Indian Air Force
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India gets second GE-404 engine from US for Tejas LCA MK-1A jets, HAL to get 12 more by March 2026
India | Jul 15, 2025, 05:22 PM ISTThe engine has been received by the Public sector firm Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and it is expected to receive 12 more GE-404 engines by the end of this financial year. The engines will be fitted on the LCA Mark 1A fighter jets.
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Indian Air Force Jet Crash in Rajasthan: Jaguar Aircraft Goes Down, Two Pilots Killed
News | Jul 09, 2025, 07:12 PM ISTA Jaguar fighter jet of the Indian Air Force crashed near Rajasthan's Churu district after taking off from the Suratgarh airbase. The cause of the crash remains unknown at this time
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Both pilots killed as IAF's Jaguar fighter aircraft crashes near Churu of Rajasthan
Rajasthan | Jul 10, 2025, 08:18 AM ISTA Jaguar trainer aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed during a routine training mission near Bhanoda village in Rajasthan’s Churu district on Wednesday, killing both pilots. The IAF has expressed condolences, and a court of inquiry has been ordered to determine the cause.
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PM Modi interacts with Shubhanshu Shukla, 1st Indian aboard the International Space Station | Video
India | Jun 28, 2025, 06:47 PM ISTDelivering a message in Hindi to his fellow countrymen, Shubhanshu Shukla expressed deep gratitude, saying it was the love and blessings of the Indian people that had brought him safely to the International Space Station.
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HAL assures delivery of six Tejas jets to IAF by March 2026, blames engine delay by US firm
India | Jun 24, 2025, 08:09 PM ISTThe HAL chief explained that the delay was largely due to US defence major GE Aerospace’s failure to meet its engine supply commitments. However, GE is now expected to supply 12 engines within the current fiscal year, which will enable HAL to begin delivering the jets to the IAF.
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Apache of IAF makes emergency landing: All you need to know about India's elite attack helicopter
India | Jun 13, 2025, 02:09 PM ISTThe Apache attack helicopter has raised new questions regarding Boeing's quality control issues. The Indian Air Force (IAF) possesses 22 Apache attack helicopters, some of which have faced operational problems.
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Pakistan’s Adampur air base strike claim debunked by satellite images | Check expert analysis
India | Jun 08, 2025, 05:15 PM ISTThe misinformation appears to be part of a broader disinformation campaign by Islamabad following significant setbacks during India’s 'Operation Sindoor', launched in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22.
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IAF airlifts kidney, cornea from Bengaluru to Delhi; five lives saved through multi-organ donation
India | Jun 08, 2025, 09:03 AM ISTAccording to the IAF, one kidney and a cornea were flown from Bengaluru to Delhi and transplanted at the Army Hospital (Research & Referral).
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Indian Air Force to conduct major drill of Gujarat coast; NOTAM issued | Check timings, details
India | Jun 03, 2025, 11:19 PM ISTThe Indian Air Force will conduct a major air exercise off Gujarat's coast on June 4 with frontline jets, following a similar drill along the Indo-Pak border last month, as part of ongoing operational readiness efforts.
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Tejas Mk1A production gains momentum as HAL secures first centre fuselage: Why it's important?
India | May 30, 2025, 11:36 PM ISTHAL’s Hyderabad facility received the first indigenously built centre fuselage for the Tejas Mk1A, accelerating production of 83 jets. This milestone supports India’s Make in India initiative and defence self-reliance, aiming to deliver fighter jets on time despite past delays.
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IAF Chief AP Singh calls out delays in defence projects: 'None of the contracts completed on time'
India | May 29, 2025, 04:15 PM ISTThe Air Chief pointed to multiple cases of delayed defence systems, especially those involving indigenous development. Referring to the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) programme, he said that deliveries of the Tejas Mk1A fighter jet, part of a Rs 48,000 crore contract with HAL have not begun yet.
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Pakistan's Bholari airbase had Saab 200 AEW&C, 4 jets when India hit it in Operation Sindoor: Report
World | May 28, 2025, 05:37 PM ISTThe major action took place between the two sides on the intervening night of May 9th-10th and continued till the afternoon of May 10th, wherein air bases along the length and breadth of Pakistan were targeted by India.
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IAF brought Pak to its knees in Operation Sindoor, will take at least 5 years to recover: Report
World | May 28, 2025, 02:39 PM ISTThe attacks of the Indian Air Force against the Pakistani Air Force have taken them at least five years back and caused great damage to them and their Chinese and Turkish inventory of weapons, which could not stand even against vintage Pechora and OSA-AK Russian-origin air defence systems.
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Centre issues rules for unified military command across Army, Navy, Air Force amid Indo-Pak tensions
India | May 28, 2025, 10:35 AM ISTThese rules formulated under the Inter-Services Organisations (Command, Control and Discipline) Act 2023 have been notified through a Gazette Notification and will come into effect from May 27.
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First photo of control room shows all three armed forces chiefs overseeing 'Operation Sindoor'
India | May 26, 2025, 10:00 PM ISTOperation Sindoor showcased India's military unity and precision, with top brass overseeing the mission, successfully neutralising 9 terror camps and sending a clear message to Pakistan on India's zero-tolerance stance on terrorism.
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IAF went on rampage with four air-launched strikes, forced Pakistan to beg US for ceasefire: Report
India | May 24, 2025, 11:58 AM ISTNotably, India's air defence system, the S-400, deployed at the Adampur base, also played a crucial role by plunging into action almost 11 times during Operation Sindoor.
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IAF Group C Notification 2025: Check dates, eligibility, how to apply, fee, salary, more
Jobs | May 23, 2025, 01:43 PM ISTThe Indian Air Force is hiring candidates for multiple positions like Multi-Tasking Staff (MTS), Clerk, Hindi Typist, Cook, Storekeeper, Carpenter, Painter, and more. Candidates holding the required qualification and experience can submit their application forms before the last date. Check details.
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Pakistan suffered losses of 1.12 billion dollars due to destruction of F-16, HQ-9, C-130: Report
India | May 23, 2025, 06:58 AM ISTOperation Sindoor: An Indian missile damaged at least one Pakistan Air Force C-130 transport aircraft at Nur Khan Airbase near Rawalpindi during Operation Sindoor.
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PM Modi debunks Pakistan's claim on Nal Airbase, takes an 'ICU' dig at Rahim Yar Khan destruction
Rajasthan | May 22, 2025, 01:47 PM ISTAddressing a public rally in Bikaner, PM Modi said that the Indian Airforce had destroyed the Rahim Yar Khan Airbase in Pakistan's Punjab province during the recently-launched Operation Sindoor.
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IAF bypassed, jammed Pak's Chinese air defence systems, demonstrated India's technological edge
India | May 14, 2025, 07:57 PM ISTBeyond tactical brilliance, what stood out for India was the seamless integration of indigenous hi-tech systems into national. The Indian Air Force bypassed and jammed Pakistan’s Chinese-supplied air defence systems, completing the mission in just 23 minutes.