Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh has said India is looking to…
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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…
Marut: Before Tejas, there was Marut: India’s first supersonic fighter jet and the lessons it offers |
In 1956, independent India was just nine years old, and as a sovereign republic, the country…
No margin for error: How fighter pilots eject in emergencies; veterans who ‘pulled the handle’ recount experience
The mid-air collision of two US Navy E/A-18 Growlers of the Electronic Attack Squadron 129 present…
After China, US unveils ultra long range air-to-air missile — where does India stand in the race
(Image credit: Jonathan Tweedy) The AIM‑260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile (JATM) represents a major leap in…