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MiG-21 crash impact? IAF to retire one squadron by September 2022, entire fleet by 2025

MiG-21 crash update: After the MiG-21 crash that took place in Rajasthan, the Indian Air Force has announced to phase out the entire fleet of Russian combat aircraft by the year 2025.

Jul 29, 2022, 14:15 PM IST

MiG-21 Crash: India's 'Flying Coffin' crashes again killing 2 pilots, Image Gallery - IN PICS

MiG-21 Bison crash: An Indian Air Force's MiG-21 fighter jet crashed in the Bhimda village of Barmer District, Rajasthan on July 28 night, killing both the pilots. Here's a look at the jet often called 'Flying Coffin' and 'Widow Maker'.

Jul 29, 2022, 13:34 PM IST

MiG-21 crash: Indian Air Force fighter jet crashes in Barmer, 2 pilot dead: Watch video

MiG-21 Bison crash: An Indian Air Force's MiG-21 fighter jet crashed in Bhimda village in Baytoo of Barmer District of Rajasthan on July 28 night, killing both the pilots.

Jul 28, 2022, 22:58 PM IST

IAF IL 78 MKI aerial refuelling aircraft helping fighter jets get additional flying range: IN PICS

Based on a modified IL 76 airframe, the IL 78 MKI is an Indian Air Force aerial refuelling platform capable of refuelling multiple aircraft simultaneously and increasing their flying ranges, playing an important role in improving the strategic reach of IAF.

Jul 28, 2022, 07:44 AM IST

Agnipath scheme: Big setback for Centre, Opposition MPs seek rethink, withdrawal

Opposition members, including those from the Congress, the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), the Trinamool Congress (TMC) and the RJD raised objections to the new recruitment scheme and said it should be rolled back.

Jul 11, 2022, 20:05 PM IST

Airforce to complete rescue operation around Amarnath cave area in 2-3 days: Air Commodore Pankaj Mittal

The holy Amarnath valley being very narrow with limited aerospace was tough for the massive-scale rescue mission but IAF managed all the things and conducted the rescue mission successfully.

Jul 11, 2022, 15:34 PM IST

Agnipath scheme 2022: Candidates shortlisted for IAF move to Delhi High Court

The Delhi High Court received a petition by various candidates who have been shortlisted as Airmen in the Indian Air Force

Jul 06, 2022, 14:08 PM IST

IAF father-daughter duo flies same formation in Hawk-132 trainer jet, creates history

The father-daughter duo created history on 30 May 2022, when they flew in the same formation of Hawk-132 aircraft at Air Force Station Bidar.

Jul 06, 2022, 10:27 AM IST

Home Ministry's BIG announcement - Priority to 'Agniveers' in recruitment for CAPF, Assam Rifles

Centre on Tuesday unveiled a "transformative" scheme -"Agnipath" - for the recruitment of soldiers in the Army, Navy and the Air Force largely on a four-year short-term contractual basis, in a major overhaul of the decades-old selection process to bring in fitter and younger troops to deal with future security challenges facing the nation.

Jun 15, 2022, 09:34 AM IST

IAF to induct 114 fighter jets under 'Aatmanirbhar Bharat' scheme: Boeing, Dassault offering THESE aircrafts - A list

As per the plan, IAF will import the initial 18 aircrafts, while the next 36 aircrafts would be manufactured within the country and the payments would be made partially in foreign currency and Indian currency.

Jun 13, 2022, 16:34 PM IST

Meet HAL Dhruv ALH Mk-IV: India-made advanced attack helicopter for IAF - IN PICS

Here's a detailed image gallery of the India-made advanced helicopters ALH-Dhruv Mk-IV used by IAF for Attack, Close Air Support and High altitude operations in India.

Jun 13, 2022, 13:25 PM IST

Embraer C-390 Millennium: Meet Brazil's Heavy Lift Cargo Aircraft - IN PICS

A recent report suggested that the Brazilian plane maker Embraer is pitching its C-390 Millennium cargo plane to the Indian Air Force for transport operations.

Jun 10, 2022, 18:08 PM IST

Meet Mirage 2000, IAF's trusted fighter jet used in Surgical Strike and Kargil war: IN PICS

The Dassault-made Mirage 2000 is undoubtedly one of the Indian Air Force's most versatile and deadliest fighter jet, deployed during the surgical strike in 2019 and Kargil war in 1999.

Jun 06, 2022, 10:30 AM IST

Indian Air Force Recruitment 2022: Apply for several Group ‘C’ Civilian vacancies, check details here

Indian Air Force Recruitment 2022: The recruitment drive will fill a total of 4 vacancies of Lower Division Clerk (LDC).

Jun 02, 2022, 19:51 PM IST

IAF Jaguar fighter jet, a look at deep penetrating strike aircraft 'Shamsher': IN PICS

The Indian Air Force is the only armed force in the world that is actively using the Jaguar fighter jet in conflict missions along with IAF Mirage and IAF Su-30MKI.

May 23, 2022, 16:52 PM IST

Assam Floods: IAF deploys Chinook, Mi-17 helicopters for rescue operations

The Indian Air Force has deployed its An-32 transport aircraft, two Mi-17 helicopters, a Chinook helicopter and an ALH Dhruv for the rescue operations in the flood-affected areas of Assam.

May 23, 2022, 10:56 AM IST

IAF Recruitment 2022: Indian Air Force invites applications for Lower Division Clerk posts, check details here

The interested and eligible candidates can apply for these ‘Lower Division Clerk’ vacancies offline.

May 22, 2022, 19:00 PM IST

'Blood for Blood, Death for Death': Wife of IAF officer allegedly killed by separatist leader Yasin Malik

The separatist leader was allegedly involved in the murder of four Indian Air Force (IAF) officers in Kashmir in 1990.

May 19, 2022, 19:58 PM IST

IAF Cheetah helicopter, lifeline for troops deployed in the Siachen Glacier: IN PICS

With a low basic weight and a configuration tailor-made for high altitude operations, the IAF Cheetah lands with ease at altitudes beyond the flight envelope of most other helicopters.

May 17, 2022, 16:57 PM IST