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The Indian Air Force (IAF) is the air arm of the Indian Armed Forces. Its primary mission is to secure Indian airspace and to conduct aerial warfare during armed conflicts. It was officially established on 8 October 1932 as an auxiliary air force of the British Empire which honoured India's aviation service during World War II with the prefix Royal. After India gained independence from United Kingdom in 1947, the name Royal Indian Air Force was kept and served in the name of the Dominion of India. With the transition to a republic in 1950, the prefix Royal was removed.
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IAF wants Tejas jet production to be ramped up, even as supply of delayed US engines to begin from NovThe Indian Air Force calls for increasing Tejas fighter jet production to address its squadron needs. The supply of GE-F404 engines from General Electric is anticipated to start in November, aiding..IndiaTimes - Published | |
IAF officer files rape complaint with cops against Wing CommanderAn IAF officer has filed a police complaint against a senior, alleging rape and continuous mental harassment at Srinagar Air Force station. She alleged that the accused, a Wing Commander, called her to..IndiaTimes - Published | |
IAF Wing commander accused of sexual assault by woman officer; IAF cooperating with probeThe Indian Air Force is assisting Budgam police in investigating a sexual assault complaint made by a woman flying officer against a Wing Commander. Both individuals are currently stationed in..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Government inks Rs 26k cr contract with HAL for procuring 240 Sukhoi jets enginesThe defence ministry has finalized a Rs 26,000 crore contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for procuring 240 aero-engines for Sukhoi-30MKI jets. These engines will be produced by HAL's Koraput..IndiaTimes - Published | |
IAF, Navy & Army vice-chiefs take to the skies in indigenous Tejas fighters to underline synergyThe vice-chiefs of the IAF, Army, and Navy participated in flying indigenous Tejas fighters during the Tarang Shakti exercise. This event underscores India's focus on self-reliance in defense..IndiaTimes - Published | |
IAF's MiG-29 fighter jet crashes in Rajasthan, pilot safeThe incident took place during a routine night training mission in Barmer sector.DNA - Published | |
Zawer and REECO Radars: Technological lifelines in Wayanad flood disasterThe Wayanad region is currently grappling with catastrophic floods, leading to widespread destruction and significant loss of life. In response to this crisis, Indian Air Force helicopters, including..DNA - Published | |
Uttarakhand rains: IAF's Chinook, MI17 helicopters aid rescue operations as death toll rises to 14, check IMD alertAccording to an official, 10 pilgrims were safely airlifted by MI17 helicopter on Friday morning and dropped at Gauchar airstrip.DNA - Published | |
25 years of Kargil war: IAF recalls 'Operation Safed Sagar', pays homage to fallen heroesOn Saturday, IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari laid a wreath at the Station War Memorial as a tribute to all air warriors who laid down their lives in service of the nation. He felicitated and..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Ex-IAF chief RKS Bhadauria explains compensation structure of Agniveers amid controversyFormer IAF chief Bhadauria clarified delays in ex-gratia payments due to guidelines, trauma confusion, ensuring financial guidance. Insurance is handled quickly. Payments for Agniveer Ajay Kumar, who..IndiaTimes - Published | |
Defence ministry inks deal for building miniature satellite for IAFThe iDEX contract with SpacePixxel Technologies Pvt Ltd involves a miniature observation satellite carrying various payloads up to 150 kg, providing advantages like ease of manufacturing, scalability,..IndiaTimes - Published | |
India, Qatar discuss proposal for sale of 12 used Mirage-2000 fighter aircraftIndia and Qatar discuss purchase of 12 second-hand Mirage-2000-5 jets in New Delhi. Qatari offer includes missiles and engines. Indian Air Force to increase Mirage fleet to 60.IndiaTimes - Published | |
Armed forces formulate new doctrine for cyberspace operationsIndian armed forces introduce a new joint doctrine for cyberspace operations, addressing the crucial role of cyber capabilities in contemporary warfare against China's advancements in cyber-warfare...IndiaTimes - Published | When dreams get wings: Farmers' son gets 'Sword of Honour' in IAF pilots' courseIndiaTimes - Published |
