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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicIndian Air Force (IAF)

Topic: Indian Air Force (IAF)

In the defence scam brouhaha, efficacy of Rafale jets, Bofors guns, Agusta helicopters gets drowned

If defence purchase processes are found to be faulty, they should be addressed at that level without questioning the equipment under procurement and adequately amended.

The alarming number of crashes Indian Air Force has seen in last 9 months

The MiG-27 that crashed in Jodhpur Tuesday is the second this year. Now, the Indian Air Force has 20 MiG-27s left in its inventory.

IAF’s MiG-27 fighter jet crashes in Jodhpur during routine mission, pilot safe

The aircraft had taken off from IAF's Jodhpur airbase. A court of inquiry is set to investigate the incident.

Why IAF fighter pilots are the natural choice for ISRO manned missions

There's the passion for flying, of course, but there are many other factors as well. ThePrint explains.

Minister says ‘jointness dear to PM’s heart’. IAF tells us why theatre command not workable

An IAF position paper instead recommends strengthening of joint operations command.

Modi’s new push for integrating commands exposes one-upmanship in the Indian military

A Navy officer has accused the IAF of stalling the formation of integrated commands – which is how most modern militaries function.

The Indian Air Force is losing fighter jets faster than they can be bought

Twenty-nine accidents involving IAF aircraft were reported between 2014 and July 2017. Nine pilots died in the accidents. 

NSG introduces comprehensive psychology test for future ‘black cat’ commandos

The special capsule of psychology tests will ensure that physically and mentally fit soldiers are inducted into the force to perform as the best commando unit of the country.

On Camera

Asim Munir wants to be guardian of the Middle East. He’s fated to fail at home

Countering insurgency needs the Pakistan Army to demonstrate a political will that ties leaders at the centre with those in the borderlands. But it may not have the imagination.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

India, US troops to undertake joint military exercise next month, first after Op Sindoor

21st edition of annual joint military exercise will be held from 1 to 16 September, aimed at sharing military tech, operational best practices & disaster relief coordination methods.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.