Israel's reservists drop everything and rush home following Hamas bloodshedIsrael has called up 360,000 reservists in response to the recent Hamas attack. Many reservists were already in Israel, but others were out...
12 Oct, 2023, 02.57 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
US didn't spy on India's anti-satellite missile test: PentagonIt, however, said the United States was aware about India's first test-fire of an anti-satellite missile.
30 Mar, 2019, 11.43 AM IST
Elusive $15 billion arms deal frustrates Boeing to LockheedWhile India does want to upgrade its fleet, there’s one big road block: New Delhi’s famed red tape.
20 Feb, 2019, 10.21 AM IST
I'm not undermining HAL but need to look at reality: Nirmala SitharamanThe Modi govt has given enough support to HAL, says Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
11 Oct, 2018, 07.35 PM IST
Rafale deal a 'good package' and a game-changer: Air Force ChiefB S Dhanoa said the S-400 air defence missile systems and the 36 Rafale jets will provide the Air Force with a much needed "booster".
03 Oct, 2018, 07.56 PM IST
IAF chief Dhanoa reviews Indo-Oman air exercise in JamnagarThe Indo-Oman air exercise is being held at Air Force Station at Jamnagar, around 300km from here.
14 Jul, 2018, 08.38 PM IST
Tejas to be available for export to friendly nations: Manohar ParrikarWhile two Tejas were today handed over to IAF by state- run HAL, Parrikar said that by 2025, 120 Tejas aircraft will be inducted into the A...
14 Jul, 2018, 04.59 PM IST
Safed Sagar: Historic air strikes in KargilEmploying the Indian Air Force in the 1999 Kargil War was an audacious decision of the Indian Government taken on May 25, 1999.
13 Jul, 2018, 04.03 PM IST
These are the most elite special forces units in the USWe bring you some of the most elite military special operators and special forces units of the US armed forces, these men go where few dare...
09 Jun, 2015, 04.49 PM IST
Sukhoi cannot replace Rafale: Arup Raha, IAF chiefIndian Air Force chief Arup Raha today ruled out buying of more Russian SU-30s in place of French Rafale jets saying the two aircraft compl...
30 Mar, 2015, 06.17 PM IST
India closes in on $20 billion Rafale deal despite last-ditch bids by US, UK, GermanyIndia is quitely continuing its final negotiations for acquiring 126 French Rafale fighters under the almost $20 billion MMRCA project.
16 Jul, 2014, 02.28 PM IST
- Dassault deal: 108 Rafale jets may be manufactured in India
The almost $20 billion MMRCA (medium multi-role combat aircraft ) race to supply 126 fighters to India , which was won by the French jet Ra...
01 Feb, 2012, 08.51 AM IST
- Dassault deal : French jet Rafale bags $20bn IAF fighter order; India 'briefs' losing European countries
First, the Americans, Russians and Swedes were ejected out of the hotly-contested race. And now, the Europeans too have been shot down in t...
01 Feb, 2012, 08.27 AM IST
- IAF seeks direct control of HAL to stem eroding combat-edge
With an eye on the future and fed up with the "bureaucratic culture" pervading Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), the country's only aircraft...
24 Jun, 2011, 08.48 AM IST
- IAF pilots didn't contact Mumbai tower before landing
Investigations into Monday’s horrifying near-miss involving a chopper from President Pratibha Patil’s VVIP squadron have thrown up two sign...
11 Feb, 2009, 08.56 AM IST