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 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 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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legolas4444
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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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Rajsm
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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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Srinivas Nirmal Kumar Avula
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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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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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legolas4444
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...
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Bhartiya Sainik
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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...
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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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Vivek M. R
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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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Ronin
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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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Vivek M. R
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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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JOYDEEPGHOSH
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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...
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Thailand of smile
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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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Dr. Saptarishi Chatterjee
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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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harihara
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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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Oleg Olkha
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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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Rajsm
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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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Foxbat
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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) officials have revealed the rationale behind the development of a unique engine thrust system for India's Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA). The AMCA, a...
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kanti 1955
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The upcoming multinational air exercise Tarang Shakti, scheduled for August 2024, is set to be a significant event in the global defence landscape. The participation of the United States Air Force...
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Torontodude
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Better for India to cancel the MFRA and invest the funds in engine avionics and othe technology and infrastructure development So IAF will deter the chinese & p0rk planes with hockey sticks? That...
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Santosh Kumar pal
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Dr. Samir V. Kamat, Secretary of the Department of Defence R&D and Chairman of the DRDO, recently revealed a significant advancement in India's aviation capabilities. The nation's ambitious...
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PKPRS
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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has confirmed that achieving its target of 70% indigenous content for the Tejas Mk1A light combat aircraft is proving to be more difficult than initially...
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bonito
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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has announced ambitious plans to manufacture at least 120 Tejas MkII fighter jets by 2036, according to Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) CB Ananthakrishnan...
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