Air Force: News
11 Nov 2017
Indian Air Force#DefenseDiaries: IAF believes Tejas isn't enough to protect Indian skies
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has told the government that the indigenously-developed Light Combat Aircraft Tejas isn't enough to protect Indian skies.
09 Nov 2017
India#DefenseDiaries: Shamsher, IAF's lethal deep penetrating strike fighter
The Indian Air Force (IAF) possesses several multirole-combat aircraft.
10 Oct 2017
IndiaFlights carrying soldiers' bodies may observe 30 seconds of silence
Passengers traveling in Indian planes carrying the mortal remains of military personnel martyred in combat may soon be requested to observe 30 seconds of silence.
09 Oct 2017
Indian Air ForceWhy were IAF crash martyrs brought back in cardboard boxes?
Three days ago, an IAF chopper crashed in Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang, killing all seven military personnel on board.
08 Oct 2017
IndiaIndia prepared for war at short notice: Air Force chief
On Air Force Day, Air Chief Marshall BS Dhanoa said India is prepared to fight a war at short notice and can face any security challenge.
08 Oct 2017
IndiaThree more women set to become Indian Air Force pilots
More than a year after India commissioned its first three women pilots in the IAF, three more have started on the same journey.
07 Oct 2017
IndiaIndia looks to buy 114 single-engine fighter jets
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has started looking to buy 114 new single-engine fighter jets to increase its firepower even as it struggles with a depleting fleet.
06 Oct 2017
IndiaPakistan warns India against surgical strikes, attacks on nuclear installations
Pakistan's Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif has warned India against conducting any surgical strikes in its territory or targeting its nuclear installations.
05 Oct 2017
Indian Air ForceIAF chief: Air Force can target Pak nuclear sites
Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief BS Dhanoa sent a major warning to Pakistan, saying his warplanes are capable of attacking nuclear sites across the border.
03 Oct 2017
IndiaIndian Air Force hit by shortage of AWACS surveillance planes
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is witnessing a serious cataract in its "eyes in the sky" arising from a severe shortage of airborne warning and control systems (AWACS).
02 Oct 2017
IndiaIndia to have first Rafale base in Ambala by 2019
India is all set to have its first Rafale base in Ambala, Haryana.
28 Sep 2017
TelanganaIAF trainee aircraft crashes in Telangana, pilot ejects safely
An Indian Air Force (IAF) HAL Kiran trainee aircraft has crashed in Telangana's Keesara village.
17 Sep 2017
IndiaArjan Singh, only ever Marshal of Indian Air Force dies
Arjan Singh, the only officer to hold the title of "Marshal of Indian Air Force" has passed away at 98. The cause of death was cardiac arrest.
27 Aug 2017
IndiaReports: IAF pitches for 36 additional Rafale warplanes
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is pitching to purchase an additional 36 French-made Dassault Rafale fighter jets as a "follow-on" to the first 36 warplanes.
21 Aug 2017
ISISOperation Free Tal Afar: Iraq attacks final Islamic State stronghold
Iraq has now launched an offensive to push IS out of its last stronghold, in the city of Tal Afar.
09 Aug 2017
TibetReport: Indian Air Force warplanes have major advantage over China's
Indian Air Force (IAF) fighter jets will have significant advantages if they are required to operate against Chinese aircraft over Tibet in the event of hostilities.
09 Aug 2017
Indian ArmyWhat's behind the alarmingly-high suicide, fratricide cases in the army?
The Indian Army loses over a 100 personnel every year to suicides and fratricides. 2017 has already seen 44 suicides and one fratricide.
13 Jun 2017
IndiaIAF to conduct limited trials for F-16/Gripen warplanes
The Indian Air Force will be conducting limited trials of the US-built Lockheed Martin F-16 and Swedish Saab Gripen fighter jets.
01 Jun 2017
Indian NavyNavy chief says 4 companies have expressed interest for jets
Indian Navy chief Admiral Sunil Lanba said four defense companies have expressed interest in providing it 57 multi-role combat fighter jets for its aircraft carrier.
20 May 2017
IndiaChina's new attack helicopter takes maiden flight
China has unveiled the Z-19E, an indigenously developed attack helicopter aimed at the growing arms export market.
08 May 2017
United States Air ForceUS military's top secret X-37B space plane returns from orbit
After a record 718 days in orbit, the US Air Force's X-37B space plane has returned to Earth by landing at NASA's Kennedy Space Centre, Florida.
05 May 2017
IndiaAgni-II test fire fails to achieve desired parameters
India test-fired its Agni-II missile from an island near the Odisha coast.
03 May 2017
IsraelIsrael displays air power: Debuts F-35s at air show
Israel proudly displayed its newly acquired F-35 stealth fighters in an air show held in connection with its 69th independence day celebrations.
20 Apr 2017
Xi JinpingChinese President Xi Jinping asks army to prepare for combat
Chinese President Xi Jinping asked 84 newly-formed units of People's Liberation Army to be prepared for combat and prioritize building "new-type" fighting capabilities in electronic, information, and space warfare.
28 Feb 2017
Donald TrumpTrump seeks to hike US defence spending by 10%
President Donald Trump is looking to increase American defence spending by 10% in his proposed budget plan for 2018.
22 Feb 2017
Indian Air ForceIAF Sergeant, wife arrested for murdering an IAF Corporal
A Sergeant with the Indian Air Force (IAF) along with his wife was arrested by the Bathinda Police for murdering his colleague.
20 Feb 2017
Jet AirwaysGermany sends fighter planes after Jet Airways flight loses contact
Germany scrambled two Eurofighter Typhoon jets after the Mumbai-London Jet Airways flight 9W 118, lost contact with the Air Traffic Control tower.
16 Dec 2016
Supreme Court Of IndiaMuslims can't grow beards in IAF
The Supreme Court ruled yesterday that a Muslim cannot grow a beard after joining the Indian Air Force.
15 Dec 2016
Supreme Court Of IndiaSC: IAF personnel cant grow beards on religious grounds
A Supreme Court bench, headed by Chief Justice TS Thakur held that personnel working in the Indian Air Force cannot sport a beard based on religious grounds.
19 Nov 2016
Pakistan NewsPakistan expanding nuclear arsenal; has 130-140 nuclear warheads
Bulletin of Atomic Scientists' latest report revealed Pakistan is expanding its nuclear arsenal, developed a stockpile of 130-140 warheads for delivery and converted some of its fight jets, including F-16s, to deliver nukes.
05 Nov 2016
Indian Air ForceIAF initiates probe into officer's suicide
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has launched an inquiry into the tragic suicide of Wing Commander, Rakesh Tiwari.
30 Oct 2016
United States of AmericaChina's J-20 stealth fighter debuts next week
The 5th generation J-20 fighter jet will be officially revealed at the Chinese airshow next week.
22 Aug 2016
Indian Air ForceIAF'S Sukhoi-30 MKI lands at revamped Pasighat ALG
Arunachal Pradesh's Pasighat ALG was inaugurated by the Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, in the presence of prominent military dignitaries.
22 Aug 2016
IndiaArmy canteens are the most profitable retail chains in India
According to a report published in the Economic Times, India's most profitable retail chain is run by the Indian defence services.
