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The Indian Air Force (IAF) is the air arm of the Indian Armed Forces. Its primary mission is to secure Indian airspace and to conduct aerial warfare during armed conflicts. It was officially established on 8 October 1932 as an auxiliary air force of the British India which honoured India's aviation service during World War.
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Just 50 air-launched weapons pulverised Pak, says IAF vice-chiefOperation Sindoor, where India launched under 50 air-launched weapons at Pakistani airbases and radar sites, compelled Pakistan to negotiate, according to IAF Vice Chief Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari...IndiaTimes - Published | |
'Operation Sindoor continues, preparedness has to be very high,' says CDS Chauhan; claims 'there are no runners up in war'CDS Anil Chauhan affirmed the continuation of Operation Sindoor, initiated in response to the Pahalgam attack, emphasising the necessity for constant readiness. He highlighted the evolving nature of..IndiaTimes - Published | |
BIG tension for Pakistan, China, as India gears up to acquire 2-3 squadrons of fifth-generation fighter jets from...The Indian Air Force (IAF) is looking to acquire two to three squadrons of fifth-generation fighter jets from foreign sources to strengthen its combat capabilities until the indigenous Advanced Medium..DNA - Published | |
Fighter jets: Flying towards scary parity with PakistanWith the last MiG-21s getting phased out, IAF will have almost the same number of fighter squadrons as Pakistan’s air force. And it can get worse. Here’s whyIndiaTimes - Published | |
MiG-21 retires after 62 yrs in service: IAF bids farewell to ‘flying coffin’; why it's a big dealThe Indian Air Force will retire the MiG-21 fighter jet after six decades of service. A farewell ceremony is scheduled for September 19 at Chandigarh airbase. Squadron 23, known as the Panthers, will..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Indian Air Force to retire MiG-21 fighter jet after six decades of service, ceremonial send off on...The MiG-21s were India's first supersonic jets and played a key role in all major Indian military operations since their induction in 1963.DNA - Published | |
Stranded jet in Kerala: UK’s F-35B finally cleared to fly today after 39 Days - TimelineA UK's Royal Navy F-35B fighter jet, valued at over $110 million, is scheduled to depart from Thiruvananthapuram airport on Tuesday after successful repairs. The advanced aircraft made an emergency..IndiaTimes - Published | |
India, Pak continue shadow boxing with Notams along borders for air exercisesFollowing recent cross-border hostilities, India and Pakistan continue strategic posturing by issuing Notams to reserve airspace for exercises. The IAF plans air combat drills near the border from July..IndiaTimes - Published | |
India likely to get 3 Apache attack choppers from US for its Army on July 21The Indian Army is set to receive its first consignment of three Apache attack helicopters from the US on July 21, significantly boosting its combat capabilities. These AH-64E Apaches, known for their..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Shubhanshu Shukla returns to Earth: How much did ISRO spend for IAF Group Captain's Axiom-4 space mission?Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla on Tuesday returned to Earth after successfully completing the ambitious Axiom-4 mission. Shukla, an IAF Group Captain, made a splashdown landing along with three..DNA - Published | |
India gets second GE-404 engine for LCA MK-1A, to receive 12 more by end of current fiscalIndia has received the second GE-404 engine from the US for its LCA Mark 1A fighter jet program, with more deliveries expected this fiscal year. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) will integrate these..IndiaTimes - Published | DRDO's ASTRA: BVRAAM missile successfully test-fired; IAF conducts trial from Su-30 MKIDRDO and IAF successfully tested the ASTRA missile, featuring an indigenous RF seeker, against high-speed aerial targets off the coast of Odisha. The missile achieved a direct hit, validating its..IndiaTimes - Published |
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Both IAF pilots killed after Jaguar fighter crashed in Rajasthan, court of enquiry set up for investigationA Jaguar aircraft of the IAF crashed in Rajasthan's Churu district on Wednesday, official sources said. The aircraft crashed in an agriculture field in Bhanoda village around 1.25 pm. A court of..DNA - Published | F-35 stranded in Kerala: UK technicians arrive to repair stranded fighter jet; grounded since June 14A UK Royal Air Force Airbus A400M arrived in Kerala carrying aviation engineers to repair a stranded British F-35B Lightning fighter jet. The jet made an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram..IndiaTimes - Published |
India plans supersonic firepower upgrade: IAF eyes Israeli AIR LORA missile after Rampage success - detailsThe Indian Air Force is considering acquiring the AIR LORA missile from Israel Aerospace Industries to enhance its long-range strike capabilities. With a range of 400 kilometers, AIR LORA offers..IndiaTimes - Published | After IAF, Navy gets 1st woman fighter pilotFollowing the IAF's lead, the Navy is preparing its first woman fighter pilot. Sub-Lieutenant Aastha Poonia received her "Wings of Gold" after completing transitional fighter training on Hawk advanced..IndiaTimes - Published |
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Axiom-4 mission: President Murmu, PM Modi hail Shubhanshu Shukla to space; ‘It’s a deja vu moment’, says IAFIndiaTimes - Published | 41 years before Shubhanshu Shukla, Rakesh Sharma became first Indian to go to Space, he now lives in THIS town, works with...Forty-one years before Shubhanshu Shukla's mission took off for space, IAF Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma had scripted history by becoming the first-ever Indian to go to outer space. But over the past..DNA - Published |
Axiom-4 Launch: Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla shares emotional message for wife ahead of space journey, says, 'No one travels to space...'Indian Air Force (IAF) Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, one of the astronauts selected under India's Gaganyaan program, is set to create history today by becoming the second Indian to travel to space..DNA - Published | Axiom-4: SpaceX rocket lifts off with ISRO astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, here is everything about IAF man and his missionThe four-member crew of Axiom-4 Mission is scheduled to conduct 60 scientific experiments. Indian researchers have proposed seven of these. IAF Group Captain Shubhnashu Shukla will participate in a..DNA - Published |
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Apache lands safely after mid-air snagAn Indian Air Force Apache attack helicopter executed an emergency landing near Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh, on Friday due to a technical snag warning. Following thorough inspections, the helicopter was..IndiaTimes - Published | Operation Sindoor: 9 aircraft lost, drones destroyed, missiles blocked - Inside details of IAF's 4-day onslaught on PakistanOperation Sindoor, India's retaliatory strikes following the Pahalgam terror attack, decimated significant Pakistani military assets, including fighter jets and missile systems. The Indian Air Force..IndiaTimes - Published |
Bad news for Pakistan, China as IAF to get new powerful fighter jet which is capable of..The Air Chief Marshal quoted Britain's wartime Prime Minister Winston Churchill, saying, "Why promise what you can't deliver?" Now, HAL getting the first 'center fuselage' made for Tejas Mk-1A just a..DNA - Published | Air Marshal Jasvir Singh Mann takes over as Senior Air Staff Officer, Western Air CommandAir Marshal Jasvir Singh Mann has been appointed as the Senior Air Staff Officer of the Western Air Command, Indian Air Force. Prior to this, he served as the Director General (Weapon Systems) at Air..IndiaTimes - Published |
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