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Indian Air Force
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.
Report: India’s Homemade Anti-Ballistic Missile Shield Ready
By Franz-Stefan Gady
India’s indigenous ballistic missile defense program has reportedly been completed.
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.
France Hands Over Three Rafale Fighter Jets to India
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Three French-made Rafale multirole fighter jets have been officially handed over to the Indian Air Force to date, according to a senior Indian official.
India Makes $800 Million Advance Payment for Russian S-400 Air Defense Systems
By Franz-Stefan Gady
According to the Russian president, the missile systems will be delivered to India on schedule.
India Test Fires 2 BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missiles From Mobile Launchers
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian Air Force carried out the missiles test launches on October 21 and 22 in the eastern Indian Ocean.
India Delivers 2 More Mi-24V Attack Helicopters to Afghanistan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Indian officials handed over the last two of four Mi-24v helicopter gunships to the Afghan Air Force on October 15.
India Accepts First Rafale Fighter From France
By Ankit Panda
India’s defense minister attended a formal handover ceremony in France this week.
India’s Air Force Test Fires Astra Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile
By Franz-Stefan Gady
India’s first homegrown beyond visual-range air-to-air missile has been test fired this week as part of ongoing user trials.
Indian Air Force Inducts AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopter
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Indian Air Force formally inducted the AH-64E Apache attack helicopter earlier this month.
India Takes Delivery of 11th C-17 Globemaster From United States
By Ankit Panda
The aircraft is the Indian Air Force’s 11th C-17.
First Four AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters Arrive in India
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The first four AH-64Es helicopters were airlifted into an Indian Air Force base on the outskirts of New Delhi on July 27.