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India deploys MiG-29 fighter jets squadron in Srinagar to handle threats on both fronts
The Tridents squadron, which is now also known as the ‘Defender of the North’, has replaced the MiG-21 squadron at the Srinagar air base which has traditionally been responsible for taking care of the threat from Pakistan
Slovakia delivers first 4 Soviet-era MiG-29 jets to Ukraine
The Slovak Defence Ministry said on Wednesday the United States has offered Slovakia 12 new military helicopters as compensation for the fighter jets the European country is giving to Ukraine
Poland becomes first NATO nation to give fighter jets to Ukraine: What does this mean for the war?
Ukraine has been demanding fighter jets from the West for months. Now Poland has agreed. It has pledged to supply MiG-29 fighters, becoming the first NATO member to do so. These warplanes have some advanced targeting capabilities, but will they provide much help against Russia?
Poland to send Ukraine four MiG-29 jets in coming days
Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said that deliveries could be made in four to six weeks. NATO allies in the former communist east such as Poland and Slovakia have been particularly vocal supporters of Kyiv since Russia invaded Ukraine on February 24, 2022
NSA visit to US: iCET paves way for GE – 414 INS6 engines for LCA MARK II
The transfer of 100 per cent technology for the production of GE-414 engines in India will greatly support the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative
‘Putin-phobic’ Biden wants Ukraine to be turned into another Afghanistan
The West will keep projecting Zelenskyy as the resistance leader because he is dancing to Washington’s tune, destroying his own country in the process
Explained: Why does Ukraine need foreign warplanes to combat Russia?
Ukraine's have appealed for more warplanes to be able to continue the mission to defend against Russia in the long run.
Defence ministry approves procurement of frontline fighter jets, missile systems at cost of Rs 39,900 cr amid tensions along LAC
The defence ministry has also approved procurement of 248 ASTRA beyond visual range (BVR) air-to-air missile systems.
IAF's Mig-27 jets decommissioned after three decades of service; last of Soviet-made aircraft takes final flight from Jodhpur Air Base
Fighter aircraft Mig 27, which proved to be ace attacker during the 1999 Kargil war and earned nickname of Bahadur from pilots, roared through the skies for one last time on Friday after serving the IAF for over three decades
India’s move to acquire 114 fifth generation combat jets impressive but leaves IAF vulnerable for years to come
Fact is that this latest call to the world, while impressive, does not address the immediate paucity in the fighter frontline in IAF
Ahead of Air Force day, IAF's MiG-29 upgrade gains strength and ferocity with features of mid-air refuelling, multi-dimensional attack
The Indian Air Force's beast — MiG-29 — has gained in strength and ferocity after an upgrade, giving the force, which is battling a shortage of fighter aircraft, a much-needed boost, according to officials.
IAF tests capability to handle nuclear warfare, two-front war scenario with China, Pakistan during Gagan Shakti exercise
The Indian Air Force tested its capability in dealing with a possible scenario of nuclear and biological warfare during a 13-day-long mega military exercise whose aim was to sharpen its war-waging capability in the wake of the fast evolving regional security situation
IAF flypast to involve 38 aircraft in R-Day parade; attack helicopter Rudra to make its maiden appearance
Indigenously-developed weapon system integrated helicopter Rudra will make its maiden appearance in the Republic Day parade on Rajpath on 26 January, Indian Air Force officials said.
MiG-29 aircraft crashes in Goa's Dabolim airport after going off runway; pilot ejects safely
A Mig-29 aircraft crashed in Goa's Dabolim airport on Wednesday after going off runway. However, media reports said that the pilot ejected to safety and there were no casualties
Doka La standoff exposed India's defence inadequacies: Why New Delhi must worry about its security apparatus
The Doka La standoff began on 16 June, 2017, after Indian soldiers objected to China’s attempts at building a motorable road at the India-China-Bhutan tri-junction near Sikkim. This is a Bhutanese territory claimed by Beijing.
MiG-35 flown in public for first time; pilot Mikhail Belyaev says new systems make it easier to fly
Flying in the public gaze for the first time, the MiG-35, a 4++ jet, performed complex manoeuvers, including loops and vertical climb, with seemingly consummate ease.
Tata-Lockheed Martin F-16 deal is boost to Make in India, but it'll be a while before IAF is bolstered
United States' Lockheed Martin has tied up with Tata Advanced Defence System Limited to establish a local production facility for F-16 fighter jets for IAF.
30 Indian Air Force aircraft crashed in three years, says Defence Minister Parrikar
Thirty crashes of Indian Air Force aircraft in the past three years have cost the nation Rs.1,161.50 crore, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar said on Tuesday.
India gets three MiG-29 fighter jets from Russia
Russia delivered the first three upgraded MiG-29UPG fighter jets to India under a $900 million contract to modernise the ageing fleet of MiG-29 aircraft with the IAF.
IAF upgrades combat planes for sharper edge
The defence minister said that IAF has prepared a Long Term Perspective Plan for procurement of aircraft and equipment in next 15 years (2012-27).