India Air Force News
Recent helicopter crashes spark calls for overhaul of safety protocols
Between May and June, six helicopter-related incidents have happened, with the latest involving a Bell 407 helicopter that crashed on 15 June in Uttarakhand. Most of these crashes occurred in Uttarakhand, a hilly region, around the Char Dham Yatra, an annual Hindu pilgrimage.
4 min read18 Jun 2025Indian Air Force helicopter makes emergency landing in Punjab's Pathankot
An Apache helicopter of the Indian Air Force (IAF) made emergency landing in Nangalpur area. More details are awaited.
1 min read13 Jun 2025Dassault Aviation partners with Tata to manufacture first-ever Rafale fighter aircraft fuselage in India
Dassault Aviation and Tata Advanced Systems Ltd have signed four Production Transfer Agreements to manufacture the Rafale fighter aircraft fuselage in India, a major step towards in strengthening the country’s aerospace manufacturing capabilities.
2 min read5 Jun 2025Dassault Aviation, Lockheed Martin shares remain in focus as India eyes more fighter jets amid border threats
To enhance combat capabilities, India aims to induct new multirole fighter jets over the next few years, focusing on Lockheed Martin's F-21 and Dassault's Rafale. This move addresses the declining strength of the Indian Air Force amid regional tensions.
2 min read5 Jun 2025India approves ‘execution model’ for indigenous 5th-generation fighter jet project – All you need to know
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has cleared the ‘execution model’ for designing and producing India's ambitious fifth-generation stealth fighter jet, the advanced medium combat aircraft (AMCA).
1 min read27 May 2025Who is IAF's Niketa Pandey? Supreme Court directs Centre to not release officer involved in Operation Sindoor, Balakot
A bench of Justices Surya Kant and N Kotiswar Singh sought responses from the Centre and the IAF on the plea of Wing Commander Niketa Pandey.
1 min read23 May 2025Brahmos and Akash proved their worth as missiles in the India-Pakistan clash
India’s indigenous Brahmos and Akash weapon systems performed very well, helping India both strike deep inside Pakistan and defend itself. While dialogue should never be shelved, we must form strategic tie-ups with global manufacturers to strengthen our capabilities further.
4 min read23 May 2025India's Shubhanshu Shukla set to travel to International Space Station on June 8. Who is he? What is his mission?
Shubhanshu Shukla, an IAF fighter pilot with over 2,000 flying hours, will conduct seven experiments on the ISS during the Axiom-4 mission. The launch is rescheduled for June 8 and aims to enhance India's microgravity research ambitions, including plans for a space station by 2035.
2 min read15 May 2025Forces on alert, will retaliate if Pakistan uses military or terror ops: Narendra Modi warns
Pakistan, by not closing its airspace for commercial flights, used civilian aircraft as a shield.
5 min read13 May 2025India-Pakistan news: PM Modi chairs high-level meeting day after Pakistan shatters ceasefire pact
The Indian Air Force has urged the public to avoid speculation as operations are ongoing. Prime Minister Modi held a meeting with top officials, including Defence and External Affairs Ministers, following an understanding between India and Pakistan to halt military actions.
1 min read11 May 2025