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Russian President Putin pitches Su-57 stealth jet to India; indicates readiness for co-productionRussia's President Vladimir Putin says Moscow is open to cooperating with India on the Su-57 stealth fighter jet. This includes supplying t...
Israel approves plan to buy F-35 and F-15I fighter jets amid Iran warIsrael is poised to enhance its aerial capabilities with the procurement of state-of-the-art F-35 and F-15IA fighter jets. This important d...
What is DEVGRU, and how does SEAL Team 6 work to be able to save US airman from Iran safely? Full explainer of rescue mission, CIA deception, aircraft deployment and SEAL Team 6 structure, recruitment and historyWhat is DEVGRU, and how does SEAL Team 6 work to be able to save US airman from Iran safely? This explainer details the F-15E Strike Eagle ...
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...
IAF aiming to induct new multirole fighter jets in 4-5 years, US F-15 Strike Eagle may be new entrant in global tenderWith a high-level committee having accepted the need for getting new multirole fighters, the Indian Air Force is looking to start induction...
Three units of IAF get chief's citation for role in eastern LadakhIndian and Chinese troops have been locked in a border standoff in several areas in eastern Ladakh for nearly 17 months though the two side...
Major boost for IAF, 10 Rafale fighters to join in one monthThe new additions would increase the number of these planes to 21 as already 11 of these planes are flying with the Ambala-based 17 Squadro...
Israel's defence minister favours buying one more F-35 squadron for nowIsrael has been in talks with Washington on how to preserve its military advantage after the Trump administration approved a possible F-35 ...
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...
Why India is placing Su-30 fighter jets in South IndiaThe squadron in Thanjavur will keep in check China's fast-expanding strategic footprint in the Indian Ocean Region. Beijing is shoring up i...
Government: Enemy’s enhanced air power led to new deal for 36 RafalesNegotiations between the Indian and French sides between May 2015 and April 2016 spanned 74 meetings, of which 48 were internal and 26 with...
Air Force Day: MiG-29 gets upgrade; gains in lethality, ferocityThe Russian origin aircraft, now capable of effecting mid-air refuelling, is compatible with latest missiles and can launch multi-dimension...
IAF ‘harvesting organs’ of globally retired jetsConfronted with a fast-depleting number of fighter squadrons, and long delays in new inductions, the IAF is scrambling around the globe to ...
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...
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.
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...
Government scraps single-engine fighter plan"The aim is to increase the contenders and avoid needless allegations later,” said a source.
Congress asks PM Modi to clear the air on Rafale jet dealCongress asked Modi to come clean on the issue, insisting that purchasing just 36 aircaraft would compromise national security at a time wh...
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.
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...