India moves closer to mega Rafale deal, but will it solve the IAF’s fighter shortage?

The Ministry of Defence has issued a Letter of Request (LoR) to France for the procurement…

Air Marshal Tarun Chaudhry assumes charge as chief of Central Air Command

NEW DELHI: Air Marshal Tarun Chaudhry on Monday assumed the charge of Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of…

A year after India broke Pakistan’s aerial offensive during Op Sindoor, forces release Joint Air Defence Doctrine

On the eve of his retirement, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan unveiled the Joint…

India sets eyes on sixth‑gen fighters, seeks tie-ups with US and Europe

Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh has said India is looking to…

Super Sukhoi programme: Modernising IAF’s work horse fighter fleet

As the Indian Air Force undergoes a major transformation—replacing older types with Rafale, Tejas Mk‑1A and,…

With RFP release, AMCA one step closer: how will this fighter reshape India’s combat prowess

Photo credit: X/Military Observer India’s ambitious fifth-generation stealth fighter has entered a decisive phase, with the…

Beyond combat capability, how AMCA will help India beat China in the long race

India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program is a catalyst for national industrial growth, extending beyond…

Defence ministry issues RFP for 5th-generation stealth jet project AMCA; 3 private players in race, HAL out

New Delhi: In an important step towards building India’s own stealth 5th-generation fighter jet, the defence…

Revisiting Kargil: The story of how the IAF thrashed Pakistan in Operation Safed Sagar

In the summer of 1999, after a gap of almost 28 years, the Indian Air Force…

Over 800 air shows in 30 years: IAF’s Suryakiran team celebrates 30 years of its precision flying

NEW DELHI: Over 800 air shows in 30 years. As Suryakiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT) commemorated its…