Air Force to phase out MiG-21 fighter jets by September 2025, will be replaced by Tejas Mk1A: Defence officialsThe Indian Air Force is set to retire its MiG-21 fighter jets by September 2025, after 62 years of service. These jets, first inducted in 1...
22 Jul, 2025, 03.49 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
As fighter strength dips below 1965 level, Air chief vows to fight with 'whatever we have'Indian Air Force's combat strength is at a historic low with only 31 squadrons. Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh emphasised adaptation wi...
06 Oct, 2024, 11.50 PM IST
LCA Mark 1A aircraft completes first flight in BengaluruThe indigenous LCA Mark 1A fighter completed its first flight in Bengaluru. Indian Air Force signed a Rs 48,000 crore contract for 83 plane...
29 Mar, 2024, 12.16 PM IST
First LCA Mark1A fighter aircraft squadron to be deployed at Nal air baseThe Indian Air Force is planning to raise the first squadron of the indigenous LCA Mark1A fighter aircraft squadron at the Nal air base in ...
10 Dec, 2023, 06.59 PM IST
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...
03 Oct, 2023, 07.55 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
Indian Air Force to retire all squadrons of MiG-21 Bison aircraft by 2025MiG-21s had been the mainstay of the IAF for a long time and the 51 squadron is famous for thwarting Pakistan's aerial attack on India on F...
29 Jul, 2022, 01.56 PM IST
LCA Tejas far better than China-Pak JF-17 fighters, says IAF ChiefOn Wednesday, the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the largest indigenous defence procu...
15 Jan, 2021, 12.38 PM 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
IAF to operationalise No.18 Squadron at CoimbatoreThe No.18 Squadron, formed in 1965 with the motto "Teevra aur Nirbhaya" meaning "Swift and Fearless," was earlier flying MiG 27 aircraft.
25 May, 2020, 02.21 PM IST
Air force will have first Rafale jets by 2019: Air Chief Marshal DhanoaDhanoa who was in Guwahati on Thursday to attend the programme of presentation Standards to 118 Helicopter Unit and Colours to Air Defence ...
29 Nov, 2018, 05.48 PM IST
IAF to induct first squadron of homegrown Tejas tomorrowState-run HAL will hand over the first two Tejas aircraft to IAF which will make up the 'Flying Daggers' 45, the name of the first squadron...
14 Jul, 2018, 09.28 PM IST
Rafale deal: Former Air Chiefs say 36 jets not enough for IAF's modernisation plansThe officers were reacting to Defence Minister’s assertion that the government will not purchase more than 36 Rafale fighter jets.
14 Jul, 2018, 03.37 PM IST
No overpricing in Rafale deal: IAF Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa"The drop-down will be made up by two Rafale, two Su 30, two LCA squadrons and 80 more aircraft which will give four more squadrons," he sa...
12 Jul, 2018, 03.13 PM IST
32 years on, HAL finally hands over Tejas to IAF; induction still far awayThe IAF, sources said, is looking to raise first squadron with a fleet of six to eight LCAs. Given the inadequate number of aircraft, this ...
30 Mar, 2015, 06.18 PM IST
IAF LCA squadron awaits first aircraft after fresh delayIAF raised its 45 Squadron at Bangalore for allowing its pilots to fly the aircraft & was supposed to induct first Tejas LCA in March
28 Jul, 2014, 08.28 PM IST