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August 08, 2026
Honeytrapped IAF Wing Commander installed spyware on colleague's phone for Pak agents: Report
After the IAF officer befriended the woman via social media and started video call sessions, she convinced him to send her sensitive information regarding Indian military movements
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August 03, 2026
OPINION | Keeping IAF’s Sukhoi and Tejas fleets combat-ready with machine learning
The IAF is adopting Predictive Maintenance, utilizing Big Data analytics and Machine Learning, to significantly improve fleet availability and operational readiness
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August 02, 2026
Can IAF helicopters take on UAV threats? 'Rotor Clapp-III' ensures they can!
The exercise held in Rajasthan focused on enhancing the operational capabilities of the IAF's helicopter fleet to counter growing threats posed by unmanned aerial systems (UAS)
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July 19, 2026
IAF's Rafales, Japan's F-35 Lightning II and more: Why 'Pitch Black 2026' air exercise will be special!
Hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force, about 100 military aircraft will take off from Darwin, representing 19 nations
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July 08, 2026
IAF more powerful than Chinese Air Force? Why India’s aviation assets outrank PLAAF: 5 WDMMA Air Powers Rankings 2026 findings
Numerical superiority is not the only parameter for the Global Air Powers Rankings, which were topped by the US Air Force and Navy, followed by Russia, India and China, amongst others
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July 01, 2026
Russia ready to immediately deliver 36 to 60 Su-57E stealth jets to India: Report
Russia is not planning to employ any restrictions or technological barriers upon the cooperation with India involving the stealth fighter jet, President Putin has confirmed
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July 01, 2026
OPINION | The sky as a minefield: How drone swarms will reshape air defence
The foreseeable future of aerial warfare involves manned-unmanned teaming, and India needs to create theatre-level drone air-defence units
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June 29, 2026
IAF prepares for China-Pak J-20 stealth fighter jets with Nebo-UM radars
The Russian radar’s capability to identify aerial threats travelling at speeds exceeding Mach 6.4 means they can be deployed as ballistic missile detectors as well
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June 13, 2026
AN-32 crash in Jorhat: 5 times the Soviet-era aircraft faced disaster over the past two decades
The deaths of at least 5 IAF personnel after the AN-32 crash in Jorhat has sparked questions about the Soviet-era aircraft and its past
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June 13, 2026
IAF AN-32 crash: Blast occured inside aircraft while taxiing? Conflicting versions emerge in Assam accident
Five IAF personnel, including the pilot, lost their lives when the accident occurred at the Rowriah airbase on Saturday morning
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June 13, 2026
IAF aircraft AN-32 crashes in Assam’s Jorhat, catches fire; pilot feared dead
An Indian Air Force AN-32 cargo plane crashed during landing at Jorhat Airport in Assam.
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June 10, 2026
Do you know how many lives the Western Air Command saved this year?
The IAF airlifted numerous ill civilians from the remote areas -- ensuring their lives were saved
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May 28, 2026
Pakistan issued air-defence warning, diverted patrols after IAF's Antonov An-32 approached border: Report
The Indian Air Force's KA2732 Antonov An-32 planes have reportedly been modified for electronic warfare purposes, and Pakistan suspects the April 6 incident was a planned attempt to test its radars and air defences
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May 23, 2026
Ladakh crash selfie: These Cheetahs go where eagles dare! Five things about the iconic helicopter of Indian armed forces
Used in the Siachen Glacier during Operation Meghdoot, the HAL Cheetah helicopter is suitable for commuting, observation, surveillance, logistics support, rescue operations, and high-altitude missions
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May 13, 2026
Good news for Pakistan and a headache for India? Chinese J-10C jets can now fire PL-17 missiles
If Pakistan gets its hands on PL-17 missiles, the IAF will have to chalk out foolproof strategies to ensure its AWACS, refuellers, and bases are safe in the event of a conflict
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April 24, 2026
Will a potential Su-57 deal lead to IAF opting for Russian MUM-T model over US? Manned-Unmanned Teaming combat EXPLAINED
The collaborative operation of human-crewed platforms and drones means that while the pilot of the fighter jet carries out conventional aerial warfare, the rear-seat occupant will command the UAVs within the formation to eliminate enemies
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April 22, 2026
Barak-8: The unsung hero of Operation Sindoor that protected Delhi from Pak ballistic missile
Jointly developed by Israel and India, Barak-8 medium-range surface-to-air missile (MRSAM) systems ensured a threat to Delhi was neutralised in the skies of Sirsa when Operation Sindoor was going on
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April 06, 2026
Project Kusha: India's affordable counter to S-400, Patriot air defence systems! What we know so far
Rumoured to become a vital part of 'Sudarshan Chakra', the long-range surface-to-air missile system being built by the DRDO is said to be cheaper than the S-400 while offering absolute mission algorithm access to the IAF
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April 05, 2026
OPINION | Airpower’s reckoning: Lessons that we don't want to learn from Ukraine, Sindoor and Iran confrontations
The war in Ukraine, Operation Sindoor, and conflict around Iran are not isolated lessons; they form a single narrative about the changing character of war in the air
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March 30, 2026
Will IAF prefer 'faster' KC-390 Millenniums over C-130Js? 5 facts about the Brazilian Air Force's gentle giants
Brazilian-built KC-390 aircraft can carry 64 fully equipped paratroopers, while its Cargo Handling System (CHS) provides flexibility for the operations of paratroopers launching from both sides of the aircraft, recovering up to 32 static line bags at each side
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March 29, 2026
Larger than a C-130, smaller than the C-17: 5 facts about A400M transport aircraft that may join IAF
The A400M was originally developed to replace the Hercules and C-160, and is currently being used by Malaysia, Indonesia, and Kazakhstan as well
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March 23, 2026
Assam: IAF info sold to Pakistani intelligence by Prayagraj man for money
A Pakistani espionage operation across multiple Indian states was exposed following an arrest in Jaisalmer, after which the IAF intelligence became involved
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March 06, 2026
IAF pilot killed in Sukhoi SU-30MKI crash was part of Operation Sindoor
Flight Lieutenant Purvesh Duragkar, who was killed in the Sukhoi Su-30 fighter jet crash in Assam's Karbi Anglong was a participant in Operation Sindoor last year
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February 23, 2026
How and when did the LCA Tejas fighter jet crash? Airframes of military planes EXPLAINED
Following another accident earlier this month, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has reportedly grounded all operational Tejas light combat aircraft as a precautionary measure
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February 18, 2026
IAF's Mi-17 V5 helicopters: How India's go-to chopper for rescue ops dealt with wildfires in the Northeast
At Arunachal Pradesh's Walong, the Russian helicopters dropped a total of 139,800 litres of water to contain the major fire
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