Indian Air Force

PIB refutes claims of IAF jet shot down in Nepal

Fact Check: No, Nepal has not shot down an Indian Air Force jet

A false narrative is being run on social media stating that India carried out an airstrike in Nepal and the Nepalese forces shot down an IAF jet in retaliation.

Jul 24, 2020

How Rafale will greatly enhance IAF's regional air superiority

The 36 Rafale jets coming at a price of about $8.7 billion can take off from high-altitude bases like Leh and will be of critical support to Kargil-like situations.

Jul 1, 2020

Watch: IAF's Cheetah helicopter makes emergency landing on KGP expressway in Haryana

The French-origin Cheetah helicopter carrying four people approached the new KMP Expressway in Haryana's Sonepat at a slow rate of descent.

Jun 26, 2020

123 cadets commissioned into IAF during Hyderabad's Air Force Academy's parade

This is the 205th course of the Indian Air Force Academy of pre-commissioning training of Flight Cadets of various IAF branches

Jun 20, 2020

Ready 24x7 to remove Pak terror camps: IAF Chief RKS Bhadauria's stern warning to Pakistan

On the question of airstrikes at terror launchpads across the Line of Control (LoC) in Pakistan occupied Kashmir (PoK), the IAF chief said: "If the situation demands so, of course, Indian Air Force is ready 24x7."

May 18, 2020

Rajnath Singh flies IAF Light Combat Aircraft Tejas

MoD's big 'Make in India' push: Focus shifts to indigenous manufacturing

In case the government goes ahead with the decision, it would be a huge setback for the world's leading defence manufacturers.

May 14, 2020

Sukhoi-30 fighter aircraft of Indian Airforce

IAF's fierce response against Chinese attempts to violate airspace in Ladakh

The Indian Air Force (IAF) sent a strong message to China as it deployed fighter jets minutes after spotting Chinese choppers flying near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh.

May 12, 2020

Honouring Covid-19 heroes: IAF choppers shower flowers on hospitals across India | Live Updates

The IAF chopper showered flower petals on the Police War Memorial in the national capital to pay tribute to police officers keeping the law and order across India in the time of coronavirus crisis.

May 3, 2020

IAF honours corona warriors on May 3: Complete details of fly-pasts, other activities

In one of its kind gestures, the Indian Armed Forces will carry out a set of thanks-giving activities including fly-pasts and showering of flowers to salute all the COVID-19 warriors across the country.

May 3, 2020

DGCA allows Indian airlines to ferry medical equipments and essentials amid coronavirus pandemic

The DGCA has allowed the airlines to carry cargo with the passenger cabins and on seats, apart from the aircraft belly.

Apr 2, 2020

IAF ramps up fight against Coronavirus, deploys transport aircraft to ferry medical equipment

Notably, ever since the outbreak of Covid-19 in the country, the tri-services have been playing a critical role containing the spread of this deadly virus.

Mar 29, 2020

IAF to evacuate Indians stranded in Iran

IAF to evacuate Indians stranded in coronavirus-hit Iran

An Indian Air Force plane takes off for Tehran to bring back Indians stranded in coronavirus-hit Iran

Mar 9, 2020

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates HAL's Light Combat Helicopter Production Hangar

The Indian Multi-Role Helicopter is aimed at replacing the existing medium-lift helicopters such as Mi17's, Kamovs and Seakings which will be phased out in the coming 10-12 years.

Feb 28, 2020

Disability Pension shocker: Babus kept political leadership in dark over withdrawal of tax benefits to veterans

The decision has been strongly condemned by the veteran community requesting a direct intervention from Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

Feb 24, 2020

Indian Air Force may rejig rules to stop senior pilots from premature separation

The Indian Air Force is already facing a shortage of around 500 officers against the sanctioned strength, the high rate of premature retirement has added to the forces' problems.

Feb 24, 2020

Here's why Thanjavur is chosen as IAF's first Sukhoi base in South India

The Sukhois in Thanjavur will be loaded with the BrahMos missile, which has a range of around 300 kilometers.

Jan 21, 2020

Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Rawat

To secure skies, CDS General Rawat seeks proposal on Air Defence Command

General Rawat also asked the branch heads of the Air force, Army, Navy, and Coast guard to submit recommendations for inter-service synergy and jointness

Jan 3, 2020

CDS General Bipin Rawat directs officials to prepare Air Defence Command plan by June 30

After taking charge as the first CDS, General Rawat had held a meeting with important functionaries of the Integrated Defence Staff.

Jan 3, 2020

Adieus Bahadur: MiG-27 roared through the skies for last time, IAF squadrons' strength comes down to 28

MiG-27 of the Indian Airforce played a critical role in destroying the well-built bunkers of the Pakistani intruders in Kargil war, 1999.

Dec 27, 2019

'Bahadur' MiG-27 roars through the skies for the last time before decommission

The fighter aircraft took to the skies one last time at the Jodhpur airbase where the only IAF squadron that operates the MiG 27 is based.