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Air Force Day 2025: President Murmu, PM Modi Lead Nation in Saluting IAF's Valour
India observes Air Force Day on October 8, marking the establishment of the Indian Air Force in 1932. President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in extending greetings to…
HAL Accelerates Al-31fp Engine Output With Major Koraput Expansion Plan
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is set to significantly expand production of the AL-31FP turbofan engine at its Koraput division in Odisha, strengthening support for the Indian Air Force's Su-30MK…
Tragic Rockfall on Ooty Road Kills Retired Air Force Officer
A retired Indian Air Force officer died when a boulder fell on his moving car on the Ooty Road near Barliar. The incident occurred about 500 metres downhill from Barliar as the vehicle was proceeding.…
IAF Seeks to Use a Multi-pronged Approach to Arrest Falling Fighter Strength
The Indian Air Force chief has highlighted the ongoing shortage of fighter aircraft within the organization. The current fleet consists of 29 fighter squadrons, much lower than the authorized strength…
India's $20b Fighter Jet Deal: IAF Chief Says MRFA Contract by Fy27, 36-40 Jets Needed Annually
The Indian Air Force Chief has announced that the Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) deal for 114 jets is likely to be finalized by the end of fiscal year 2027, with price negotiations currently under…
Tejas Delays Threaten IAF Readiness, Air Chief Warns
Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh stated that delays in the Tejas combat jet programme are adversely affecting the Indian Air Force's operational readiness. He also indicated that India aims to finalise th…
Amca, Rafale and Drones: IAF Chief Lays Out India's Air Power Roadmap
In a recent statement, IAF chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh emphasized the urgent need for the Indian Air Force to explore alternative fighter platforms due to ongoing delays in the AMCA project. He p…
Embraer and Mahindra Identify Nagpur As Potential C-390 Millennium Assembly Hub in India
The proposed facility is part of the companies’ plan to establish a local aerospace manufacturing ecosystem around the C-390 programme, which is being offered to the Indian Air Force under its Medium …
IAF Chief Reviews 5th Gen Fighter Programme in Bengaluru, Boosts AMCA Push
A senior Indian Air Force officer conducted a high-level review of India's fifth-generation fighter programme in Bengaluru, likely assessing progress on the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). The…