After Chandrayaan-3's success, ISRO is determined to send two unmanned flights in 2024. The Gaganyaan mission targetted for 2025 aims to send astronauts to space and the mission will carry a crew of two or three astronauts.

India plans two Gaganyaan unmanned flights in 2024 | ISRO Chief S Somanath speaks to WION

France has submitted a bid to India for the purchase of 26 Rafale-Marine fighter fighters for aircraft carriers. France has submitted a bid to India for the purchase of 26 Rafale-Marine fighter fighters for aircraft carriers.

India close to purchasing 26 Rafale-Marine fighters: France submits bid for the tender

For the third day this week, the rescue and relief efforts continued in the flood-hit southern districts (Tirunelveli, Thoothukudi) of Tamil Nadu, in the aftermath of unprecedented rains and the resultant deluge.

South Tamil Nadu floods: Multi-pronged rescue and relief efforts by Armed Forces continue for third day

Since Monday (Dec 18), the Indian Tri-services (Army, Navy, Air Force) and Coast Guard have rescued more than 1,000 persons, including pregnant women, infants and elderly from the floods in south Tamil Nadu.

South Tamil Nadu floods: Army, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard rescue 1000+, ops ongoing

Rescue and relief operations continue in flooded and waterlogged parts of the southern Indian city of Chennai and its adjoining regions as of Thursday (Dec 7) afternoon.

Chennai floods: Army and Navy rescue 4,000 while Air Force, Coast Guard help drop supplies

Two Indian Air Force (IAF) pilots were killed in action when their aircraft crashed during training at the Air Force Academy, in the Dindigul district of the Southern Indian state of Telangana.

Tragedy at Telangana Air Force academy: Two Indian Air Force pilots killed in aircraft crash during training

IN PICS - ODI World Cup 2023: BCCI releases details of performances during IND VS AUS final

Indian Air Force Chief VR Chaudhari said that the Air Force's pilot training courses could be significantly enhanced with the use of Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics.

Indian Air Force chief mulls use of AI & Data Analytics tools to train, evaluate pilots

The Russian-origin Sukhoi-30MKI(more than 250 of them in the fleet) air-superiority fighter is the backbone of the Indian Air Force and the French-origin Dassault Rafale(36 in the fleet) is the latest, most-lethal fighter to be inducted into the Force(IAF).

Su-30MKI, Rafale simulators must be networked for complex combat scenarios: IAF Chief

Farewell to the MiG-21 Bison as the Indian Air Force (IAF) is phasing out another squadron, which will be re-quipped with Su-31 MKI. India-based news agency ANI quoted IAF officials as saying that the MiG-21 Bison fighter aircraft of a squadron had performed its final flight.

Video: Indian Air Force bids farewell to MiG-21 Bison fighter jets

A total of 120 fighter, transport, and helicopters are set to operate from 10 different airbases to mark the celebrations.

In Pics | Indian Air Force readies to show its prowess on 91st anniversary celebrations

In what is the first-ever official glimpse of the Indian astronaut candidates, the Indian Air Force shared a clip that showed them in intense workout mode. They are featured in the video clip that was released by the Indian Air Force, as part of the 91st Indian Air Force Day celebrations.

Watch: Indian Air Force shares 'first-look' of India's ISRO Gaganyaan Astronauts

The first C-295 medium tactical transport aircraft landed in Vadodara on Wednesday, days after it was handed over to the Indian Air Force (IAF) in the southern Spanish city of Seville.

First C-295 transport aircraft of Indian Air Force lands in Gujarat's Vadodara

Airbus Defence and Space has officially handed over the first of the 56 C295 transport aircraft to the Indian Air Force (IAF). This marks the commencement of the delivery phase of the project, valued at Rs 21,935 crore, which was finalised two years ago as part of India's broader efforts to modernise its air assets.

Watch | Airbus delivers first C295 transport aircraft to IAF 10 days ahead of schedule

As New Delhi gears up to host the upcoming G20 summit, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has announced that they are taking an operational pause in their ongoing Exercise Trishul in the northern sector and that the fighter aircraft involved will not be flying between September 7 and 10, reported news agency ANI, on Thursday (September 7) citing officials.

G20 summit: Indian Air Force pauses training exercise, Rafale fighter jets to secure Delhi airspace

Ahead of the G20 summit slated to be held on Sept. 9-10, Delhi Police are undertaking full dress rehearsal on Saturday (Sept. 2). As a part of the rehearsal, several motorcades are being escorted towards the New Delhi district from several areas of the National Capital Region (NCR).

G20 Summit: Delhi Police undertake full dress rehearsal, IAF fortifies airspace

Ahead of the G20 Summit scheduled to be held in New Delhi, the Indian Air Force has announced to hold a major training exercise codenamed 'Trishul.' Interestingly, the drills will be carried out in the northern sector along with the borders of China and Pakistan.

Indian Air Force to carry out mega military drill with China and Pakistan near borders

In a major breakthrough in India-US defence relations, the Congress in Washington on Wednesday (August 30) cleared GE Aerospace's agreement with state-owned Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to produce fighter jet engines for the Indian Air Force.

Historic deal to jointly make jet engines for Indian Air Force cleared by US Congress

An Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent reached Egypt to participate in a multilateral tri-service exercise, which will be held at Cairo (West) Air Base from August 27 to September 16.

Indian Air Force participates in Exercise Bright Star-23 at Cairo Air Base in Egypt

Securing the country's skies further, the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Sunday (August 13) inducted four strike-capable Heron Mark 2 drones at a forward air base in the northern sector.

India secures its skies further as IAF inducts strike-capable drones

The Indian Army, Navy and Air Force (IAF) will finally see the emergence of its full-force theatre commands and it could happen within the coming months. India’s fighting regime is set to change forever with an integrated war machine and here is India's Game Plan for future wars.

India's game plan for future wars: 5 tri-service commands with Army, Navy, Air Force combined

The Indian Air Force will be conducting a mega multilateral air exercise later this year and preparations are already underway. The exercise will bring together 12 nations to strengthen military cooperation and will also be the biggest air exercise conducted in India. The exercise is called Tarang Shakti.

Tarang Shakti: India to host mega multilateral air exercise

Three Rafale fighter jets of the Indian Air Force (IAF) will take part in the flypast over the Champs Elysees, Paris along with other French Air assets in July, the release revealed.

France's Bastille Day parade: IAF's Rafale jets to take part, PM Modi will be guest of honour

GE Aerospace and Hindustan aeronautics limited (HAL) have joined forces to produce fighter jet engines for the Indian air force. The agreement includes the potential joint production of ge aerospace's f414 engines in India, supporting the Indian air force's light combat aircraft mk2 program. Ge Aerospace, with over four decades of presence in India, has a strong track record in the industry, including engines, avionics, services, engineering, manufacturing, and local sourcing.

GE Aerospace signs MoU with HAL, to produce fighter jet engines for Tejas Mk2

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