'On PM Modi's instructions... ': Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh on how DNA testing of Kuwait fire victims was done in 2 daysAn Indian Air Force plane on Friday arrived in Kochi carrying the bodies of 45 Indians who were killed in the Kuwait building fire. Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh, who was also on the plane after..IndiaTimes - Published | Mortal remains of 45 Indians brought back: What caused Kuwait building fire?what happened Kuwait building fire PM Modi Jaishankar Kerala kochi special Indian Air Force IAF dead bodies UP tamil naduIndiaTimes - Published |
Kuwait fire tragedy: IAF's C-130J aircraft carrying mortal remains of 45 Indians taken off for KochiThe detailed breakdown of the victims reveals the extent of the devastation: 7 from Tamil Nadu, 3 from Andhra Pradesh, 1 each from Bihar, Odisha, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand,..DNA - Published | IAF special aircraft departs from Kuwait for India with mortal remains of 45 Indian victimsAn Indian Air Force (IAF) special aircraft, carrying the mortal remains of 45 Indian victims who lost their lives in the tragic fire incident in Kuwait, has departed for Kochi.Accompanying the..IndiaTimes - Published |
IAF chief to attend graduation ceremony at Air Force Academy, DundigalAir Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari will attend the graduation ceremony at the Air Force Academy in Hyderabad on June 15. The ceremony marks the completion of pre-commissioning training for flight cadets..IndiaTimes - Published | IAF's Sukhoi aircraft crashes in Nashik; pilots eject safelyIndiaTimes - Published |
Indian Navy's plans to buy 26 Rafale Marine Fighter Jets for Rs 50,000 cr raises eyebrows: How trustworthy is Dassault?The projected Rs 50,000 crore for 26 jets is in a sharp contrast to the 2016 deal where the Indian Air Force (IAF) paid nearly 50% less for a similar acquisition.DNA - Published | Indian Rafale jets in Alaska for ‘Red Flag’ combat exerciseEight Indian Rafale fighter jets, accompanied by two IL-78 air-to-air refuelers and three C-17 Globemaster III strategic airlift aircraft, will participate in the prestigious multi-nation 'Red Flag'..IndiaTimes - Published |
India test-fires RudraM-II missile from Su-30 fighterIndia successfully tested the RudraM-II missile with a 350-km range from a Sukhoi-30MKI fighter, meeting all trial objectives. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO and the Indian Air Force..IndiaTimes - Published | This day in history: IAF landed first aircraft in Leh; residents confused it with 'animal'Indian Air Force marked the first-ever landing of an aircraft at Leh, the highest airstrip in the world in 1948, accomplished by an IAF DC-3 Dakota piloted by Air Cmde Mehar Singh in Ladakh on May 24,..IndiaTimes - Published |
Indian Air Force successfully conducts night vision goggles aided landing at Eastern sectorIndiaTimes - Published | IAF expected to get first LCA Mark1A fighter by JulyThe first LCA Mark 1A fighter aircraft by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited will be delivered to the Indian Air Force by July, replacing existing fleet and boosting indigenization efforts.IndiaTimes - Published |
Indian Air Force tests BHISHM portable hospital for airdrop in AgraThe Indian Air Force on Tuesday tested BHISHM portable cubes at Agra for airdrops from the aircraft. This is the first time the Indian Air Force tested this portable hospital. This test was performed..IndiaTimes - Published | Two female Indian-origin US tourists safely rescued by IAF's Cheetah helicopter from Churdhar's Teesri areaIndiaTimes - Published |
Search operation expands in hunt for IAF convoy attackers on day 5IndiaTimes - Published | Pauri bears brunt as Uttarakhand fires continue to rageMonday witnessed 20 fresh fire incidents in Uttarakhand, ravaging some 52 hectares of forest land, with Garhwal, particularly Pauri district, bearing the brunt. In Pauri, the fire reached sports..IndiaTimes - Published |
Search operation underway after terror attack on Air Force convoy in J&K's PoonchSecurity troops conducted a search operation on Sunday morning in response to a terrorist attack on an Indian Air Force convoy the day before, in which one member was killed, sources said. Additional..IndiaTimes - Published | 1 IAF man dead, 4 wounded in Poonch attackAn IAF personnel died and four others were wounded Saturday evening following a gunfight that ensued when terrorists ambushed their trucks traversing a mountain road amid dense forest cover in Poonch..IndiaTimes - Published |
