The No. 51 Squadron is to be retired by the end of September, “as per the plan”, defence sources said. According to recent reports published by ndtv, The Indian Air Force is set to retire its Srinagar-based MiG-21 squadron ‘Sword Arms’ that Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman was a part of when he had downed an… Continue reading Indian Air Force To Retire Abhinandan Varthaman’s MiG-21 Squadron By Sept End
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Indian Su-30MKI to be equipped with Israeli X-GUARD fiber optic towed decoy system
According to recent reports, IAF’s Sukhoi Su-30MKI is set to get Rafael X-Guard Fiber optic super sonic decoy system. This system helps to evade Air to Air, Surface to Air Missiles as per media reports. X-GUARD is a cutting edge towed decoy solution for defeating advanced tracking radar, including monopole and Lobe-On-receive-only (LOBO) radar types.… Continue reading Indian Su-30MKI to be equipped with Israeli X-GUARD fiber optic towed decoy system
Indian Air Force to induct light combat helicopters in Jodhpur on October 3
In a major boost to ‘Make in India’ in defence sector, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is going to induct the indigenous light combat helicopter (LCH) at Jodhpur on October 3. According to ANI, In a major boost to ‘Make in India’ in defence, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is going to induct the indigenous… Continue reading Indian Air Force to induct light combat helicopters in Jodhpur on October 3
After 17 years of development finally India to induct domestic HAL LCH attack helicopter
The Indian air force will get 10 LCH helicopters and the Indian Army will get 5 for the Army. Currently, there is about 45 percent of domestic material in LCH, but the percentage will be rise in series production of LCH by 55%. Ahead of its annual day on October 8, the Indian Air Force… Continue reading After 17 years of development finally India to induct domestic HAL LCH attack helicopter
Indian Air Force Su-30MKIs to get Israeli I-DERBY ER BVRAAMs
According to recent reports published by the Indian Defense Research Wing, Indian Air Force is soon going to Arm its Su-30MKI fighters fleet with deadly long-range varient of the Israeli Derby Beyond Visual Range Air-to-air missile equipped with Active Radar Seeker. I-DERBY is powered by a dual-pulse rocket motor engine, the missile can eliminate aerial… Continue reading Indian Air Force Su-30MKIs to get Israeli I-DERBY ER BVRAAMs
Entire fleet of MiG-29, MiG-21, and Jaguar aircraft will be retired by the Indian Air Force in 2027, 2025, and 2034, respectively
The Indian Air Force is set to completely retire the active squadrons of some of its most important but now “aged and outdated” fighters. The list includes the remaining fleet of the MiG-21 “Bison” Interceptor Supersonic Jet Fighter, next name in the list is of the MiG-29UPG, India has acquired 3 squadrons of the upgraded… Continue reading Entire fleet of MiG-29, MiG-21, and Jaguar aircraft will be retired by the Indian Air Force in 2027, 2025, and 2034, respectively
Indian Air force MiG-21 crash: Both pilots lost their lives
A MiG-21 fighter aircraft of the Air Force crashed in Rajasthan’s Barmer district two pilot lost their life. The reason for the crash is not yet known. Two pilots have been killed when a MiG-21 fighter aircraft crashed in Rajasthan’s Barmer district on Thursday evening. The debris of the aircraft was found scattered on a… Continue reading Indian Air force MiG-21 crash: Both pilots lost their lives
How Indian Air force creates a miracle by integrating French fighter jets with Russian missile and Israeli helmet
India is one of the largest arms importers in the world. The United States, Russia and the entire west all wants to get arms orders from India, and Israel is no exception. In fact, Israel is one of the many suppliers of weapons and military equipments to India, from avionics to missile radars, Israel supplies… Continue reading How Indian Air force creates a miracle by integrating French fighter jets with Russian missile and Israeli helmet
India to buy additional numbers of Apache and Chinook helicopters to counter China and Pakistan
The Indian Government wants to purchase an additional seven Chinook and six Apache helicopters to strengthen its fleet. In a virtual interview given to The Hindu, Boeing’s Vice President said that the Indian Government wants to purchase an additional seven Chinook and six Apache helicopters. He also stated the advantages of the F-18 Super Hornet… Continue reading India to buy additional numbers of Apache and Chinook helicopters to counter China and Pakistan
The Indian Air Force has cut its new fighter aircraft procurement programme by half
IAF’s mega $20 billion Multi Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) project is under the debate again. On the criticality of depleting number of squadrons and against the lurking threats from the Northern and Western adversaries, the MRFA is under consideration to be placed on fast track under the ‘Buy Global, Make in India’, proposing a shift… Continue reading The Indian Air Force has cut its new fighter aircraft procurement programme by half