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Air Marshal (R) Harish Masand says I learnt more than flying from them: Vaps Nair

07 Oct 2024

Air Marshal (R) Harish Masand says I learnt more than flying from them: Vaps Nair: I first met Vappale Ramchandran Nair, better known as “Vaps” to all in the Air Force, pretty early in my service career when I went for the Flying Instructors’ Course in FIS Tambaram in January 1974.

HAL delivers first AL-31FP aero engine of Su-30MKI to IAF under new contract

01 Oct 2024

HAL delivers first AL-31FP aero engine of Su-30MKI to IAF under new contract: HAL handed over the first AL-31FP aero engine manufactured under the 240 engine contract to IAF on 30 September 2024 at Koraput in the presence of Mr Sanjeev Kumar, Secretary (Defence Production) and Dr. D K Sunil, CMD (HAL).

Dassault Aviation to create company for military MRO in India

26 Sep 2024

Dassault Aviation to create company for military MRO in India: Dassault Aviation has decided to create a company dedicated exclusively to maintenance, repair and overall (MRO) of its military activities.

MBDA celebrates Indian Air Force Day 2024

26 Sep 2024

MBDA celebrates Indian Air Force Day 2024: MBDA is proud to celebrate Indian Air Force day 2024 as a steadfast partner of the IAF in defence of India’s skies.

Historic LCA Tejas flight by Vice Chiefs of Army, Navy and IAF

10 Sep 2024

Historic LCA Tejas flight by Vice Chiefs of Army, Navy and IAF: In a landmark event for India's defence forces, the Vice Chiefs of Indian Army, Navy and Air Force made history on 9 September 2024 by flying in the indigenously manufactured Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas.

AMCA: An Indian Fifth Generation Story; an update

30 Aug 2024

AMCA: An Indian Fifth Generation Story; an update: The Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft, or AMCA, is an indigenous attempt to develop a fifth generation fighter aircraft, the most ambitious indigenous project to reshape the Indian Air Force (IAF).

IAF at Red Flag 2024, USA and then Indonesia

24 Jul 2024

IAF at Red Flag 2024, USA and then Indonesia: An IAF contingent arrived on 30 May 2024 at the Eielson AF Base of the USAF at Alaska, USA, to participate in the next edition of the multi-national exercise Red Flag 24.

Air Marshal (R) Harish Masand says I learnt more than flying from them: Alan Mascarenhas

27 May 2024

Air Marshal (R) Harish Masand says I learnt more than flying from them: Alan Mascarenhas: Immediately after commissioning in 98th GD(P) course on 31 December 1967, all of us in the fighter stream were posted to the two Vampire squadrons in Pune (then spelt as Poona).

The IAF’s Suryakiran Aerobatic Team

08 Apr 2024

The IAF’s Suryakiran Aerobatic Team: The Suryakiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT), a distinguished demonstration ensemble of the Indian Air Force (IAF), epitomises precision, skill and the spirit of aviation excellence.

IAF conducts ‘Exercise Vayu Shakti-24’ in Rajasthan

05 Apr 2024

IAF conducts ‘Exercise Vayu Shakti-24’ in Rajasthan: Pokhran range near Jaisalmer reverberated with thunderous explosions and applause, on 17 February 2024, as the Indian Air Force showcased its offensive capabilities through an enthralling and formidable display of its firepower.

ISRO achieves yet another success in the RLV LEX-02

22 Mar 2024

ISRO achieves yet another success in the RLV LEX-02: ISRO has achieved a major milestone in the area of Reusable launch vehicle (RLV) technology, through the RLV LEX-02 landing experiment, the second of the series, conducted at Aeronautical Test Range (ATR), Chitradurga in Karnataka on 22 March 2024 at 7:10 hrs IST.

Air Marshal (R) Harish Masand says I learnt more than flying from them: MINHI BAWA

29 Feb 2024

Air Marshal (R) Harish Masand says I learnt more than flying from them: MINHI BAWA: Air Marshal Mohinder Singh “Minhi” Bawa was yet another Air Force luminary that I met rather late in my service career.

LCA Tejas news and updates

28 Feb 2024

LCA Tejas news and updates: Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), on 21 February 2024, signed an MoU with the Indian Air Force (IAF) for integration of futuristic Weapons and Sensors for LCA Tejas aircraft.

MoD’s Interim Union Budget 2024-25

28 Feb 2024

MoD’s Interim Union Budget 2024-25: In the current geopolitical scenario and with the twin objective of promoting self reliance and exports, the Defence Budget has touched Rs 6,21,540.85 crore in the Financial Year 2024-25.

Rolls-Royce showcases the ‘Power of Trent’ at Wings India 2024

17 Jan 2024

Rolls-Royce showcases the ‘Power of Trent’ at Wings India 2024: Rolls-Royce is all set to participate in Wings India 2024 show to be held in Hyderabad starting 18th January. In focus will be the Trent family of engines for widebody aircraft, including the Trent XWB - the world’s most efficient large aero engine in service.

Updates from Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL)

31 Oct 2023

Updates from Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL): The IAF has inducted the 1st of 6 new Dornier Do-228 aircraft manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. This new version is equipped with new engines, composite propellers, upgraded avionics and a glass cockpit.

HAL hands over LCA Tejas twin seater to IAF

31 Oct 2023

HAL hands over LCA Tejas twin seater to IAF: HAL handed over the first LCA Tejas twin seater to the Indian Air Force in the presence of Rakha Rajya Mantri, Mr. Ajay Bhatt at a ceremony in Bangalore on 4 October 2023.

Interview with Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, Chief of the Air Staff, IAF

04 Oct 2023

Interview with Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, Chief of the Air Staff, IAF: LCA Mk 2, AMCA and MRFA are projects that hold great significance in the context of capability development and capability enhancement for the IAF.

Lt Gen Kamal Davar’s analysis on what IAF needs to transform into to develop as an aerospace power

21 Sep 2023

Lt Gen Kamal Davar’s analysis on what IAF needs to transform into to develop as an aerospace power: For the Indian Air Force to truly live up to live up to its motto of "Touching the Skies with Glory", some critical transformational imperatives are needed.

CAS review of LCA programme

20 Sep 2023

CAS review of LCA programme: The Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari reviewed the status of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) programme at Air Headquarters on 23 August 2023.

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