In a major development, India has issued the Letter of Request (LoR) to France for the mega government-to-government deal worth around Rs 3.25 lakh crore to buy 114 Rafale fighter jets for the Indian Air Force.
New Delhi: The Indian Air Force’s Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team is set to perform a special aerial display over the historic Somnath Temple on Monday as part of the temple’s 75th anniversary celebrations. The event, scheduled for 11 a.m., will feature six Hawk Mk-132 aircraft performing synchronised aerobatic formations over the temple complex in Prabhas.
Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, expressed deep sorrow over the death of two Indian Air Force (IAF) pilots who lost their lives in a crash involving a Sukhoi Su‑30MKI fighter aircraft. The tragic incident occurred in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district during a routine training mission. The crash resulted in the deaths.
The Defence Ministry on Thursday approved the Rs 3.25 lakh crore proposal to buy 114 Rafale fighter jets from France for the Indian Air Force, according to reliable sources.
New Delhi: The Indian Air Force will review the LCA Mark 1A combat aircraft project in May this year before deciding on the acceptance of delivery of these planes, of which 180 have been ordered by the force. The project was discussed in detail in December last year. Since most aircraft projects are expected to.
Itanagar: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Friday expressed gratitude to the Indian Air Force (IAF) for its swift and effective role in controlling a massive forest fire in the eastern region of the state’s Lohit Valley. A large forest fire that erupted along the western ridge of the Lohit River in Anjaw district.
The 77th Republic Day parade on Monday was marked with a spectacular fly-past featuring the Varuna, Vajraang, Arjan and Vijay formations, underlining the Indian Air Force's (IAF's) operational prowess and technological strength.
New Delhi: A small aircraft crashed into a pond in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, today. The aircraft is reportedly from the Indian Air Force. The accident occurred in a pond behind KP College in the city, causing panic in the area. Local residents immediately informed the police, after which fire brigade vehicles and rescue teams arrived.
Mai Bhago AFPI Mohali adds another feather to its cap as alumni Charanpreet Kaur and Mehak Dahiya are commissioned as Flying Officers in the Indian Air Force.
