INDIA AIR FORCE
India may finalise 114 Rafale fighter jet deal with France by current financial year: IAF chief
India is planning to finalize a significant multi-role fighter aircraft deal by the end of this financial year. The proposed acquisition involves purchasing 114 Rafale fighter jets to enhance the Indian Air Force's capabilities. Current negotiations are focused on price and other important issues related to the procurement. The Chief of Air Staff emphasized the need for increased air power and self-reliance in manufacturing capabilities.
Rajnath Singh hails India-Japan defence ties as Japanese fighter jets arrive for Exercise Veer Guardian
Japan's fighter jets have touched down in Jodhpur to participate in Exercise Veer Guardian 2026 for a joint air defense drill designed to bolster cooperation between the two nations. This exercise will see the deployment of top-notch aircraft, including Tejas, Su-30 MKI, and Rafale, sharpening their combat capabilities and enhancing interoperability. The drills are set to conclude on September 22, 2026, marking a new era of defense collaboration.
India, Japan deepen maritime security ties, agree to explore joint naval shipbuilding
India and Japan agreed to deepen maritime security cooperation and naval coordination. They will strengthen naval coordination and explore joint development in shipbuilding. The pact will enhance cooperation in maritime domain awareness and disaster relief. Both nations will also enhance coordination for protecting sea lines of communication. This agreement aims to advance their defense partnership in the Indo-Pacific region.
Kargil: Mirage 2000, MiG-21s deployed under Op Safed Sagar turned tide of war in India's favour
Operation Safed Sagar utilized precision bombs, striking intruders at high altitudes. Mirage 2000 jets delivered a decisive blow, hastening enemy withdrawal from strategic heights. MiG-21s and MiG-27s also supported air operations during the Kargil conflict. Helicopters provided crucial casualty evacuation and transport aircraft supplied forward airfields. The IAF's role turned the tide of the war in India's favor.
MiG-21 'bird of all seasons', shaped generations of pilots, says Rajnath Singh
Speaking at the decommissioning ceremony of the jets after over six decades of service, Rajnath Singh said that the MiG-21 excelled as an interceptor, ground attack platform and in its frontline air defence role and is an inspiration for India to develop indigenous platforms like the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas.
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IAF's Su-30 MKIs to be part of 20-nation mega 'Exercise Pitch Black' in Australia
The India Air Force announced that its Su-30 MKI fighter jets will participate in a biennial multinational aerial warfare exercise in Australia starting later this month. The event, known as 'Exercise Pitch Black 24,' will run from July 12 to August 2 and will be its largest edition yet, with 20 countries taking part. According to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), this year's exercise will be the biggest in its 43-year history.
India Air Force proudly says it is gender agnostic: IAF chief
"The India Air Force proudly... we say we are gender agnostic. In the officer's cadre, every branch, every stream, every substream has got women officers now. We have had the first woman CO (commanding officer) of our combat squadron," IAF chief Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari said.
Conflicts in last few decades established pre-eminence of aerospace power: IAF chief
"India has the capability and more importantly, the will, to respond at a level that we deem appropriate and to impose our own escalation matrix," he said. "We, the men and women in uniform, are the cutting edge of that response. Therefore, it is imperative that we keep that edge as sharp and lethal as possible," he added.
India intensifies defence exchanges with Egypt
India’s Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari visited Egypt from 28 November to 2 December 2021 and attended the ‘Egypt Air Power Symposium’ and delivered a keynote address on ‘Strategic Air Intelligence in confronting new and non-organized threats.’
India Air Force airlifts over 100 people stranded in Assam’s Ditokcherra
A defence spokesman said that following the requisition of the District Disaster Management Agency (DDMA) in Dima Hasao District, a Column of Assam Rifles was activated to assist the civil administration in providing relief to more than 1,000 stranded passengers and facilitated their evacuation to Guwahati.
