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Indian Air Force

January 13, 2023
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.

May 14, 2021
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.

March 03, 2021
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.

May 14, 2020
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.

April 15, 2020
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.

February 26, 2020
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.

February 20, 2020
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.

February 05, 2020
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.

January 20, 2020
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.

January 10, 2020
Senior US Official: No Blanket Waiver for India on S-400 Buy
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A senior U.S. State Department official has once more reiterated that sanctions may be imposed following India's acquisition of Russian-made S-400 air defense systems.

January 08, 2020
Report: India’s Homemade Anti-Ballistic Missile Shield Ready
By Franz-Stefan Gady
India’s indigenous ballistic missile defense program has reportedly been completed.

December 18, 2019
India Test Fires 2 BrahMos Supersonic Missiles From Air and Land Platforms
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Brahmos missiles were reportedly test fired from a Su-30 MIK fighter and a land-based mobile launcher.
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