Mirage 2000

Balakot anniversary: IAF chief flies Mirage to show capabilities of Spice 2000 bombs

It is pertinent to note that Mirage 2000s hit the terrorist camps in Balakot with Israeli-origin Spice 2000 bombs with penetrator warheads.

Feb 27, 2021

What is sonic boom that Bangaloreans are talking about?

Some people are saying they have heard a loud 'boom,' while many Bengaluru residents felt their homes shaking and windows rattling.

May 20, 2020

Mysterious loud noise triggers panic among Bengaluru residents

According to several people in Bengaluru, a suspicious loud sound was heard today. The booming sound has left everyone baffled.

May 20, 2020

IAF changes firing protocol to ensure video feed of future Balakot-style op

Balakot airstrikes across the line of control was one of the most daring operations conducted by the Indian Air Force.

Feb 26, 2020

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

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

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

Sukhoi-30MKIs, Rafales match skills in French skies in India-France joint drill

Highly rated multirole fighters of Indian and French air forces are validating defence strategies and fine-tuning capabilities in the two-week-long Garuda-VI joint exercise; important for IAF ahead of the induction of Rafale squadrons later this year.

Jul 3, 2019

Boeing 737 MAX-like software glitch may be causing IAF Mirage 2000 crash

Mirage 2000 jets were also deployed successfully in interceptor role on the next day to stop a raiding formation of Pakistan Air Force (PAF) warplanes.

May 29, 2019

Clouds could have interfered with bomb sensors, says IAF officer on PM Modi's radar theory

The IAF officer said that one of the Mirage 2000 planes could not even drop the payload due to bad weather in Balakot on February 26.

May 13, 2019

Pakistan used 1,000kg H-4 bombs against Indian military bases but failed to hit targets

PAF Mirage-III aircraft fired the bombs from 50km away on Indian military targets on February 27 but a quick interception by IAF fighters prevented any damage, sources say.

Mar 28, 2019

Abhinandan Varthaman spends sick leave with IAF squadron in Srinagar, may resume flying shortly

The IAF pilot was captured by the Pakistani Army on February 27 in Horran village of Bhimbar district in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir, barely seven kilometres away from the Line of Control.

Mar 27, 2019

Is another air escalation on cards? IAF asks for more missiles as Pakistan moves F16 jets to bases near LoC

Pakistan has also shifted a majority of Jaish-e-Mohammad training camps from areas along LoC to Federally Administered Tribal Areas.

Mar 20, 2019

Pakistan could face action for using F-16 against India: US official

CNN report says quoting State Department that the US is probing if there has been a violation of end-user agreement during the conflict on LoC in Kashmir

Mar 6, 2019

IAF to boost strike power by equipping Sukhoi jets with Israeli-made SPICE bombs

There have been reports that the IAF is planning to equip its Sukhois with the BrahMos missiles as well.

Mar 5, 2019

Satellite imagery with Modi govt proves IAF jets hit targets in Pakistan

The use of Spice 2000 glide bombs with pre-fed intelligence images and GPS software is believed to have caused maximum damage to JeM training camp in Balakot.

Mar 4, 2019

Surgical Strike 2.0: 'Military mismatch and diplomatic isolation will deter direct Pakistani attack on India'

The Indian strike has shorn of the element of surprise and Pakistani military will not be able to pull off retaliation with the same amount of success that India enjoyed.

Feb 26, 2019

Outdated planes for warriors, wine for bureaucrats: IAF officer Samir Abrol's brother pens down emotional poem

IAF Squadron Leader Samir Abrol died when a Dassault Mirage 2000 fighter jet, upgraded by HAL, crashed in Bengaluru on February 1.

Feb 6, 2019

IAF, HAL to jointly probe Mirage crash in Bengaluru

Squadron Leaders Samir Abrol and Siddhartha Negi died of fatal injuries after the aircraft crashed on Friday at a military airport in Bengaluru when it was on an acceptance sortie following its upgrade by the HAL.

Feb 2, 2019

Air Force Day: India celebrates 86th anniversary of guardians of the sky

The IAF is at the forefront of the country's defence and has taken part in every conflict India has taken part since its inception.

Oct 8, 2018