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Thursday, April 2, 2026
TopicIndian Air Force (IAF)

Topic: Indian Air Force (IAF)

India isn’t ready for drone terrorism. It’s central to proxy warfare

India’s drone terrorism challenge is less about technology and more about mindset and institutions—it fails to treat drones as a full-fledged air defence threat.

US pilot says his team pulled out of Dubai Air Show after Tejas crash out of respect for IAF pilot

Taylor ‘Fema’ Hiester, commander of USAF F-16 Viper Demo Team, hit out at air show organisers for continuing with the show after Wing Commander Namansh Syal lost his life in the incident.

Why Group Captain Nachiketa has ‘immense respect’ for a Pakistani Captain

In 'Wings of Valour', Swapnil Pandey brings to life the extraordinary journeys of fighter pilots, veterans, and Kargil heroes.

India looks to ink deal for 114 Rafale as early as next year, some to come in fly-away condition

The Standard F4 plus version will come equipped with longer-range air-to-air missiles (two) and air-to-ground munitions than currently in service with India, ThePrint has learnt.

With Cheetah & Chetak fleets ageing, Army, IAF move to fast-track purchase of 200 light helicopters

Request for Information issued by govt seeks transfer of technology. This comes as the planned acquisition of 200 Kamov light utility helicopters from Russia remains in limbo.

IAF needs a transformation. Bring in 5G fighters, fast-track Tejas Mk2, upgrade AMCA to 6G

India’s fighter aircraft strength will be down to 31 squadrons by the end of the year, down from 42. It will further reduce when Mirage 2000, MiG-29, and Jaguar squadrons are phased out.

IAF aircraft flying into earthquake-hit Myanmar faced GPS spoofing. How it is different from jamming 

The cyberattack is suspected to have been carried out by Chinese-enabled systems, with the aircraft pilots having to turn on backup systems. 

‘Tangail drop’ & Meghna heli-lift: IAF ops that gave India edge over Pakistan in 1971 Bangladesh War

‘Tangail drop’ was among largest paradrops witnessed since World War II, while heli-lift across Meghna river cleared Indian Army’s path to Dhaka, resulting in Pakistan’s surrender.

Restoring public confidence after Uber & Strava rows is crucial. Armed forces must give clarity

Self-styled experts on social media cannot be allowed to ridicule IAF. Domain experts from IDS must brief media on the Indian military's state-of-the-art information security structure.

Govt backs IAF plan to procure 114 Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft but faces 2 problems. What’s the logjam

IAF down to 31 fighter squadrons on paper against sanctioned strength of 42. Number will go down further next year when 2 remaining squadrons of MiG 21 Bison get phased out.

On Camera

The 3 M’s Of Hinduphobia: Mill, Macaulay and Marx

Indians tend to fuss more about the damage done to the Indian psyche by Thomas B Macaulay’s infamous Minute of 1835, but he was preceded in this unholy endeavour by James Mill.

Air fares to go up? Staggered hike in ATF prices for domestic airlines, to cost Rs 21 more per litre

A govt official said that although ATF prices for domestic market had been expected to rise 100 per cent in April, increase was moderated to 25 per cent to cushion burden on domestic passengers.

GE delivers sixth F404 engine for Tejas Mk1A to HAL, cites war in Gulf for delay

GE delivered only six engines to HAL in the last fiscal which ended Tuesday, short of the 11 promised as per the revised timeline.

Gulf war exposed India’s fragilities. It’s time for navel-gazing, in the national interest

It’s easy to understand why the government can’t speak the hard truth. When this war ends, as all wars do, India’s interests will lie with both the winner and the loser.