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Indian Air Force

06 Feb 2023

Meet Avani Chaturvedi, IAF's First Woman Fighter Jet Pilot to Fly Sukhoi Su-30

Squadron Leader Avani Chaturvedi, was part of the IAF contingent that participated in a 16-day air combat exercise with the Japan Air Self Defence Force (JASDF) at the Japanese airbase of Hyakuri.

India vs China standoff

14 Dec 2022

India vs China: IAF's Sukhoi Su-30 MKI vs Chengdu J-20 stealth fighter jet

India vs China standoff in Tawang: Here's a look at the features and capabilities of the IAF's Sukhoi Su-30 MKI and Chinese Chengdu J-20, the top two fighter jets in Asia.

28 Jul 2020

Here's why Rafale can become a game changer for India with Sukhoi Su-30MKI

Five Rafale fighter aircraft took off from France's Istres airbase on Monday (July 27) for India. These fighter jets are scheduled to land at Ambala Air Force Station on Wednesday (July 29) after covering a distance of almost 7,364 kilometres. The five Rafale are the first batch of the 36 supersonic omnirole combat aircraft that India is buying from France.

Indian armed forces

02 Jul 2020

Astra, Pinaka: India's indigenous missiles to add firepower to Army, IAF, Navy

Amid the border tension with China, India on Thursday approved the proposal for procurement of 21 MIG-29 along with upgradation of existing 59 Mig-29 aircraft from Russia and procurement of 12 Su-30 MKI aircraft from state-run aerospace from Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), with focus on indigenous design and development.

Indian Air Force

05 Jun 2020

Su-30MKIs, Rafale, Tejas, Mirage 2000, MiG-29, MiG, Jaguar: The IAF fighters

The IAF has almost 900 combat aircraft in it inventory while the total aeroplanes in active service with the force number over 1720. The Russian Sukhoi Su-30MKIs form the backbone of IAF fighter fleet and the force flies 272 of the twin-seater, twin-engine multirole combat aircraft.

30 Jan 2020

IAF deploys more air warriors to boost fighter squadron strength by 20%

While Indian Air Force (IAF) is inducting 36 French Rafale jets and the indigenous Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) to boost its fighter squadron strength, the force under the leadership of Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria is also undertaking a major restructuring of its highly trained and motivated personnel to boost its war-fighting units.

20 Jan 2020

BrahMos-armed Sukhoi Su-30MKI gets water salute at Thanjavur Air Force Station

The airbase is located in Tamil Nadu and the Su-30MKIs with their 1,500 kilometres combat radius and the air-launched BrahMos which have a range of 400 km will ensure the IAF is able to patrol the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and vast areas of the Indian Ocean.

17 Jan 2020

We Rule the Skies with Sukhoi Su-30 MKIs, declares IAF

The IAF is modifying 42 Su-30MKIs to launch the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile. IAF's lethality will increase manifolds once the modified Su-30MKIs capable of launching BrahMos missiles join the service.

Indian Air Force

16 Oct 2019

Su-30MKIs, Hawks conduct exercise from 6 civilian airfields in East India

The exercise aims to familiarise the IAF crew with the procedure of flying at these busy airfields and coordinate with civilian agencies. There are over 250 Su-30MKIs and 104 Hawk Mk 132s in service with the IAF.

Indian Air Force

04 Oct 2019

IAF not looking at foreign stealth jets or 36 more Rafales

Instead of looking for a foreign-made 5th Generation stealth combat aircraft, the IAF is concentrating on getting the indigenous Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) in its arsenal and also eyeing 114 Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) to enhance its war-waging capabilities, announced Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria on Friday.

19 Sep 2019

IAF Su-30MKI, DRDO successfully test-fire Astra 5 times in 3 days

With the test-firings, Astra missile has completed the user trial phase. Now, Astra BVRAAM will be inducted into the IAF with the DRDO sounding confident that it will prove to be force multiplier due to its pinpoint accuracy and long-range in taking out aerial threats.

18 Sep 2019

IAF Sukhoi Su-30MKI hits aerial target 90 km away with Astra missile

While IAF's Su-30MKI is capable of firing the indigenously developed Astra missile, the other combat aircraft in the force's arsenal like the Mirage-2000, Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-29 and Light Combat Aircraft CA Tejas will also be modified to carry the missile.

18 Sep 2019

IAF Sukhoi Su-30MKI successfully test-fires Astra BVR Air-to-Air missile

The missile was test-fired from a Sukhoi Su-30MKI combat aircraft of the Indian Air Force that took off from an airbase in West Bengal. The Astra missiles are equipped with mid-course inertial guidance and terminal active radar homing. They are capable of targeting the enemy aircraft or missiles at short-range (20 km) as well as at BVR (over 70 km).

17 Sep 2019

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to fly in LCA Tejas in Bengaluru

Tejas, designed and developed by the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and Aeronautical Development Agency, is India's home-grown single-engine multirole light fighter to replace the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Bison aircraft. Tejas, the soon-to-be-inducted French Rafale and Sukhoi Su-30 MKIs will be the backbone of IAF for the next several years.

20 Jul 2019

IAF on spares buying spree for planes like Mirage-2000, MiG-21

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has been on a spares buying spree for almost its entire fleet, from fighters, transporters to helicopters.

Vayushakti 2019

08 Feb 2019

IAF exercise Vayushakti 2019 to witness Su-30MKI showcasing its prowess

The Sukhoi Su-30 MKI is variant designed specifically for the IAF's requirements.

19 Aug 2016

Rijiju dedicates Pasighat ALG in Arunachal Pradesh to nation

Pasighat ALG is a strategic asset and would be one of the operating bases under the Eastern Air Command.

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