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The MiG-21 underwent several upgrades, most recently the Bison version equipped with modern avionics, radar and beyond-visual-range missiles

From Cockpit to Lab: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla shares his journey to space

Shubhanshu Shukla is the second Indian to travel to space and the first to visit the ISS. He spent 19 days there, conducting scientific experiments crucial to India’s Gaganyaan mission.

India to receive first batch of Apache attack helicopters from US on July 21: Report

Also known as the 'tanks in the air', the AH-64Es advanced attack helicopters will land at the Indian Air Force's (IAF) Hindon Air Force Station. They are to be deployed on the Pakistan border.

IAF Chief Hails Operation Sindoor, Says It's Shining Testament To Unparalleled Prowess Of The IAF

Air Chief Marshal A P Singh, Chief of the Indian Air Force, highlighted the success of Operation Sindoor during his address at the Combined Graduation Parade at the Air Force Academy in Dundigal. Launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack, the operation demonstrated the IAF’s ability to deliver swift, precise, and decisive action, underscoring its unmatched operational prowess. Singh praised the exceptional coordination and synergy between the armed forces during the mission. He urged the newly commissioned flying officers to embrace and strengthen jointness among services as they progress in their careers. Emphasizing the IAF’s role as the nation’s first responder, he reminded officers of their duty to uphold the trust placed in the force by every citizen. The event also marked the successful completion of pre-commissioning training for flight cadets from various IAF branches, celebrating their transition into commissioned service members of the Indian Air Force.

IAF to get Rs 10,000 crore indigenous I-STAR spy planes for precision strikes: Report

The ISTAR provides air-to-ground surveillance to the forces to help them in carrying out precision strikes.

Stealth eagle gliding in the Indian sky

Allowing the private sector to compete to build a stealth fighter plane for IAF represents an inflection point in more ways than one. It’s a vote of confidence in the domestic manufacturing base, public and private. Furthermore, it’s a signal that the government will not let India lose its fighter combat edge on account of the China-to-Pakistan supply chain. That said, the challenge of getting a grip on an adequately powered engine remains

Who is Vyomika Singh? IAF Wing Commander who briefed media on Operation Sindoor

Vyomika Singh was commissioned as a helicopter pilot in the IAF and received a permanent commission in the branch on December 18, 2019.

Pahalgam Attack Update: IAF Drills & Navy Missile Test Post-Attack

Just days after the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, India’s defence forces have intensified operations. The IAF conducts 'Exercise Aakraman' with frontline jets, while the Navy successfully test-fires a missile from INS Surat. Meanwhile, the Army strengthens its presence along the LoC as tensions with Pakistan rise.

Exercise Aakraman: IAF's Rafales, Su-30s conduct drills for complex attack missions

The Indian Air Force had used the Mirage 2000 fighter jets in 2019 but has indicted many force multipliers like the S-400 air defence system, which can be the very effective against the airborne early warning and control aircraft of the adversaries

GPS spoofing: Every mission was achieved as planned, says IAF

India sent the first consignment of relief materials to Myanmar on March 29 in a C-130J aircraft and its pilots reported that the plane's GPS signal was tampered with when it was in Myanmar's airspace.

India sends 15 tonnes of relief material on IAF aircraft to quake-hit Myanmar

The relief materials being sent include tents, sleeping bags, blankets, ready-to-eat meals, water purifiers, solar lamps, generator sets and essential medicines.

BDL, HAL, other defence stocks surge up to 6% on DAC's nod for Rs 54,000 crore acquisition plans

The rally in the share prices pushed the Nifty India Defence index up over a percent, extending gains for a seventh consecutive session.

'Ridiculous': IAF Chief on filming of conversation with HAL officials during Aero India

The IAF Chief was also asked about reports that Pakistan is going to get a fifth generation fighter aircraft from a neighbouring country.It is in open source intelligence domain, there are talks going on of fifth generation aircraft being given to Pakistan, he said.

IAF's AN-32 transport aircraft crash lands in West Bengal’s Bagdogra , crew safe

The crew of the AN-32 aircraft are safe, they said.The aircraft is being recovered from the site, the officials said.

Delay in Tejas delivery; IAF chief fumes, says 'I'm just not confident of HAL'

Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh has expressed growing frustration with Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), citing a lack of confidence in the company due to its ongoing delays in delivering and upgrading the Tejas light combat aircraft. Singh's remarks, made during a video released at the start of Aero India 2025, emphasized the need for HAL to address the IAF’s concerns. This is not the first time HAL has faced criticism for not meeting timelines. The company has attributed these delays to sanctions imposed on India after the 1998 nuclear tests. HAL's Chairman, D K Sunil, assured that they would meet the timelines, including delivering at least 11 Tejas-Mk1A aircraft by March 2025 as part of an 83-aircraft contract. The Tejas project, which began in 1984, was primarily developed by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), with HAL becoming involved only after the 2014 Make-in-India push.

Israel army says intercepted projectile launched from Yemen

"One projectile launched from Yemen was intercepted by the IAF (Israeli air force) prior to crossing into Israeli territory," the military said in a statement.

Air Force Day 2024: Want to join the Indian Air Force? Veterans tell us what it takes to be an IAF officer

How to become a successful IAF officer: Indian Air Force veterans tell us what intangible qualities define true leadership in the skies. Plus, the technical requirements to join IAF, including age criteria and entrance tests.

4 dead and several hospitalised as chaos erupts at IAF’s Chennai air show

Over 13 lakh spectators arrived at the venue via train, subway, metro, cars, and buses to watch the show, making it the greatest air show crowd ever recorded.

China ahead of India in technology & production rate of military equipment: IAF Chief

The IAF has placed an order with HAL for 83 Tejas Mark-1A aircraft. The deliveries were to begin in March. However, not a single aircraft has been delivered yet

IAF chief on Tejas delivery delay: HAL has limitations, need private players to chip in

HAL has also its own limitations and looking at the numbers involved, we need the private industry to chip in to meet the production challenges, say Singh.

Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh appointed as next Chief of Air Staff

Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh was commissioned into the fighter pilot stream of the Indian Air Force in December 1984

IAF's MiG-29 aircraft crashes near Barmer in Rajasthan, pilot safe

'During a routine night training mission in Barmer sector, an IAF MiG-29 encountered a critical technical snag, forcing the pilot to eject. The pilot is safe and no loss of life or property was reported. A Court of Inquiry has been ordered,' IAF said in a tweet.

IAF set to hold its largest-ever multilateral exercise: What is 'Tarang Shakti'?

More than 150 aircraft from 10 nations will soar into the skies during the exercise marking a major milestone in India's military diplomacy. The exercise aims to promote interoperability as well as mutual understanding among the participating countries through a series of complex aerial drills and missions

'Draft note' to upgrade Sukhoi fighter jets ready for PM-led panel review

The proposal outlines a comprehensive upgrade for the initial batch of 84 Sukhoi jets, with a total estimated cost of around Rs 63,000 crore.