Indian Air Force, Navy induct air-to-surface Rampage missile in its fleetThe Indian Air Force has enhanced its arsenal of fighter aircraft with the introduction of Rampage long-range supersonic air-to-ground missiles, capable of striking targets up to 250 kilometers away...IndiaTimes - Published | Nainital forest fire: IAF deploys MI-17 choppers in ongoing dousing operationThe IAF choppers conducted aerial surveys over Nainital, Bhimtal, and Sattal lakes, identifying suitable locations from where it could lift water for the dousing operation.DNA - Published |
IAF aircraft meets with an accident in Jaisalmer, inquiry initiatedIndiaTimes - Published | India successfully test fires 250 km strike range air-launched ballistic missile Crystal Maze-2The Indian Air Force is now planning to get Israeli missiles in large numbers through Make in India as it gives a unique capability.DNA - Published |
India delivers first batch of BrahMos missile system to PhilippinesIndia exported BrahMos missiles to the Philippines under a US$ 375 million deal, enhancing defence cooperation amid regional tensions. An Indian Air Force C-17 Globemaster jet carried the cruise..IndiaTimes - Published | India to test 130 km strike range Astra Mark-2 missile this yearThe Astra Mark-1 air-to-air missile with a strike range of around 90-100 kms is already in the Indian Air Force and is already integrated with the LCA Tejas and the Su-30 MKI fighter jets.DNA - Published |
'Smart' multi-layer perimeter security for 30 more IAF basesIndiaTimes - Published | Apache makes hard landing during sortie in Ladakh, pilots escapeApache helicopter accident during Gagan Shakti exercise in Ladakh. IAF orders inquiry near Khardung La. 22 Apaches inducted by IAF in 2019. Pilots safe after hard landing. US Army also faced crashes.IndiaTimes - Published |
Indian Air Force Apache helicopter makes precautionary landing in Ladakh, sustains damageIndiaTimes - Published | IAF conducts trial run on emergency landing strip with five helicopters on Jammu-Srinagar highwayThe Indian Air Force conducted the first test-run of a 3.5 km emergency landing strip on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway in Bijbehara, Anantnag. This marked the first Emergency Landing Facility..IndiaTimes - Published |
Balakot-like ops show aero-power can be used beyond enemy lines: IAF chiefACM Chaudhari emphasizes aerospace power's versatility and importance in military operations, including the need for decision superiority. Balakot-like operations showcase the potential beyond enemy..IndiaTimes - Published | Given political will, aerospace power can be effectively used beyond enemy lines: IAF chiefIndiaTimes - Published |
IAF ex-chief RKS Bhadauria in BJP on day VK Singh leaves frayIndiaTimes - Published | Former IAF chief RKS Bhadauria joins BJPFormer IAF chief RKS Bhadauria joined BJP after operating Rafale fighter jet. Decorated with honors, he led key air commands. Expected to contribute in politics. BJP yet to finalize candidates for..IndiaTimes - Published |
IAF airlifts over 300 people stranded in J&K, Ladakh due to snowfallIndian Air Force conducted airlift operations on Saturday, rescuing 328 individuals who were stranded in different locations across Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh due to heavy snowfall. Since the..IndiaTimes - Published | Isro completes 2nd key landing experiment of reusable launch vehicleThe Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro) marked a critical milestone in the development of reusable launch vehicle (RLV) technology on Friday by successfully completing the second landing..IndiaTimes - Published |
Indian Air Force activates another road stretch as an emergency airstripIAF conducts operations on ELF airstrip in Bapatla, Andhra Pradesh. Sukhoi-30MKI fighters and Hawk advanced jet trainers successfully carried out “low overshoots”. ELFs provide flexibility during..IndiaTimes - Published | Trinamool MP Saket Gokhale files complaint against PM Modi for 'violating' poll code by using IAF chopperTrinamool Congress MP Saket Gokhale lodged a complaint against Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday, accusing him of breaching the poll code by using an Indian Air Force helicopter to attend an..IndiaTimes - Published |
