Air Force

Exercise Vayu Shakti Spectacle: TEJAS, Su-30MKI, Jaguar And Rafale To Participate As IAF’s Operation Sindoor Victory Showcase

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is gearing up for Exercise Vayu Shakti, a biennial firepower demonstration set to unfold on 27 February at the Pokhran field firing range in Rajasthan. This event promises to feature an impressive array of combat aircraft, underscoring the service’s operational prowess.Rafale, Su-30MKI, MiG-29, TEJAS, Jaguar, and Mirage-2000 fighters headline the participating assets.

February 11, 2026
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‘Rafale Emerged As Hero of Operation Sindoor’ Says Vice Air Chief Marshal Nagesh Kapoor As IAF Signals Push For More MRFA Capability

Air Chief statements have underscored the pivotal role played by Rafale fighter jets during Operation Sindoor, with Vice Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor emphasising that Rafale was “the hero” of the operation.He noted that the Indian Air Force (IAF) is seeking to induct more Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA) to bolster its capabilities in future operations.While acknowledging

February 11, 2026
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IAF Vice Chief Flags Urgent Need For New Fighter Jets Fleet As Rafale Shines Post-Operation Sindoor

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is poised for a significant enhancement of its combat capabilities, with Vice Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor, emphasising the urgent requirement to induct more newer-generation fighter jets.Speaking at a press conference ahead of Exercise Vayu Shakti, Air Marshal Kapoor stated that the sooner these aircraft join the inventory, the better.His comments

February 11, 2026
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Russia Unveils Enhanced Version of Su-57 As India Searches For 5th Next-Generation Jets

Russia has unveiled an upgraded version of its Sukhoi Su-57 fifth-generation stealth fighter, just as India intensifies its search for advanced aircraft to bolster its air power. Russia is most likely to pitch once again the highly upgraded high-tech version of Su-57 with full ToT to India as IAF seeks stealth fighters.State-owned ROSTEC announced that the latest Su-57 jets delivered to the

February 11, 2026
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Russia Unveils Enhanced Version of Su-57 As India Searches For 5th Next-Generation Jets

Russia has unveiled an upgraded version of its Sukhoi Su-57 fifth-generation stealth fighter, just as India intensifies its search for advanced aircraft to bolster its air power. Russia is most likely to pitch once again the highly upgraded high-tech version of Su-57 with full ToT to India as IAF seeks stealth fighters.State-owned ROSTEC announced that the latest Su-57 jets delivered to the

February 11, 2026
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India’s Torturous Path To Fighter Jet Acquisition: Decades of Delays Amid Soaring Threats

India’s pursuit of modern fighter aircraft has long been marked by delays, shifting priorities and persistent production hurdles, leaving the Indian Air Force (IAF) short of its operational needs.A recent article highlights two potential milestones in this tortuous journey: a possible contract for up to 114 Dassault Rafale jets to fulfil the enduring Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA)

February 11, 2026
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IAF And Royal Thai Air Force Launch In-Situ Drill To Boost Aerial Interoperability

India and the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) have commenced a joint in-situ air exercise, marking a significant step in bolstering defence ties between the two nations. This development, reported on 11 February 2026, underscores the growing military synergy in the Indo-Pacific region.The Indian Air Force (IAF) is deploying an array of advanced assets for the exercise, including Su-30MKI multirole

February 11, 2026
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