Indian Air Force: News
20 Jun 2017
IndiaTata-Lockheed Martin sign deal to manufacture advanced F-16s in India
Tata Advanced Systems Ltd and US aerospace major Lockheed Martin Corp. have signed a deal to manufacture the iconic F-16 fighter jets in India.
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.
12 Jun 2017
IndiaStrategic Partnership Model: India to kick-start Rs. 60,000 crore submarine-project
India is set to commence an ambitious Rs. 60,000 crore submarine project, termed Project 75 (I), the first of its kind under the Strategic Partnership model launched last month.
05 Jun 2017
IndiaUS recognizes India as "major defense partner"
US Secretary of Defense James Mattis said America recognizes India "as a major defense partner."
05 Jun 2017
IndiaChinese helicopters intrude Indian airspace: IAF commences probe
Marking fourth such incident, two Zhiba helicopters of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) intruded into Indian airspace, hovering over the Chamoli district in Uttarakhand.
04 Jun 2017
IndiaSoon women will join men in combat: Army Chief
Army Chief Gen Bipin Rawat in his historic announcement said that the Indian Army was planning to open combat positions for women.
03 Jun 2017
IndiaA look at India's nuclear weapons capabilities
On June 2, India successfully test-fired its indigenously developed nuclear-capable Prithvi-II missile.
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.
24 May 2017
IndiaPakistani jets fly over Siachen, but Indian airspace untouched
One day after India launched "punitive fire assaults" on Pakistani military outposts along the Line of Control, jets from Islamabad flew over Siachen, reported media.
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.
13 May 2017
IndiaIndia test fires Spyder surface to air missile system
Amidst escalating tensions with Pakistan, India recently successfully tested Spyder missiles acquired from Israel, taking it one step closer to their deployment along the borders.
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.
24 Apr 2017
IndiaNew doctrine would facilitate Army, Navy, IAF co-ordination: Defence Ministry
The Union Defence Ministry is set to formally release India's Joint Defence Doctrine this week.
14 Apr 2017
IndiaMake in India: UK offers India defence technology for weapons
The United Kingdom has offered India cutting-edge defence technology for co-producing weapon systems to jointly become the "world beaters" in arms exports.
08 Apr 2017
IndiaIndo-Israeli defence partnership: $2bn deals signed ahead of Modi visit
India and Israel recently entered into major defence deals worth $2 billion for manufacture of Surface to Air Missiles (SAM). This is seen as a move to bolster bilateral ties ahead of PM Modi's visit to Tel Aviv in July.
21 Mar 2017
IndiaIndo-US logistics pact faces delays
The much awaited Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement between India and the US is reportedly facing several bureaucratic hurdles due to slow-decision making on the Indian side.
24 Feb 2017
LadakhIAF 'Super Hercules' in another crash
A C-130J 'Super Hercules' aircraft which was involved in an unusual accident while taxing at a Ladakh airfield is now the subject of a high-level court inquiry.
22 Feb 2017
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.
14 Feb 2017
KarnatakaAero India 2017 takes off at Yelahanka
The 11th edition of Aero India, the country's biggest aerospace and defence expo, set off at Yelahanka airbase, with China making its debut with a confirmed five-member team.
13 Feb 2017
SiddaramaiahNorth Bengaluru witnesses roaring days ahead of Aero India
Bengaluru residents are spending noisy days as jets keep roaring by ahead of Aero India, scheduled from February 14 at Yelahanka airbase.
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
Bombay High CourtMumbai in all its glory and gloom
Mumbaikars get a whiff of fresh air as the chill took a backseat in the city; pollution levels came down after a marginal rise was observed in the temperature.
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.
29 Nov 2016
Narendra ModiLt-General A K Bhatt appointed the director-general of military operations
The Modi government announced that Lt-General A K Bhatt had been appointed as the next Director General of Military Operations (DGMO).
05 Nov 2016
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.
25 Oct 2016
7th Pay CommissionGovernment downgrades ranks of defence officers
According to communications from the Defence Ministry, the government has downgraded the status of military officers vis-a-vis their civilian counterparts.
30 Sep 2016
IndiaPakistan's attacks and India's counterstrikes create vulnerable situation
Rising tensions between India and Pakistan led to fears the two countries could be heading toward a fifth Indo-Pak war.
18 Sep 2016
IndiaPM Modi mulls setting up team to investigate defence scams
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi is looking to set up a specialized team that will investigate the multitude of defence scams that stung the nation.
22 Aug 2016
Arunachal PradeshIAF'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.
06 Aug 2016
IndiaLockheed Martin proposes to shift F-16 production line to India
On Thursday, American defence major Lockheed Martin offered to move its lone F-16 fighter aircraft production-line, Block 70, to India as part of the 'Make in India' program.