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BrahMos missile integrated into Su-30MKI

SU-30 MKI to become deadlier; will be loaded with latest avionics, radars

Till now, IAF has inducted more than 250 of the 272 Sukhois originally contracted in batches from Russia for a cost of more than $12 billion.

Oct 8, 2019

Does India have enough fighter jets to win a two-front war with Pakistan, China?

The IAF Chief drew attention to the urgency of raising the number of squadrons to 42 from the current 30, which could decline further.

Oct 6, 2019

LCA Tejas to get more teeth with beyond-visual-range air-to-air Astra missile

Confident after successful user trials of 110 km Astra beyond visual range air-to-air missile on frontline Sukhoi-30MKI, DRDO plans to integrate longer-range version in LCA Tejas.

Sep 29, 2019

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tejas LCA

Will Rajnath Singh's historic sortie boost defence confidence in LCA Tejas?

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh became the first defence minister to fly on Tejas when he took off from HAL Airport in Bengaluru on a twin-seater version of the world's smallest 4th generation fighter.

Sep 19, 2019

Why is Pakistan worried about Astra missile test from BrahMos-equipped Su-30MKI?

Indigenously developed beyond-visual-range, air-to-air missile Astra makes frontline fighter Sukhoi-30MKI, in combination with Brahmos ground attack missile, a deadly spearhead for Balakot-like deep-penetration strikes.

Sep 18, 2019

Watch | Air-to-Air missile Astra successfully flight tested from Su-30 MKI

Air Force successfully test-fires air-to-air Astra missile from Sukhoi-30 MKI

The indigenously designed air-to-air missile Astra was launched from Sukhoi-30 MKI combat aircraft as a part of user trials.

Sep 17, 2019

IAF chief BS Dhanoa with Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman on MiG-21

Abhinandan Varthaman relives with IAF chief the heroics of daring F-16 kill

Wing Commander Abhinandan flew MiG-21 sortie with Air Chief Marshal Dhanoa to relive historic dogfight of February 27 in which he shot down PAF's US-built F-16.

Sep 2, 2019

Sukhoi-30 fighter aircraft of Indian Airforce

IAF may turn down HAL proposal for making 4 additional squadrons of Sukhoi-30

HAL is expecting to get an order of at least 10 aircraft for the IAF to keep its Nashik plant running.

Aug 15, 2019

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Cold Start doctrine begins, deep strike groups to be based in Jammu, Punjab and Rajasthan

Defence establishment gives the 'Cold Start' doctrine more teeth by raising integrated battle groups (IBG) that can rapidly deploy and strike deep across the border

Aug 13, 2019

India boosts air power; inks Rs 1,500 crore missile deal with Russia

The new missiles will enhance Indian military prowess by providing Sukhoi the capability to attack the enemy at long range.

Jul 30, 2019

IAF to match skills of Sukhoi 30MKIs with French Air Force Rafales in France

Rafale and Sukhoi 30MKIs a deadly combo, will make Pak worried: Vice-Chief Air Marshall

IAF would soon induct 114 fighter jets which would make up for the fast depleting fighter squadrons.

Jul 12, 2019

India to buy more Sukhoi Su-30MKI and MiG 29 fighter jets from Russia

Moscow also says it is processing New Delhi's request for 20 additional advanced MiG-29UPG twin-engine jet fighter aircraft.

Jul 10, 2019

Longer-range BrahMos upgrade for Su-30MKIs makes India's air superiority total

Upgraded BrahMos missile of 500km range has been successfully testfired from IAF's advanced frontline fighter Su-30MKI, making India the only country with fighter jets armed with long-range supersonic cruise missiles.

Jul 8, 2019

IAF to buy 114 fighter jets worth Rs 1.25 lakh crore under 'Make in India'

The IAF will also see a replacement of its ageing AN-32 fleet, which recently witnessed two major accidents, with tactical C-295 aircraft being built under the Tata-Airbus joint venture.