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Indian Air Force
![The J-20 Challenge: Can India Bridge the Fighter Jet Gap With China? The J-20 Challenge: Can India Bridge the Fighter Jet Gap With China?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2024-06-18-134354.jpg)
The J-20 Challenge: Can India Bridge the Fighter Jet Gap With China?
By Karan Sharma
In the face of an increasingly assertive China and a potentially upgraded Pakistani air force, the Indian Air Force’s modernization and expansion are imperatives for national security.
![Modernizing the Indian Air Force’s Transport Fleet Modernizing the Indian Air Force’s Transport Fleet](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2024-05-10-135238.jpg)
Modernizing the Indian Air Force’s Transport Fleet
By Rahul Manohar Yelwe
India is exploring acquisition options for medium transport aircraft to replace the aging fleet of An-32 and IL-76 aircraft.
![Lessons Learned From India’s Struggle to Maintain the Mirage 2000 Lessons Learned From India’s Struggle to Maintain the Mirage 2000](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2024-03-08-160421.jpg)
Lessons Learned From India’s Struggle to Maintain the Mirage 2000
By Rahul Manohar Yelwe
Acquisition off-the-shelf, rather than a deal to manufacture under license domestically, has resulted in a long saga searching for spares and challenges servicing existing aircraft.
![Japan, India to Conduct First Joint Fighter Jet Drill in January Japan, India to Conduct First Joint Fighter Jet Drill in January](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2023-01-12-173849.jpg)
Japan, India to Conduct First Joint Fighter Jet Drill in January
By Takahashi Kosuke
The exercises, Veer Guardian 2023, mark a historic milestone in the two nation’s defense and security ties.
![India’s Air Force Steps Forward as Citizens Scramble for Oxygen India’s Air Force Steps Forward as Citizens Scramble for Oxygen](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2021-05-14-24.jpg)
India’s Air Force Steps Forward as Citizens Scramble for Oxygen
By Rajeev Bhattacharya
The Indian Air Force so far has carried out 98 sorties from 11 countries to airlift oxygen-related supplies and other equipment for use back home.
![Indian Air Force Takes Part in Multination Exercise Hosted by UAE Indian Air Force Takes Part in Multination Exercise Hosted by UAE](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2021-03-03-3.jpg)
Indian Air Force Takes Part in Multination Exercise Hosted by UAE
By Abhijnan Rej
India’s participation in the Desert Flag VI provides an additional data point illustrating the country’s deepening defense ties with Middle Eastern powers.
![India’s Defense Chief Opposes Aircraft Carrier Plans India’s Defense Chief Opposes Aircraft Carrier Plans](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-05-14-7.jpg)
India’s Defense Chief Opposes Aircraft Carrier Plans
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
CDS General Bipin Rawat reiterated doubts about acquiring a third carrier in a recent interview.
![Delivery of Rafale Fighters to India Likely Delayed Due COVID-19 Delivery of Rafale Fighters to India Likely Delayed Due COVID-19](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2015-10-06_08-55-20.jpg)
Delivery of Rafale Fighters to India Likely Delayed Due COVID-19
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The delivery of the first batch of Rafale fighter jets to the Indian Air Force will likely be delayed by three months, according to Indian defense sources.
![US, India Sign Contract for 6 More AH-64E Attack Helicopters US, India Sign Contract for 6 More AH-64E Attack Helicopters](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-02-25-4.jpg)
US, India Sign Contract for 6 More AH-64E Attack Helicopters
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Deliveries of the new helicopters are expected to begin in 2023.
![India’s Defense Ministry, HAL Conclude Price Negotiations for 83 MK1A Light Combat Aircraft India’s Defense Ministry, HAL Conclude Price Negotiations for 83 MK1A Light Combat Aircraft](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-02-19-7.jpg)
India’s Defense Ministry, HAL Conclude Price Negotiations for 83 MK1A Light Combat Aircraft
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The estimated price tag for the 83 light combat aircraft is $5.45 billion.
![India to Take Delivery of first S-400 Air Defense System By End of 2021 India to Take Delivery of first S-400 Air Defense System By End of 2021](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-s-400.jpg)
India to Take Delivery of first S-400 Air Defense System By End of 2021
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first batch of the Russian-made S-400 strategic air defense systems will be delivered to India by the end of 2021, according to a Russian defense industry official.
![India Stands Up New Su-30MKI Squadron India Stands Up New Su-30MKI Squadron](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2014-01-09_21-52-27.jpg)
India Stands Up New Su-30MKI Squadron
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The fighter jets of the new squadron are expected to be armed with the air-launched version of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile.
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