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Rafale Source-Code Row: A standoff that could define the IAF for decades
The biggest arms deal in Indian history may leave the IAF flying a warplane whose brain it will never own.
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President Droupadi Murmu to fly a sortie in HAL-made LCH Prachand
In a powerful display of confidence in India’s indigenous defence capabilities, President Droupadi Murmu will fly a sortie in indigenous Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Prachand at Jaisalmer in Rajasthan, just before the beginning of the Indian Air Force’s largest exercise – Vayu Shakti 2026 on Friday.
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‘Third Tejas Crash’: A look into what happened and what this means
An analysis of the February 7 incident involving an Air Force Tejas fighter and what the subsequent developments probably mean for the country.
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IAF grant HAL partial exemptions on Tejas-Mk1A contract, report says
The IAF and defence ministry have agreed to limited concessions for HAL on the Tejas-Mk1A, but drew a firm line at capabilities deemed operationally non-negotiable.
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What is Hammer precision weapon that India, France to jointly make?
The Hammer is already integrated with the Indian Air Force’s Rafale and was reportedly used during Operation Sindoor.
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IAF, Thai AF to conduct joint air drills with top jets near Malacca Strait
The Indian Air Force and the Royal Thai Air Force are set to hold a joint exercise near the Andaman and Nicobar Islands’ strategic Malacca Strait.
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India weighs Russian Su-57 fighter deal as China’s stealth fleet surges
New Delhi prepares critical decision on fifth-generation capability amid widening air-power gap with China.
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Flight Lieutenant Akshita Dhankar: The officer behind the flag
Flight Lieutenant Akshita Dhankar represents the emerging generation of women officers in the Indian Air Force – professionals shaped by tradition, discipline, and modern military excellence.
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IAF seeks 6 Advanced AEW&C aircraft to plug critical surveillance gaps
In a major step towards further strengthening India’s aerial surveillance and airspace management capabilities, the ministry of defence has intended to procure six Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) aircraft, along with associated ground segment equipment and infrastructure, for the Indian Air Force.
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Wg Cdr Namansh Syal, pilot who died in Dubai Tejas crash, cremated
Wg Cdr Namansh Syal, the IAF pilot killed when his Tejas fighter crashed during an aerobatic display in Dubai, was cremated with full military honours.
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