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MiG-29 crash near Agra: Pilot safe, IAF orders probe [details]

A MiG-29 fighter jet crashed near Agra, Uttar Pradesh, during a routine training sortie, but the pilot ejected safely. This is the second recent crash of a MiG-29, an aircraft known for its reliability and maneuverability.

18 days ago

'Tarang Shakti' Exercise aimed at enhancing operational coordination among friendly countries: Rajnath Singh

'Tarang Shakti': Joint Exercise aimed at enhancing operational coordination among friendly countries, says Raksha Mantri

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has said that the 'Tarang Shakti' Exercise is aimed at enhancing operational coordination among friendly countries.

Sep 12, 2024

Who is Air Marshal Tejinder Singh, new Deputy Chief of Air Force?

Air Marshal Tejinder Singh has assumed the role of Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (DCAS) at the Air Headquarters in New Delhi. Singh's appointment comes at a critical time as the IAF is working on several important aircraft projects.

Sep 1, 2024

Fighter jet "buzzes" around Kolkata suburbs; citizens alarmed and concerned [details]

A fighter aircraft buzzed around parts of the northern suburbs of Kolkata on Monday afternoon, resulting in speculation and a bit of concern regarding the pilot's welfare.

Nov 14, 2022

IAF to phase out all MiG-21 squadrons by 2025; a look at crashes of India's longest-serving fighter plane

A number of MiG-21 crashes in recent years have brought attention to India's longest-serving fighter plane, its safety record, and the IAF's intentions to replace the outdated aircraft with newer ones in the years to come.

Jul 29, 2022

MiG-21 of Indian Airforce crashes in Barmer, Rajasthan; both pilots dead [details]

In the last five years alone, at least 44 military personnel have perished in a total of 46 aircraft and helicopter mishaps. Particularly, the older MiG-21s of Soviet provenance

Jul 28, 2022

Sukhoi-30 fighter aircraft of Indian Airforce

Su-30 MKIs' upgradation plan to be put on hold; India to re-negotiate to include more local components

The prolonged confrontation between Russia and Ukraine has caused delays in the supply of fighter aircraft replacement parts.

May 8, 2022

Viral! NDA squadrons' medley takes over internet, netizens say "Faujies can sing too" [Watch]

NDA squadrons' romantic medley video goes viral, netizens floored

Feb 3, 2022

IAF getting 83 Tejas Mark 1A fighter jets worth Rs 48,000 crore; HAL bags massive deal [Details]

In order to replace its ageing MiG-21 fighters the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) program started in the 1980s, the project got delayed multiple times and eventually, an earlier version of Tejas was inducted in IAF in 2016.

Jan 13, 2021

Rajnath Singh flies IAF Light Combat Aircraft Tejas

MoD's big 'Make in India' push: Focus shifts to indigenous manufacturing

In case the government goes ahead with the decision, it would be a huge setback for the world's leading defence manufacturers.

May 14, 2020

Here's why Rafale aircraft's delivery to India may get delayed

As per schedule, France will be delivering 11 Rafale aircraft this year which may get delayed.

Mar 21, 2020

Boeing likely to offer F-15EX fighter aircraft to the Indian Air Force

The offer, which is in the premature stage, will be the part of the project Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft 2.0 or simply project MMRCA 2.0 under which IAF is planning to induct 114 new combat jets worth around $ 18 billion.

Feb 13, 2020

Budget 2020: Defence Budget is the reason why India can't defeat Pakistan in one week

The recent development pertaining to funds allocation in the defence sector has proved that the Prime Minister's statement of the Indian Army's capability to defeat Pakistan in one week is nothing but just rhetoric.

Feb 2, 2020

Here's why Thanjavur is chosen as IAF's first Sukhoi base in South India

The Sukhois in Thanjavur will be loaded with the BrahMos missile, which has a range of around 300 kilometers.

Jan 21, 2020

Here's why IAF is pushing for indigenous aero engine for its future aircrafts

India's previous attempt to develop an indigenous aero-engine reached dead-end not once but twice.

Jan 9, 2020

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