Indian Air Force
Discuss about the Indian Air Force capabilities, changes, upgrades, induction of fighters, comparison with other air forces of the world.
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Greetings aviation enthusiasts, defence analysts, and concerned citizens! India's quest for its next-generation multi-role combat aircraft (MMRCA 2.0) is heating up. This massive acquisition...
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Greetings, aviation and defence enthusiasts! The Indian aerospace scene is buzzing with excitement as development of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) progresses. As a fifth-generation...
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Greetings fellow aviation enthusiasts! The Kaveri engine project has been a rollercoaster of progress and setbacks over the years. With recent news of advancements in testing and potential...
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Greetings aviation enthusiasts and defense tech followers! India's homegrown Tejas Mark II fighter program is making waves, and I'm excited to open up this discussion forum to explore its...
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Greetings, aviation enthusiasts and defense tech aficionados! The LCA Tejas, India's homegrown light combat aircraft, has been making headlines with the rollout of the advanced Mk1A variant. This...
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The Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) has signaled its determination to modernize its capabilities with the release of its 2024 White Paper. This comprehensive strategy document highlights a major focus...
The Indian Air Force's (IAF) major initiative to update its Mirage 2000 is almost complete, ten years after it started. By the end of the year, the last upgraded aircraft should be delivered...
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Russia's Su-35 fighter jet, a cutting-edge marvel of aviation technology, is making a bold bid to conquer Indian skies. This state-of-the-art aircraft, boasting a formidable arsenal and advanced...
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An Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot recently participated in a familiarization flight aboard a Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) F-15 fighter jet at Komatsu Air Base in Japan. This event, which...
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The Indian Air Force's (IAF) motto, "Nabhah Spriśam Deeptam" (Touch the Sky with Glory), is derived from the Bhagavad Gita, specifically from Chapter 11, Verse 24. This phrase was spoken by Lord...
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The HTT-40 (Hindustan Turbo Trainer-40) is an indigenous, fully aerobatic, tandem-seat basic trainer aircraft designed and developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the Indian Air Force...
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The French Air and Space Force's decision to extend the operational life of its Mirage 2000D fighter jets offers a much-needed boost for nations that continue to rely on this versatile aircraft...
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India's ambitious Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program, while receiving a major boost with recent approvals, is likely to face an 18-20 month delay in its prototype development phase...
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The global military aviation landscape is undergoing a rapid transformation, with China's aggressive advancements in fighter jet technology raising serious concerns for India. The mass production...
CAUTION/DISCLAIMER: - This thread is inspired by global tech evolution, R&D & big jets like Su-3X including Naval variant Su-33. - On casual forum, there is no need to wait for official govt. or...
As fighter jets are moving towards the 6th generation, what is India doing? Even America is in danger of falling behind in the race.
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In a move that could significantly enhance India's underwater stealth capabilities, France has offered its advanced pumpjet propulsion technology for the Indian Navy's ambitious submarine...
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Can any member give their views on why France is not responding to our genuine demands of integrating our uttama GaAs or GaN ASEA FC radar to Mirage 2000, what we missed in negotiations of 36...
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) is embarking on a comprehensive upgrade program for its backbone fighter, the formidable Su-30MKI. This extensive modernization effort, a collaboration between Hindustan...
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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has confirmed significant progress in the development of the LCA Tejas Mk2 fighter jet, announcing that the prototype is now under construction and on track for...
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) is making a renewed push for the swift resolution of the long-delayed Medium Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MMRCA) program, also known as MRFA, citing critical operational...
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After losing out on the Indian Air Force's (IAF) Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MRCA) contract with its F-18 E/F fighter jets, Boeing is re-entering the competition with renewed confidence in its...
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India's ambitious Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program, aimed at developing a 5th generation fighter jet, has hit a snag due to reluctance from private companies to take on a major role...
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) is facing a critical juncture as it grapples with the pressing need to modernize its aging fighter jet fleet. While ambitious indigenous programs like the TEDBF and AMCA...
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India's ambitious Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program is gaining momentum, with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) planning to roll out...
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