Indian Air Force

Nirmala Sitharaman visit to Arunachal Pradesh

Gagan Shakti 2018 proves that India can overpower enemies, says Nirmala Sitharaman

Gagan Shakti is the biggest IAF exercise in terms of scale since Operation Brasstacks in 1986-1987 or Operation Parakram in 2001-2002.

Apr 20, 2018

IAF can send double number of fighter jets than Pakistan in battle

It is estimated that in case of a crisis, Pakistan will be able to deploy approximately 260 jets.

Apr 17, 2018

Watch: IAF's Sukhoi fighter jets refuel mid-air during Gagan Shakti 2018 exercise

The Sukhoi Su-30 jets, which took off from West Bengal, engaged multiple targets over Lakshadweep and were refueled twice during the flight.

Apr 15, 2018

Wary of Pakistan and China threat, IAF set for 2-week country-wide exercise

Indian Air Force's Gaganshakti exercise has been planned to check its combat and operational preparedness, especially for threats from Pakistan and China.

Apr 7, 2018

IAF to buy 110 fighter jets worth Rs 973.8 bn

Lockheed Martin, one of the vendors from whom India may buy the 110 jets, has already welcomed the procurement initiative.

Apr 7, 2018

Globemaster C-17 lands near China border: 10 facts on IAF's largest aircraft

The aircraft Globemaster C-17 had earlier been used to transport newly-minted Rs 500 and Rs 2,000 notes during Narendra Modi's demonetization drive.

Mar 14, 2018

Avani Chaturvedi: Meet India's first woman fighter pilot who flew the MiG-21 solo

Flying officer Avani Chaturvedi flew the Russian-origin jet MiG-21 solo over the Jamnagar airbase in Gujarat and completed the sortie in 30 minutes.

Feb 22, 2018

Guardians of the Skies: Lest we forget our martyrs who fought in the Kargil War

Let's salute the brave officers who made the supreme sacrifice during the Kargil war of 1999.

Jan 25, 2018

Republic Day 2018: Attack helicopter Rudra to make flypast debut, AIR's Mann Ki Baat theme tableau likely

Rudra is an attack helicopter manufactured by the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for the Indian Army. It is the first armed helicopter to be produced indigenously in India.

Jan 19, 2018

Nirmala Sitharaman withdraws controversial order that downgraded ranks of military officers

The Defence Ministry had earlier down ranked the positions of military officers and made it equal to those of the civil officers. Read on to know more.

Jan 6, 2018

Indian Navy's remote-controlled aircraft crashes near Kochi base before Venkaiah Naidu's visit

It is being suspected that the UAV crashed as a result of engine failure.

Nov 21, 2017

Ministry of Home Affairs relaxes Arms Rules; makers get lifetime licence

The government has liberalised the Arms Rules. Read on to know how it will benefit the arms manufacturers and the Indian military.

Oct 31, 2017

Indian Air Force fighter jets, transport aircraft land on Lucknow-Agra Expressway

As many as 16 fighter jets are participating in the special drill. Read on the aim of the special drill

Oct 24, 2017

India, Russia to hold first tri-service combat exercise

This is the first time that India has deployed personnel from the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force together for a military drill with any nation. Read on to know more about the upcoming exercise.

Oct 17, 2017

Mortal remains of Tawang chopper crash victims wrapped in cardboard; Indian Army calls it aberration [PHOTOS]

The Indian Army has received flak from many for wrapping the dead bodies of the personnel killed in the chopper crash in cardboard boxes. Read on to know why they did so.

Oct 9, 2017

Indian Air Force prepared to fight at short notice, says Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa

Dhanoa also said that the IAF was acquiring multi-spectrum strategic capabilities and remained committed to building a "joint manship" with Indian Army and Navy.

Oct 8, 2017

Indian Air Force helicopter crashes in Arunachal Pradesh; all 7 on board dead

The incident occurred during a training sortie. According to reports, the spot is around 12km from the India-China border.

Oct 6, 2017

Operation Insaniyat: India sends humanitarian assistance for Rohingya refugees [VIDEO]

The UNHRC had said that 3,70,000 Rohingyas have fled violence-affected Myanmar's Rakhine state and sought refuge in Bangladesh.

Sep 14, 2017

Lt. Gen. Bipin Rawat in New Delhi on Sept 1, 2016.

Indian Army to induct 800 women into military police for the first time

Indian Army will recruit around 52 women every year.

Sep 9, 2017

Trump administration 'strongly supports' sale of F-16 and F-18 fighter jets to India

Lockheed Martin and Tata have announced a joint venture to manufacture F-16 fighter planes. Saab has also announced a joint venture with Adani last week for Gripen.

Sep 8, 2017

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