India Air Force News
Indian Air Force's Corporal Tage Hailyang killed in Pahalgam terror attack
Indian Air Force announced the demise of Cpl Tage Hailyang in the terrorist attack which took place in the Baisaran valley on Tuesday, April 22. The attack resulted in 26 people, including Hailyang, losing their lives to terrorism.
2 min read23 Apr 2025DAC clears eight capital acquisition proposals worth ₹54,000 crore to increase combat potential
DAC accorded acceptances of necessity (AoNs) or initial approvals to eight capital acquisition proposals amounting to more than ₹54,000 crore
2 min read20 Mar 2025Arming up: ‘Be Indian, buy Indian’ is a useful mantra for strategic autonomy
Being a big-budget importer of arms does have its advantages in world affairs, but India needs to pace up indigenous weapon development for its defence. Our record on this front is too patchy.
3 min read12 Mar 2025IAF plane AN-32 involved in ‘incident’ in West Bengal's Bagdogra after jet crashes in Haryana, crew safe — check photo
Indian Air Force plane AN-32 was involved in an ‘incident’ in West Bengal's Bagdogra after a jet crash in Haryana. The aircraft is being recovered from the site.
1 min read7 Mar 2025Nitin Pai: India’s Air Force can’t afford to fall short of combat aircraft
Deliveries of the indigenous Tejas fighter jet have been disappointing. Defence production needs lessons from the auto sector. Let’s foster competition and attract private investment to get the fighters we need.
4 min read12 Jan 2025Tata-Airbus Project: PM Modi, Spain PM Sanchez to launch C-295 aircraft facility in Vadodara on October 28
Tata-Airbus Project: PM Narendra Modi and Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez will next week inaugurate the C-295 manufacturing facility in Vadodara on October 28. This Tata-Airbus project aims to replace the IAF's aging fleet, following a ₹21,000 crore deal sealed in 2021.
1 min read24 Oct 2024Why IAF's MiG-29 fighter aircraft crashed in Barmer, casualties, inquiry, and all you need to know
An IAF MiG-29 fighter jet crashed in Barmer, Rajasthan, due to a technical snag. The pilot ejected safely, and no casualties were reported. A Court of Inquiry has been ordered. All you need to know.
2 min read3 Sep 2024Cabinet approves procurement of 240 engines for Indian Airforce's Su-30 MKI jets from HAL
The Cabinet Committee on Security approved the proposal for procurement of 240 aero-engines (AL-31FP) for Su-30 MKI aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) under Buy (Indian) category from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) at an estimated cost of ₹26,000 crore.
1 min read2 Sep 2024Watch: IAF executes first-ever night landing at Kargil airstrip, dovetails training mission of Garuds
Indian Air Force executes first-ever night landing at Kargil airstrip, showcasing exceptional pilot skills and operational capability in high-altitude terrain.
1 min read7 Jan 2024Legendary MiG-21 Bison fighter jets fly for the last time for Indian Air Force; netizens react
India will replace MiG-21 with LCA Mark-1A jets.
1 min read31 Oct 2023