Meet Avani Chaturvedi: First Woman Pilot to Fly Sukhoi Fighter Jet in Aerial Wargame Abroad
Squadron Leader Avani Chaturvedi, was part of the IAF contingent that participated in a 16-day air combat exercise with the Japan Air Self Defence Force (JASDF) at the Japanese airbase of Hyakuri.
Feb 05, 2023, 13:43 PM IST
Sukhoi Su-30MKI: Meet IAF's Most Deadly Fighter Jet
India's most deadly and workhorse Sukhoi Su-30 MKI fighter jet was involved in a crash in Madhya Pradesh on January 28, 2023.
Jan 28, 2023, 15:14 PM IST
India vs China: IAF's Sukhoi Su-30 MKI vs Chengdu J-20 - Who has the most advanced fighter jet?
India vs China standoff in Tawang: Here's a look at the features and capabilities of the IAF's Sukhoi Su-30 MKI and Chinese Chengdu J-20, the top two fighter jets in Asia.
Dec 14, 2022, 12:17 PM IST
Here's why Rafale fighter aircraft can become a game changer for India with Sukhoi Su-30MKI
In a massive boost for Indian Air Force, five Rafale fighter aircraft took off from France's Istres airbase on Monday (July 27) for India. These fighter jets are scheduled to land at Ambala Air Force Station on Wednesday (July 29) after covering a distance of almost 7,364 kilometres.
Jul 28, 2020, 13:18 PM IST
Astra, Pinaka and LRLACM: India's indigenous missiles to add firepower to Army, IAF, Navy
Amid the border tension with China, India on Thursday approved the proposal for procurement of 21 MIG-29 along with upgradation of existing 59 Mig-29 aircraft from Russia and procurement of 12 Su-30 MKI aircraft from state-run aerospace from Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), with focus on indigenous design and development.
Jul 02, 2020, 22:50 PM IST
Sukhoi Su-30MKIs, Rafale, LCA Tejas, Mirage 2000, Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-29, MiG-21, SEPECAT Jaguar: The Indian Air Force fighters
The IAF has almost 900 combat aircraft in it inventory while the total aeroplanes in active service with the force number over 1720. The Russian Sukhoi Su-30MKIs form the backbone of IAF fighter fleet and the force flies 272 of the twin-seater, twin-engine multirole combat aircraft.
Jun 05, 2020, 12:36 PM IST
Indian Air Force restructures, deploys more air warriors to boost fighter squadron strength by 20 per cent
While Indian Air Force (IAF) is inducting 36 French Rafale jets and the indigenous Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) to boost its fighter squadron strength, the force under the leadership of Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria is also undertaking a major restructuring of its highly trained and motivated personnel to boost its war-fighting units.
Jan 30, 2020, 20:09 PM IST
BrahMos-armed Sukhoi Su-30MKI gets water salute at Thanjavur Air Force Station as IAF inducts 222 Tigersharks Squadron
The airbase is located in Tamil Nadu and the Su-30MKIs with their 1,500 kilometres combat radius and the air-launched BrahMos which have a range of 400 km will ensure the IAF is able to patrol the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and vast areas of the Indian Ocean.
Jan 20, 2020, 14:03 PM IST
We Rule the Skies with Sukhoi Su-30 MKIs, declares Indian Air Force
The IAF is modifying 42 Su-30MKIs to launch the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile. IAF's lethality will increase manifolds once the modified Su-30MKIs capable of launching BrahMos missiles join the service.
Jan 17, 2020, 14:29 PM IST
IAF Sukhoi Su-30MKIs, Hawk Mk 132 jets conduct exercise from six civilian airfields in Eastern India
The exercise aims to familiarise the IAF crew with the procedure of flying at these busy airfields and coordinate with civilian agencies. There are over 250 Su-30MKIs and 104 Hawk Mk 132s in service with the IAF.
Oct 16, 2019, 17:57 PM IST
IAF not looking at foreign 5th Generation stealth jets or 36 more Rafales, to go for indigenous Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft
Instead of looking for a foreign-made 5th Generation stealth combat aircraft, the IAF is concentrating on getting the indigenous Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) in its arsenal and also eyeing 114 Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) to enhance its war-waging capabilities, announced Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria on Friday.
Oct 04, 2019, 16:41 PM IST
IAF Sukhoi Su-30MKI, DRDO test-fire Astra BVRAAM 5 times in 3 days, weapon to be inducted soon
With the test-firings, Astra missile has completed the user trial phase. Now, Astra BVRAAM will be inducted into the IAF with the DRDO sounding confident that it will prove to be force multiplier due to its pinpoint accuracy and long-range in taking out aerial threats.
Sep 19, 2019, 19:15 PM IST
IAF Sukhoi Su-30MKI hits aerial target 90 km away with Astra Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile
While IAF's Su-30MKI is capable of firing the indigenously developed Astra missile, the other combat aircraft in the force's arsenal like the Mirage-2000, Mikoyan Gurevich MiG-29 and Light Combat Aircraft CA Tejas will also be modified to carry the missile.
Sep 18, 2019, 17:52 PM IST
IAF Sukhoi Su-30MKI successfully test-fires Astra BVR Air-to-Air missile developed by DRDO
The missile was test-fired from a Sukhoi Su-30MKI combat aircraft of the Indian Air Force that took off from an airbase in West Bengal. The Astra missiles are equipped with mid-course inertial guidance and terminal active radar homing. They are capable of targeting the enemy aircraft or missiles at short-range (20 km) as well as at BVR (over 70 km).
Sep 17, 2019, 14:49 PM IST
IAF LCA Tejas to have a special pilot; Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to fly in the fighter in Bengaluru
Tejas, designed and developed by the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited and Aeronautical Development Agency, is India's home-grown single-engine multirole light fighter to replace the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 Bison aircraft. Tejas, the soon-to-be-inducted French Rafale and Sukhoi Su-30 MKIs will be the backbone of IAF for the next several years.
Sep 17, 2019, 14:12 PM IST
IAF on spares buying spree for planes like Mirage-2000, MiG-21, Sukhoi Su-30MKI
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has been on a spares buying spree for almost its entire fleet, from fighters, transporters to helicopters.
Jul 20, 2019, 10:06 AM IST
IAF exercise Vayushakti 2019 to witness Su-30MKI showcasing its prowess
The Sukhoi Su-30 MKI is variant designed specifically for the IAF's requirements.
Feb 08, 2019, 21:45 PM IST
Rijiju dedicates Pasighat ALG in Arunachal Pradesh to nation
Pasighat ALG is a strategic asset and would be one of the operating bases under the Eastern Air Command.
Aug 19, 2016, 15:03 PM IST
