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India moves closer to mega Rafale deal, but will it solve the IAF's fighter shortage?

The Ministry of Defence has issued a Letter of Request (LoR) to France for the procurement of 114 Rafale fighters for the Indian Air Force (IAF). The new Rafale deal, expected to cost Rs 3.25 lakh crore, will be a government-to-government deal between India and France. If the previous deal for 36 Rafale aircraft is to be used as a yard stick then the Indian Air Force is not likely yo get its first Rafale aircraft for at least four years after signing the deal, but since then Dassault's order...

Times of India 8d ago

30 years of Suryakiran: How India's red arrows became a symbol of precision and national aspiration

PUNE: For three decades, the scarlet-and-white trails of the Suryakiran Aerobatic Team have painted the Indian skies with precision, discipline and spectacle. But beyond the breathtaking loops, barrel rolls and synchronized formations lies a deeper story, one of national pride, technological evolution and the relentless pursuit of excellence within the Indian Air Force (IAF). As the team completes 30 years, Commanding Officer Group Captain Ajay Dasarathi says the journey of Suryakiran is...

Times of India 7d ago

Air Marshal Tarun Chaudhry assumes charge as chief of Central Air Command

Air Marshal Tarun Chaudhry assumes charge as chief of Central Air Command NEW DELHI: Air Marshal Tarun Chaudhry on Monday assumed the charge of Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Central Air Command. He was commissioned into the fighter stream of the Indian Air Force in Dec 1989.During his distinguished career, the Air Marshal has held several important operational, staff and diplomatic appointments, including defence attache at the embassy of India in Sweden with concurrent...

Times of India 8d ago

As China and Pakistan move forward with their fifth generation plans, India's two short term options

Russian president Vladimir Putin reaffirmed Russia’s commitment to deepening ties with India as Moscow continues to offer the Su-57 fifth generation fighter jet with technology transfer and local production. While addressing journalists in St Petersburg the Russian President said, “We are ready to work with India to supply the Sukhoi Su-57, to develop it.” Putin remarks come at a time when the Indian air force is facing depleting squadron numbers and delays in his domestic programs.

Times of India 5d ago

DRDO & IAF conduct successful flight-tests of indigenous RudraM-II air-to-surface missile

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Times of India 7d ago

A year after India broke Pak's offensive during Op Sindoor, Joint Air Defence Doctrine release

On the eve of his retirement, Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan unveiled the Joint Air Defence Doctrine, a step towards integrating the Army, Navy and Air Force into a seamless, multi-layered shield against aerial threats. The doctrine, released by Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (IDS), is designed to strengthen operational preparedness and ensure synergy across the services in an era of drones, hypersonic weapons and saturation missile attacks. This is the 13th doctrine...

Times of India 11d ago

India’s military revamp to counter China, Pakistan gathers pace

India’s military revamp to counter China, Pakistan gathers pace The proposed Integrated Theatre Commands would unite the army, navy and air force in India’s biggest military shake-up since independence Analysts said the debate over the proposed Integrated Theatre Commands is not just about a streamlining exercise but whether India’s military could be cohesive enough to deal with border disputes and evolving threats. The long-delayed plan was submitted to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh last...

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What makes the S-400 India's most powerful air defence system and why it matters to Pakistan

The S-400 is the linchpin of the Indian air defence architecture, as was demonstrated during Operation Sindoor. The system can fire a missile at an aircraft as far as 400 kms away and can therefore control vast swathes of airspace. The system was able to shoot down a large Pakistani aircraft at a distance of over 300 kms.

Times of India 5d ago

Gaganyaan astronaut-designate and IAF test pilot Prasanth Nair gets Kirti Chakra

Gaganyaan astronaut-designate and IAF test pilot Prasanth Nair gets Kirti Chakra NEW DELHI: Indian astronaut-designate and IAF Air Commodore Prasanth Balakrishnan Nair (call sign 'Papa'), one of the four Gagannauts selected for India’s first human spaceflight mission Gaganyaan, on Monday received the Kirti Chakra from President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Kirti Chakra is India’s second-highest peacetime gallantry award and recognises courage, devotion to duty and distinguished...

Times of India 1d ago

India confined Pakistan navy to its ports during Operation Sindoor: Rajnath Singh

Defence minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday said the Indian navy maintained sustained pressure on Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, forcing the neighbouring country's navy to remain confined to its ports throughout the military operation. Speaking at the inauguration of the 'Nausena Shaurya Vatika', an open-air naval museum in Lucknow, Singh said the navy played a significant role in India's military response following the Pahalgam terror attack. “The navy played a significant role in...

Times of India 11d ago