Indian Air Force
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Army, IAF to procure around 200 Light Utility Helicopters amid push to replace Cheetah, Chetak fleet
India | Oct 27, 2026, 11:49 PM ISTThe forces have a requirement of around 400 light choppers, of which 200 Light Multirole Helicopters were cleared by the Defence Acquisition Council, after which the Indian Army will issue a tender.
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IAF plans to buy 24 special utility helicopters for VVIP transport roles at Rs 10,000 crore
India | Oct 26, 2026, 08:52 PM ISTThe plan was approved by the Defence Acquisition Council led by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in its meeting on Monday, the Defence Ministry said in a release.
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Speed News: Anant Singh Eyes Own Party After JDU Expulsion, Says Ties With Nitish Intact
Originals | Oct 25, 2026, 06:44 PM ISTAnant Singh Eyes Own Party After JDU Expulsion, Says Ties With Nitish Intact. PM Modi Witnesses IAF’s Air Power Over Varanasi, Rafale and Tejas Lead Show. Rahul Gandhi Calls for November 1 INDIA Bloc Rally to “Save the Vote”. Get all the latest updates of the day in today's Speed News.
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PM Modi witnesses IAF's aerial might over Ganga in Varanasi; Sukhoi, Rafale, Tejas take centre stage
India | Oct 25, 2026, 11:23 PM ISTDuring the airshow 'Wings Over Ganges' in Varanasi, PM Modi witnessed the capabilities of the Indian Air Force, with fighter jets such as Sukhoi Su-30 MKIs and Mirage 2000s showcasing their capabilities and their might.
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IAF to hold 'Wings Over Ganges' aerial display in Varanasi with formidable fighter jets; check list
India | Oct 21, 2026, 06:30 PM ISTThe Indian Air Force will stage 'Wings Over Ganges' in Varanasi, featuring 100 aircraft operating from 12 airbases. The event will include six frontline fighter jets flying in an arrowhead formation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is also expected to attend the grand finale at Namo Ghat.
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IAF Chief AP Singh completes final sortie in Kiran aircraft with his first instructor | Watch
India | Oct 20, 2026, 04:56 PM ISTAir Chief Marshal AP Singh completed his final flying sortie in uniform aboard a Kiran trainer, returning to the aircraft in which his IAF flying journey began in 1984. The 55-minute flight with his first instructor, Wing Commander VS Kochar (Retd), marked an emotional full-circle moment.
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MoD signs Rs 4,106 crore defence deals for Air Force satellite and Navy's Varunastra Torpedoes
India | Oct 15, 2026, 03:54 PM ISTIndia has signed defence contracts worth Rs 4,106 crore for the GSAT-7C satellite for the Indian Air Force and Varunastra heavyweight torpedoes for the Navy. The agreements aim to strengthen military communications, anti-submarine warfare and indigenous defence manufacturing.
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'They don't let us go near the aircraft': IAF Chief says US made no official offer to sell F-35 jets
India | Oct 11, 2026, 10:03 AM ISTIAF Chief Air Chief Marshal A P Singh says the US has made no official offer to sell F-35 fighter jets to India. He also confirms that no decision has been taken on evaluating Russia's Su-57, as India assesses its future fighter aircraft needs.
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Four aircraft to major global force: Air Chief Marshal AP Singh highlights IAF's 94 years of service
India | Oct 09, 2026, 05:10 PM ISTWhile reflecting on the force's trajectory since its inception, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh recalled that the IAF started with just four Wapiti aircraft in 1932 before growing into one of the world's premier aerial forces.
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IAF chief recalls Operation Sindoor, says world saw India's 'destructive power' firsthand
India | Oct 08, 2026, 10:30 AM ISTSpeaking on the 94th Air Force Day celebrations at the Hindan air base, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh recalled the success of Indian Air Force during last year's Operation Sindoor and said the entire world saw India's "destructive power" firsthand.
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Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit named new Indian Air Force chief, succeeds Amar Preet Singh
India | Oct 06, 2026, 11:42 PM ISTAir Marshal Ashutosh Dixit has been appointed as the new Chief of the Indian Air Force. An Experimental Test Pilot and Qualified Flying Instructor, he has more than 3,500 hours of flying experience and has flown aircraft including Tejas, Mirage-2000, Jaguar and various MiG variants.
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Need 36 to 40 fighter jets annually for next few years to halt squadron decline, says IAF chief
India | Oct 03, 2026, 09:51 PM ISTSpeaking at a press conference ahead of the Air Force Day, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh said the Indian Air Force needs 36 to 40 fighter jets annually for next few years to prevent squadron decline.
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Tarang Shakti 2026: F-35, Rafale and F-16 to join Indian fighter jets in mega IAF air exercise
India | Sep 22, 2026, 04:51 PM ISTExercise Tarang Shakti 2026, India’s largest multilateral air exercise, will be held at Jodhpur Air Force Station from September 26 to October 12. The US, France, Germany, Australia, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and the UAE will participate alongside India, with 32 other countries joining as observers.
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3 Indian Air Force Qualified Flying Instructors join Royal Air Force in UK to train British pilots
World | Sep 12, 2026, 06:47 AM ISTThe Indian Air Force praised the QFIs' deployment as a "landmark step in strengthening our shared commitment to professional excellence, interoperability and enduring India–UK ties."
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India Defence Boost: What Is India Buying in the ₹1.10 Lakh Crore Defence Package? Explained
Originals | Sep 10, 2026, 10:35 AM ISTIndia clears defence procurement proposals worth ₹1.10 lakh crore, boosting military modernisation and self-reliance. Defence Acquisition Council, led by Rajnath Singh, approved deals for the Army, Navy and Air Force, with 98% of procurement value expected from Indian industry.
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India mulls integrating Su-30s with RVV missiles, eyes countering Pakistan's available arsenal
India | Sep 07, 2026, 11:55 PM ISTTo counter the Chinese-origin PL-15s of Pakistan, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is mulling integrating the Sukhoi Su-30 MKIs with Russia's RVV BD air-to-air missiles. These missiles can destroy targets within 300 kilometres of range at an extremely high speed.
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Panic in Pakistan, emergency meet called as Indian Air Force issues NOTAM for 17-day combat exercise
India | Sep 04, 2026, 12:32 PM ISTThe Indian Air Force will hold combat drills over the Rajasthan airspace from September 21 to October 7. The exercise has reportedly prompted heightened vigilance in Pakistan, with its defence authorities reviewing the notification and monitoring Indian military activities.
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Big boost to India's air power as IAF successfully tests indigenous Khagantak-243 glide bomb
India | Sep 02, 2026, 11:41 PM ISTThe Indian Air Force has successfully conducted the drop test of the indigenously developed Khagantak-243 Long Range Glide Bomb. Developed by JSR Dynamics, the weapon is part of India's growing effort to build advanced air-launched precision strike systems.
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Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra, ex-Western Air Command chief, named Ayodhya Ram Temple Trust CEO
India | Sep 02, 2026, 11:40 PM ISTAir Marshal (retired) Jeetendra Mishra, who headed the Western Air Command during Operation Sindoor, was selected from a shortlist of three candidates after the Ram Temple Trust's selection committee scrutinised 5,585 applications.
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Reliance, Rolls-Royce join hands to develop indigenous combat engine for India's AMCA fighter jet
India | Aug 14, 2026, 11:53 PM ISTReliance Industries and Rolls-Royce plan to explore a sovereign combat engine for India's AMCA fighter programme and a dedicated Aerospace Gas Turbine Complex. The proposed partnership aims to build end-to-end aerospace propulsion capabilities in India and strengthen defence self-reliance.