Unity Run at Southern Air Command to commemorate 75th anniversary of India's independence
The event is part of a series of programmes and activities the central government has planned this year to celebrate 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' in view of the 75th anniversary of India's independence, a Defence Ministry release said.
Dzükou Valley wildfire under control, say officials
Reviewing on the ongoing activities at Dzükou, DC & DDMA Chairman informed that the situation was more or less under control .The activities of fire line cutting was carried out in full swing while 4 (four) India Air Force (IAF) helicopters, two helicopters from Rangapahar Military Station and two from Dimapur Civil Airfield were on Bambi Bucket operations to contain the inferno.
Lifeline Udan flights delivered over 350 tonnes of air cargo across the Northeast India during the lockdown period
The airports located in North East are quick connecting links between the states and the people living here and during the nation-wide lock down, the AAI has been providing air navigational and on ground services for the- Life Line Udan flights enabling smooth and timely flow of medical goods and supporting items to the states.
CDS thanks COVID-19 warriors; fighter jet flypast, petal showers planned
There will be a flypast by the Air Force from Srinagar to Trivandrum, and another one starting from Dibrugarh in Assam to Kutch in Gujarat. It'll include both transport & fighter aircrafts. During the India Air Force's flypast, several aircraft will also be showering flower petals at some places
Singapore, India air forces hold joint training exercise
To commemorate the 10th edition of the Joint Military Training, the scope of the exercise was expanded to include an air-sea training component for the first time, with supporting assets from the Indian Navy, said Singapore's Def Ministry. The RSAF has deployed six F-16C/D fighter aircraft to train alongside the IAF's six SU-30MKI fighter aircraft.
View: How Balakot airstrikes changed the game
The Indian leadership feared escalation, thus creating the perception of India being a soft state.
Does Rahul Gandhi need certificate from Pakistan on Rafale: BJP
BJP hit back with Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad alleging that the Congress president believes Pakistan more than Indian forces and its leaders.
Government to give casualty figure in airstrike: IAF chief
Commenting on the aerial dogfight between India and Pakistan, the Air Chief Marshal said that the MiG-21 used against the F-16 is an upgraded aircraft with advanced weapons system.
India won't stop at any cost, we will fight, win and grow as one: Prime Minister Narendra Modi
"We need to show our enemies that nothing can stop our growth," Narendra Modi said.
Air Marshal RKS Shera is new SMSO at IAF's Maintenance Command
Shera, an alumnus of National Defence College (NDC) and Naval War College (NWC), took charge yesterday, a release issued by Defence PRO said.
Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa on 4-day Australia tour
Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa has begun a four-day visit to Australia to explore ways to deepen engagement between the air forces of the two countries.
Government focussed on strengthening armed forces: Nirmala Sitharaman
There would not be any dearth of efforts on the part of the government to strengthen the defence forces, she told a gathering of India Air Force personnel.
India issues request for information for fighter aircraft contract: Air Force
Boeing , Lockheed Martin , Saab and Dassault are among the global manufacturers expected to compete for the order to equip IAF with military jets.
Acquired from scrap, restored Dakota to join IAF fleet in March
Douglas DC3 aircraft, better known as the Dakota, carried the troops of the Army's 1 Sikh Regiment to Srinagar on October 27, 1947, during the first Indo-Pak War, besides carrying supplies and refugees.
Airbus may partner Tatas for manufacturing defence transport aircraft
Airbus is likely to tie up with the Tatas to manufacture transport planes for the defence sector, sources familiar with the development said.
Monster India, Air Force Placement Cell in tie-up
Monster India announced collaboration with the Indian Air Force Placement Cell to assist retired and shortly retiring officers for a second stint in their careers.
Pakistan claims Indian fighter jets enter its airspace
They said the incident occurred over Pakpattan district, 200-km from the provincial capital of Lahore.
Rockwell Collins, Tata Power to bid for India air force radio contract worth $150 mn-$200 mn
An Indian Air Force contract, jointly bid for by Rockwell Collins Inc and a unit of Tata Power, is expected to be worth $150 million to $200 million.
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