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Thursday, October 2, 2025
TopicIndian Air Force

Topic: Indian Air Force

India’s Afghan evacuation efforts to feature as case study during Air Chiefs’ meet at Aero India

During the roundtable discussion, India will talk about the country’s achievement in the aerospace sector, in a bid to push for export of indigenous defence items.

As Modi kicks off Aero India, US showcases its F-35 stealth fighters

Inaugurating Aero India in Bengaluru, PM Modi said govt is targeting increase in defence exports from $1.5 billion now to $5 billion by 2024-25.

HAL unveils design for new supersonic trainer, can aid IAF in modern combat training

HAL plans to equip the HLFT-42 with modern avionics like Active Electronically Scanned Array, Electronic Warfare Suite, Infrared Search & Track with Fly by Wire control system.

What does IAF’s new doctrine contain & why air force put it out — everything you need to know

In a revised doctrine, the IAF notes that airpower should be seen as aerospace power and underlines that modern conflicts can be influenced by each component of the military operating in synergy.

Sukhoi & Mirage fighters collide mid-air in Madhya Pradesh. 1 pilot killed, 2 eject safely

The Su-30 MKI & Mirage 2000 crashed during a training exercise. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is monitoring the situation, an inquiry has been ordered to 'determine cause of accident'.

India’s Mi-17s gets indigenous armour to stave off fire from small arms, snipers

Unlike the steel-made Russian armour, the ones being manufactured indigenously are made of composite that reduces its weight by 40 per cent.

Remembering Suranjan Das, master IAF test pilot who flew maiden sortie of 1st indigenous fighter

On his 53rd death anniversary, ThePrint looks back at the life and service of Group Captain Das, synonymous with Indian Air Force and its fighter incorporations between 1950-1970.

Rafale, Sukhoi, Chinooks: IAF to launch massive exercise in Eastern sector starting Thursday

The Chinese have increased their state of alertness in wake of the IAF exercise and have deployed airborne early-warning aircraft at its Shigatse airport.

Women constitute 13.69 % of IAF workforce, highest in armed forces, govt tells Lok Sabha

Presenting data on the 'participation of women in defence sector', Mos for Defence Ajay Bhatt said women comprise 6% of Navy's workforce, while Army constitutes just 3.97%.

Dividing Indian Air Force would be regrettable. Balakot was demonstration of will and skill

The three armed Services must develop an approach of military management and warfighting in a cohesive manner, with a concern for each other. Rush for Theatre Command won't work.

On Camera

More Andhra-style prawn fry for Indian plates? How Naidu’s trying to blunt US tariff hit on aqua exports

Naidu attempts to shield aqua farmers after Trump’s tariff hits the shrimp farming sector in Andhra Pradesh, leading to the cancellation of 50% of the state's exports.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.