Indian Air Force

India-Russia fighter jet deal worth $25 billion may bite the dust

The Indian Air Force has reportedly expressed apprehensions over the Russian jets, citing unreliable engine, poor stealth features and cost over-run.

Apr 25, 2016

India may begin producing Kamov Ka-226Ts in 2017

India, Russia had agreed last December to jointly produce about 200 light utility helicopters under the Modi government's "Make in India" initiative.

Apr 22, 2016

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Sri Lanka, Egypt eye LCA Tejas, but IAF deliveries take precedence for HAL

Previous reports too had suggested that Sri Lanka might be interested in going in for India's indigenous LCA Tejas.

Apr 19, 2016

IAF charts out Rs. 2.5 lakh crore modernisation plan

The Indigenisation Roadmap for 2016-2025 would detail services and technologies that the IAF requires and share them with the private sector.

Apr 18, 2016

India to make fresh UN bid to ban Pakistani JeM chief Masood Azhar; China in 'close communication'

A special NIA court Friday issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against Azhar for the Jan. 2 attack on the Pathankot Air Force base.

Apr 9, 2016

India expresses interest in buying 40 Predator surveillance drones from US: Report

Indian Navy wants to deploy Predator XP aircraft in the Indian Ocean, where China has increased ship and submarine patrols.

Apr 8, 2016

Indian Army prefers Israeli QR-SAM over DRDO's Akash missiles

The Army holds that the Akash systems do not meet its operational requirements against enemy air attacks in forward areas.

Mar 30, 2016

Exercise Iron Fist 2016: Failures promt IAF to 'evaluate' after some missiles missed targets

The IAF has said it will look into issues where some of the missiles fired during the Exercise Iron Fist 2016 did not hit the intended target.

Mar 21, 2016

Watch Exercise Iron Fist 2016 live: See IAF's Su-30 MKI, LCA Tejas and 180-odd aircraft fire missiles and weapons

Exercise Iron Fist 2016 is being aired live March 18 on Doordarshan (DD).

Mar 17, 2016

Iron Fist 2016: New promo video released, HAL Light Combat Helicopter's participation confirmed

Iron Fist 2016 scheduled to be held on March 18, 2016.

Mar 16, 2016

Airbus Group planning global defence hub in India

The European aerospace and defence firm will build this infrastructure if it gets the Indian Air Force and Navy contracts it is vying for.

Mar 15, 2016

Iron Fist 2016: IAF combat drills to see Sukhoi-30MKI firing Astra missiles

The Iron Fist 2016 exercise, to be held in Rajasthan on March 18, will see the participation of 181 IAF aircraft.

Mar 11, 2016

India can't fight Pakistan and China at same time, IAF says as US Senate clears sale of F-16 fighter jets to Islamabad

The U.S. Senate voted 71 to 24 Thursday against a resolution to block the $700 million sale of the Lockheed Martin fighter jets.

Mar 11, 2016

IAF to up the ante on air mishap search and rescue operations

IAF to ramp up its search and rescue operations by using increased electro-optical instruments and emergency location transmitters.

Mar 1, 2016

LCA Tejas to fire weapons at Iron Fist 2016

LCA Tejas recently test-fired the Derby BVR missile.

Feb 26, 2016

LCA Tejas Mk 2 testing by 2017: DRDO chief

LCA Tejas Mk 2 will feature a powerful GE F414-GE-INS6 engine.

Feb 20, 2016

Russia showcases export version of Su-30SM at Singapore Airshow

Several countries in Southeast Asia, Middle East and North Africa have show interest in the fighter jet.

Feb 19, 2016

DRDO to soon begin trials of anti-radiation missile

The missile may be inducted in about two years, following the completion of developmental trials.

Feb 17, 2016

India, Russia restart talks on FGFA project, production of Kamov helicopters in India

A Russian delegation is in New Delhi to hold talks with the Indian counterparts on Sukhoi T-50 fighters and Kamov 226T helicopters.

Feb 10, 2016

LCA Tejas received inquiries at Bahrain International Airshow: HAL chief

LCA Tejas had its first outing outside India at the Bahrain International Airshow, making quite an impression with its abilities.

Jan 29, 2016

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