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Relocating forces to the new locations was completed within 48 hours.

New benchmarks set at IAF's Gaganshakti

At present, IAF operates about 31 fighter squadrons, with each squadron comprising 16-18 aircraft.

24 April 2018 9:29 PM

Fighter pilots who know say that single engine fighters being smaller are better optimised aerodynamically improving their survivability in a dogfight. (Photo: tejas.gov.in)

The fighter for India's future: Going back to the beginning

The generally believed superior survivability of a twin-engine fighter is also questioned.

24 April 2018 6:59 PM

A major focus of the exercise was to check combat capability of the indigenously developed Light Combat Aircraft or LCA Tejas and their performance was satisfactory. (Photo: tejas.gov.in)

Indian Air Force tests capability to handle nuke, bio-warfare during...

The 13-day-long drill aimed to sharpen its war waging capability in the wake of fast evolving regional security...

24 April 2018 2:45 PM

(Photo: Indian Airforce/Representational)

Wargame wins praise from unlikely quarters

In China, media reports have to be vetted by the government, so in a way they reflect the government's stand and line of...

17 April 2018 7:50 PM

An Indian Air Force (IAF) fighter jet practices touchdowns on the Agra-Lucknow highway in Unnao on Friday. (Photo: AP)

Charges filed against IAF officer for alleged espionage

The intelligence personnel caught him after he was found carrying a high-end phone, an area where such devices are...

11 April 2018 2:05 AM

Fighter aircraft Sukhoi-30. (Photo: PTI/File)

India begins process to procure 110 jets for IAF

The fighters being sought by the government are to be day-night and all-weather capable.

7 April 2018 12:45 AM

Debris after an MiG-21 fighter jet crash, killing an Indian Air Force pilot, in Kangra. (Photo: PTI)

Pilot killed as MiG-21 fighter jet crashes in Himachal's Kangra

Squadron Leader Meet Kumar, who was flying the Russian origin MIG 21 Bis aircraft died in the accident.

18 July 2018 11:24 PM

India began its search for new planes for the Indian air force in 2003 to replace its Soviet-era MiG fighters. (Photo: PTI)

Indian Air Force spent Rs 29 crore to ferry currency after...

Post-demonetisation, the RBI had spent Rs 7,965 crore in 2016-17 on printing the new Rs 500 and Rs 2,000 notes.

8 July 2018 1:37 PM

A US Air Force EA-18G Growler fighter jet prepares to land at the Osan US Air Base in Pyeongtaek, South Korea. (Photo: AP)

India reconsidering 5th generation fighter jet programme with Russia:...

The sources said the cost of the project has been estimated at around USD 30 billion or Rs 2 lakh crore.

8 July 2018 11:09 AM

The 30-year-old went missing in May, according to media reports, and a crime of passion was suspected as she had been pregnant and married to another man at the time. (Photo: File/Representational)

Ex-JKLF leader held for killing 4 IAF men

The Centre had in March this year declared the JKLF as an unlawful association.

18 Oct 2019 9:03 PM

The five-day mega event began on a somber note, a day after two aircraft of Surya Kiran, Indian Air Force (IAF)s aerobatics team, collided mid-air, killing a pilot and injuring two others who ejected to safety. (Photo: ANI)

In a first, IAF jets to take part in Oman drill

The last exercise, Eastern Bridge-IV was held in 2017 at Jamnagar.

17 Oct 2019 9:12 PM

Lockheed, which has a longstanding relationship of 25 years in India, unveiled the F-21 during the Aero India show in Bengaluru in February, saying it will address the Indian Air Forces unique requirements. (Representational Image)

IAF starts war-time drill in five states

As part of the drill SU-30 aircraft landed at the Kolkata airport from its base in Assam in the afternoon.

16 Oct 2019 12:05 PM