The IAF’s Suryakiran Aerobatic Team: The Suryakiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT), a distinguished demonstration ensemble of the Indian Air Force (IAF), epitomises precision, skill and the spirit of aviation excellence.
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IAF conducts ‘Exercise Vayu Shakti-24’ in Rajasthan: Pokhran range near Jaisalmer reverberated with thunderous explosions and applause, on 17 February 2024, as the Indian Air Force showcased its offensive capabilities through an enthralling and formidable display of its firepower.
MoD signs five major capital acquisition contracts: As part of ‘Aatmanirbharta in Defence’ and to further boost Make–in–India initiative, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed five major capital acquisition contracts worth Rs 39,125.39 crore on 1 March 2024 in New Delhi.
Successful First Flight of LCA Mk1A: The first Aircraft LA5033 of the Tejas Mk1A Aircraft series took to the skies from HAL facility in Bengaluru 28 March 2024. It was a successful sortie with a flying time of 18 minutes.
MoD signs five major capital acquisition contracts: As part of ‘Aatmanirbharta in Defence’ and to further boost Make-in-India initiative, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed five major capital acquisition contracts worth Rs 39,125.39 crore on 1 March 2024 in New Delhi.
Air Marshal (R) Harish Masand says I learnt more than flying from them: MINHI BAWA: Air Marshal Mohinder Singh “Minhi” Bawa was yet another Air Force luminary that I met rather late in my service career.
UAVs/RPAS and drone news from India: The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of India of MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft and related equipment for an estimated cost of $3.99 billion
LCA Tejas news and updates: Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), on 21 February 2024, signed an MoU with the Indian Air Force (IAF) for integration of futuristic Weapons and Sensors for LCA Tejas aircraft.
MoD’s Interim Union Budget 2024-25: In the current geopolitical scenario and with the twin objective of promoting self reliance and exports, the Defence Budget has touched Rs 6,21,540.85 crore in the Financial Year 2024-25.
Rolls-Royce showcases the ‘Power of Trent’ at Wings India 2024: Rolls-Royce is all set to participate in Wings India 2024 show to be held in Hyderabad starting 18th January. In focus will be the Trent family of engines for widebody aircraft, including the Trent XWB - the world’s most efficient large aero engine in service.
Wings India 2024-HAL to Showcase its Indigenous Civil Platforms, Focus on Boosting Regional Connectivity: HAL will showcase its indigenous civil platforms, Hindustan-228 aircraft and ALH Dhruv upgraded civil helicopter during Wings India 2024 to be held from January 18-21, 2024 at Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad.
PM visits HAL and flies in the LCA: Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) after his maiden sortie on Light Combat Aircraft ‘Tejas’ twin-seater aircraft in Bengaluru, Karnataka on 25 November 2023.
DAC approves major capital acquisition proposals: The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), under the chairmanship of Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh on 30 November 2023, accorded approval in respect of Acceptance of Necessity (AoNs) for various Capital Acquisition Proposals amounting to Rs 2.23 lakh crore
Air Marshal (R) Harish Masand says:
Air Marshal (R) Harish Masand says.. : In August 1972, a few months after the 1971 War, I was sent from 37 Squadron, in Hasimara flying Hunters, to 221 Squadron in Bareilly for conversion on the Su-7/22.
Piotr Butowski recalls the “First flight, last flight” of Il-38SD: On 3 July 2003, Khodynka returned to aviation life for a few hours. The first upgraded Indian Il-38SD, IN305, was rolled out of Ilyushin's hangar and then the preparations lasted for about an hour.
Updates from Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL): The IAF has inducted the 1st of 6 new Dornier Do-228 aircraft manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. This new version is equipped with new engines, composite propellers, upgraded avionics and a glass cockpit.
HAL hands over LCA Tejas twin seater to IAF: HAL handed over the first LCA Tejas twin seater to the Indian Air Force in the presence of Rakha Rajya Mantri, Mr. Ajay Bhatt at a ceremony in Bangalore on 4 October 2023.
Boeing outlines Aatmanirbhar Bharat future for P-8I: Boeing has already generated a substantial economic impact, amounting to $1.7 billion to support the current P-8I aircraft fleet in service with the Indian Navy.
Interview with Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, Chief of the Air Staff, IAF: LCA Mk 2, AMCA and MRFA are projects that hold great significance in the context of capability development and capability enhancement for the IAF.
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