six mid-air refueller aircraft for Air Force has entered its last phase with IAF completing field trials of the plan...
- No info on scrapping deal on buying BSF plane: Airbus Military
With the Home Ministry likely to scrap a deal for procuring two transport planes for the Border Security Force, Airbus Military - one of th...