Search For "combat aircraft"
"It was a mutual decision": Defence firm Saab on parting ways with Adani G
Updated : 3 years, 3 months ago IST
An agreement was signed in 2017 between Adani Group and the Swedish aerospace and defence company to make fighter jets in India
Read More
BrahMos, Astra missiles give Indian Su-30s edge over Flankers operated by
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Around 15 countries operate the different variants of the Sukhoi-30 combat aircraft including China, its original manufacturer Russia, Armenia, Indonesia and Algeria along with others. With 272 aircraft, Indian Air Force has the largest fleet of these planes.
Read More
IAF boosts Su-30 aircrafts' capabilities with new over 250km strike range
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
The new missile has been acquired by the Indian Air Force under emergency provisions and will further enhance the capabilities of the Su-30 fighter jets which are now the mainstay of the force for at least the next 20 years.
Read More
IAF combat potential needs to be sustained with new 4.5 gen fighter jets:
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], October 8 (ANI): Asserting that the combat potential of the Indian Air Force has to be sustained through the induction of modern fighter jets, Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari on Saturday said his force has initiated steps to ensure that the squadron strength remai
Read More
Citing Pakistan, China numbers, IAF says need more fighter aircraft
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 4 (ANI): Citing the increasing number of fighter aircraft in the Chinese and Pakistan air forces, the Indian Air Force on Tuesday said it would need more combat aircraft to meet security challenges.
Read More
IAF conducts full dress rehearsal in Chandigarh ahead of Air Force Day fly
Updated : 3 years, 7 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], October 3 (ANI): Preparations are underway at Sukhna Lake, Chandigarh ahead of the Indian Air Force Day as combat aircraft, transport planes and helicopters including the Chinook heavy-lift choppers took part in the dress rehearsal on Monday.
Read More
LCA Tejas is very capable aircraft, has world-class missiles: IAF official
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) [India], September 23 (ANI): Commanding Officer of 45 squadrons of Indian Air Force also called Flying daggers, Group captain Syamantak Roy on Thursday said Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas is very capable aircraft and is equipped with world-class missiles.
Read More
Indian Navy evaluating trial report of Rafale, F-18 for USD 5 billion figh
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 22 (ANI): In the USD 5 billion tenders to buy 26 combat aircraft, the report of the extensive trials of the French Rafale and American F-18 planes is being evaluated by the Indian Navy headquarters.
Read More
Tejas Mark 2 will fill critical capability void, essential to ensure timel
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 1 (ANI): With the government approving the development of a new variant of light combat aircraft, Indian Air Force Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari on Thursday said the LCA Mark 2 fighter aircraft will fill a critical capability void besides giving a tremendous boos
Read More
CCS clears indigenous LCA Mark 2 fighter aircraft project
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], September 1 (ANI): In a major boost to indigenous fighter aircraft development initiatives, the Cabinet Committee on Security on Wednesday cleared the development of LCA Mark 2 fighter aircraft which would be a replacement for the Mirage 2000, Jaguar and MiG-29 combat a
Read More
Vikrant brings in unmatched capability, will be deterrence for any misadve
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Onboard Vikrant/Kochi (Kerala) [India], August 23 (ANI): The commanding officer of India's first indigenously-built aircraft carrier (IAC) Vikrant, Commodore Vidhyadhar Harke said the ship will provide unmatched capability and will act as a deterrence for any misadventure.
Read More
IAF chief flies and reviews combat aircraft in Bengaluru
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 6 (ANI): Indian Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari reviewed and flew indigenous Light Combat Aircraft Mk 1 'Tejas', Light Combat Helicopter and HTT-40, said officials on Friday.
Read More