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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In a strategic shift, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is enhancing its maritime capabilities by leveraging advanced fighter aircraft and fortified island bases. This innovative approach aims to provide...
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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has received an order to manufacture 12 Su-30MKI multirole fighter jets for the Indian Air Force (IAF), bolstering the country's air defence capabilities...
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The growing presence of China's J-20 stealth fighter near the Indian border has raised concerns for India's national security. In response, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is increasingly relying on...
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The United States, eager to expand its F-35 fighter jet program, made a concerted effort to entice India into acquiring the advanced aircraft. This interest was made evident at Aero India 2023...
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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has dismissed concerns about the IAF's potential order for 97 LCA Tejas Mk1A fighter jets impacting the future of the Tejas Mk2 program. Jayadeva EP, DGM at HAL...
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In a strategic move, Greece has extended a proposal to India for a collaborative approach in negotiating the acquisition of additional Rafale fighter jets from French manufacturer Dassault...
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In 2011, India embarked on a substantial $2.1-$2.2 billion endeavor to upgrade its aging Mirage 2000-H fighter aircraft fleet to the 2000-5 standard. This ambitious project, carried out in...
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In the late 1990s, India's Air Force (IAF) embarked on a mission to bolster its fighter jet fleet with the Mirage 2000-5, an upgraded version of the Mirage 2000H, which had excelled during the...
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) is embarking on an ambitious transformation, set to revolutionize its fleet and bolster its domestic aerospace capabilities. Over the next two decades, the IAF plans to...
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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is pursuing a potential deal with Argentina to supply Prachand Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) and Light Utility Helicopters (LUH). This move comes after...
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to strengthen its fleet of Su-30MKI fighter jets with a major agreement with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the procurement of 240 AL-31F jet engines...
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) is gearing up to induct its first squadron of the indigenously developed Tejas Mk1A fighter jets by the end of 2024. This move marks a major step towards the country's...
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Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), India's leading aerospace and defence company, has announced substantial investments in two critical helicopter development programs as part of its Q4...
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Airbus and BAE Systems, manufacturers of the Eurofighter Typhoon, are actively countering concerns about the fighter jet's operational lifespan as part of their bid for India's Medium Multi-Role...
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The United Kingdom has renewed its invitation to India to join the ambitious Tempest sixth-generation fighter jet program, aiming to capitalize on India's expertise and potentially reduce...
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) is reportedly considering acquiring the Delilah series of air-to-surface missiles from Elbit Systems, an Israeli defence electronics company. Sources familiar with the...
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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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In 2019, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) proposed a twin-engine fighter jet design based on the LCA-Tejas platform, aiming to fulfill the Indian Navy's specific requirements. This proposal...
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The Indian Air Force's (IAF) ambitious Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) program, intended to procure 114 new fighter jets, is facing significant delays, raising concerns about the potential...
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The Indian Army and Air Force's ambitious plans to replace their aging fleet of Cheetah and Chetak helicopters with the indigenously developed Light Utility Helicopter (LUH) have hit a snag...
