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Nirmala Sitharaman visit to Arunachal Pradesh

Gagan Shakti 2018 proves that India can overpower enemies, says Nirmala Sitharaman

Gagan Shakti is the biggest IAF exercise in terms of scale since Operation Brasstacks in 1986-1987 or Operation Parakram in 2001-2002.

Apr 20, 2018

Lockheed Martin offers new civil Hercules aircraft to India; will deliver 6 military aircraft this year

Lockheed Martin is transforming the Hercules military aircraft into a civilian one. It is expected to cost around $65 million.

Feb 17, 2017

Aero India 2017: F-16 Block 70 will strengthen India-US military-strategic alliance, says Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin says the F-16 is ready for any challenge, combining innovative structural and capability upgrades.

Feb 15, 2017

US Defence Secretary Ash Carter with Indian Defence Minister Manohar Parikar

Will India take up these new US proposals on vertical lift aircraft and infantry combat vehicles?

The new US proposals have been put forward to India under DTTI, a mechanism for defence cooperation.

Dec 31, 2016

IAF deploys major aircraft to transport banknotes, ferries over 160 tonnes of new currency

IAF has deployed some of its big aircraft like C-130J Super Hercules and C-17 Globemaster for transporting newly minted notes.

Nov 29, 2016

Full-scale search on for IAF aircraft missing with 29 people on board

The Navy, Indian Air Force and Coast Guard are trying to locate the AN-32 aircraft that was en route to Port Blair from Chennai.

Jul 22, 2016

Defexpo India 2016: Lockheed Martin plans to showcase an array of products, including Javelin, Hellfire and F-35

India is hosting Defence Expo 2016 in South Goa from March 28 to March 31.

Mar 25, 2016

Exercise Iron Fist 2016: IAF successfully conducts combat drills; Astra, Akash missiles and LCA Tejas show their power

The Indian Air Force conducted Exercise Iron First 2016 at Pokhran, Rajasthan.

Mar 19, 2016

India ramps up road construction and Advanced Landing Grounds in Arunachal Pradesh with focus on China

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar has said around 660 km of road-laying has been completed in Arunachal Pradesh.

Mar 14, 2016

Lockheed wins $969 million contract for 17 C-130J aircraft

The work is expected to be completed by April 2020, the Department of Defense said.

Nov 11, 2015

India, US Clear 2 Major Defence Deals as Carter Holds Talks with Parrikar

The two countries have agreed to jointly develop protective gear for soldiers against biological and chemical warfare and to build generators.

Jun 3, 2015

Obama's India Visit: New Additions to Republic Day Fly Past, MiG-29Ks and P-8I Included

India's maritime work horses, MiG-29Ks and P-8I will make the traditional fly past on Republic Day.

Jan 10, 2015

IAF plane crash: Deceased Squadron's family lament over authorities apathy

Kanpur, March 29 (ANI): Family of Squadron leader of Indian Air Force (IAF), Ashish Yadav, who was killed in the cargo plane crash, resented no response from the Air Force authorities post incident. C-130J Super Hercules IAF cargo plane crashed on Friday, killing its crew of five, highlighting poor safety standards across the country's armed services. Yadav was a Squadron leader at the Hindon Air Base of Agra. It was the first crash of a Hercules aircraft of the Indian Air Force, which has been plagued for years by the crashes of its Russian-made MiG-21 fighters.

Mar 29, 2014

IAF's C-130J Super Hercules crashes near Gwalior, Retd Wing Commander calls it shocking

New Delhi, March 28 (ANI): In a major setback to the Air Force, IAF's C-130J Super Hercules on Friday crashed near Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh after taking off from Agra air base, killing five crew members, including four officers. Talking about the incident, Wing Commander (Retd.) Praful Bakshi said that it is shocking keeping in view the capability of the aircraft in terms of safety and operational aspects. He further said that this is shocking but speculating on the reasons is not fair and that one should wait for the investigative court to come to nay conclusion. He also said that the incident had not only monetary loss but the loss of lives of potential air force officers which is irreplaceable.

Mar 28, 2014

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Indian Air Force's C-130 Super Hercules Military Aircraft Recently Used for MH370 Hunt Crashes in Gwalior; 5 Killed

The C-130 J Plane, also known as super Hercules crashed 75 kilometers from Gwalior.