Indian Air Force

‘Hungry mouths are ready, waiting for the food now’: IAF chief ahead of Tejas delivery

While addressing a press conference on Friday, Indian Air Force Chief AP Singh said that his team is excited about the induction of Tejas Mark 1 A.

'Elon Musk is a businessman': IAF chief says man-platforms will stay relevant in wars despite drone surge

Responding to a question on Elon Musk's assertion on the future of warfare, Indian Air Force Chief AP Singh said that the importance of manned missions is not going to fade away.

MiG 21 and India's Air Force legacy of 60 years | Vantage with Palki Sharma | N18G

The MiG 21, India’s first supersonic fighter, has taken its final flight after serving the Indian Air Force for more than sixty years. This iconic jet was a hero in the 1971 war and wrote its name into history once again during the Balakot dogfight in 2019. Admired as a reliable war machine but also infamous as the so called flying coffin, the MiG 21 leaves behind a mixed legacy. In Chandigarh, the farewell was marked with jets soaring through the skies one last time and receiving a ceremonial water cannon salute. Yet the retirement of this fighter brings serious concerns. With the number of combat squadrons at their lowest since the early 1960s and the Tejas fighter still in the process of proving itself, is India truly prepared for the next era of air combat? Palki Sharma reports.

This Week in Explainers: Why Ladakh erupted in violent protests, leading to Sonam Wangchuk's arrest

Ladakh’s Leh witnessed deadly protests as the clashes between police and demonstrators left four people dead and more than 70 injured. The spotlight has now turned to climate activist Sonam Wangchuk, who spearheaded the agitation for statehood. Here’s all this and more in our weekly roundup

Watch | Mig-21 retires: India’s first supersonic fighter flies one last time, served IAF for 62 years

After 62 years of unmatched service, the legendary MiG-21 fighter jet has been retired, marking the end of an era in Indian military aviation and celebrating its legacy of valor and Indo-Russian partnership

MiG‑21 retires: The chequered history of IAF’s ‘warhorse’ that soared Indian skies for over 60 years

The Indian Air Force is bidding adieu to its iconic MiG‑21 fighter jets. The Soviet-origin aircraft were first inducted into the IAF in 1963. India’s first supersonic fighter played a critical role in several conflicts, including the 1965 and 1971 wars, the 1999 Kargil conflict, and the 2019 Balakot air strikes. However, over the years, it came to be known as the ‘flying coffin’. Here’s a look back at the highs and lows of the MiG‑21s

MiGs-21s retire, Tejas still a deal: Why India desperately needs more fighter jets

As the MiG-21 fighter craft are set to be phased out, there are reports that the Ministry of Defence will sign a major contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (Hal) for 97 Tejas fighter jets at an estimated Rs 67,000 crore. But will the influx of light combat aircraft be enough to boost the depleted squadron strength of the Indian Air Force?

Day before MiG-21 retires, IAF likely to get boost of 97 fourth-gen Tejas deal today

The order comes following Operation Sindoor, which saw Pakistan use Chinese-origin jets like J-10s armed with PL-15, and made IAF come to the conclusion based on an internal assessment that it will need far more than even its “authorised” 42.5 fighter squadrons

MiG-21 flies into history: IAF bids goodbye to its legendary workhorse

MiG-21 was first inducted into the IAF in 1963 and served with élan in nearly every conflict involving India since then

Watch: IAF chief flies Mig-21 in final farewell to old workhorse

The Indian Air Force bids farewell to its legendary MiG-21 fighter jets after 62 years of service, marking the end of an era in India’s military aviation history