Air Force

IAF Evacuates Stranded Nationals From Germany, South Africa, Slovenia And UK In Sri Lanka Under Operation Sagar Bandhu

The Indian Air Force has executed a complex evacuation operation in Sri Lanka amid the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The operation, named Operation Sagar Bandhu, involved extracting stranded nationals from multiple countries including Germany, South Africa, Slovenia, the United Kingdom, Poland, Belarus, Iran, Australia, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, along with Indian and Sri Lankan

December 1, 2025
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IAF Evacuates Stranded Nationals From Germany, South Africa, Slovenia And UK In Sri Lanka Under Operation Sagar Bandhu

The Indian Air Force has executed a complex evacuation operation in Sri Lanka amid the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. The operation, named Operation Sagar Bandhu, involved extracting stranded nationals from multiple countries including Germany, South Africa, Slovenia, the United Kingdom, Poland, Belarus, Iran, Australia, Pakistan, and Bangladesh, along with Indian and Sri Lankan

December 1, 2025
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Dassault’s Rafale Proposal For India’s Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft Program: A Comprehensive Analysis

Dassault’s proposal for the Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) program represents a transformative shift in Indo-French defence collaboration, moving beyond traditional procurement to establish a strategic co-development partnership.The initiative targets the production of 114 locally-manufactured Rafale aircraft, fundamentally restructuring India’s fighter squadron architecture and establishing

November 30, 2025
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Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh Launches First Indigenous Pilot Trainer Aircraft HANSA-3(NG)

The Union Minister Jitendra Singh launched the first indigenous Pilot Trainer Aircraft Hansa-3(NG), marking a significant milestone in India’s aviation and aerospace capabilities. This launch signifies a strategic move towards strengthening domestic production and reducing reliance on foreign technology in pilot training aircraft.The CSIR National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL), Bangalore unveiled

November 30, 2025
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Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh Launches First Indigenous Pilot Trainer Aircraft HANSA-3(NG)

The Union Minister Jitendra Singh launched the first indigenous Pilot Trainer Aircraft Hansa-3(NG), marking a significant milestone in India’s aviation and aerospace capabilities. This launch signifies a strategic move towards strengthening domestic production and reducing reliance on foreign technology in pilot training aircraft.The CSIR National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL), Bangalore unveiled

November 30, 2025
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Advanced Jet Engine Manufacturing: India’s Critical Replication Challenges

GE Adaptive Cycle Engine revolutionises combat aircraft with smart thrust-efficiency switchThe manufacturing of advanced jet engine hot section components represents one of India’s most formidable technological barriers in aerospace and defence.​Whilst the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and partnering industries have made commendable strides in foundational technologies, the

November 30, 2025
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TEJAS: India’s Skyward Shield

The tragic crash of a TEJAS MK-1 Light Combat Aircraft at the Dubai Air Show on 21 November 2025 has ignited scrutiny over Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s (HAL) engineering prowess and India’s push for self-reliant defence production.Wing Commander Namansh Syal, the skilled Indian Air Force pilot at the controls, perished when the jet lost stability during a high-risk negative-G manoeuvre at low

November 30, 2025
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‘We Have Options’: India Has A Message For The American F-35 Stealth Fighter

by G H KumarIndia’s message regarding the F-35 stealth fighter represents a profound assertion of strategic autonomy and defence self-reliance, signalling to Washington that New Delhi has fundamentally different priorities than those offered by  the Americans.The implicit statement conveyed by Indian officials is unambiguous: India has options, and those options align far more closely with

November 30, 2025
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India Eyes A Massive Su-30MKI Modernisation Push During Modi-Putin Summit, Says Report

India is advancing a substantial modernisation program for its Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter fleet, dubbed the "Super Sukhoi" or "Super-30" initiative, with the Cabinet Committee on Security poised to approve upgrades for an initial batch of 84 aircraft out of the Indian Air Force’s total of 259 jets.This ₹63,000 crore effort aims to extend the service life of these aircraft by up to 30 years through

November 28, 2025
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IAF And French Air And Space Force Showcase Operational Excellence In Exercise Garuda 2025 At Mont-de-Marsan

The Indian Air Force (IAF) and the French Air and Space Force (FASF) are engaged in the 8th edition of their bilateral air exercise, Garuda 2025, conducted from November 16 to 27 at Mont-de-Marsan Air Base in France. The exercise involves over 500 airmen and 25 aircraft from both nations, reflecting the deep operational and strategic partnership between India and France.During Exercise Garuda

November 27, 2025
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