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First LCA Mark1A fighter aircraft squadron to be deployed at Nal air base
The Indian Air Force is planning to raise the first squadron of the indigenous LCA Mark1A fighter aircraft squadron at the Nal air base in Bikaner district of Rajasthan near the Pakistan front. The first LCA Mark1A aircraft is expected to be delivered to the Indian Air Force by February-March time frame by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.
IAF bids farewell to MiG-21 Bison aircraft, paving the way for India's indigenous fighter jets
The MiG-21 Bison aircraft bid farewell in a historic ceremony in Rajasthan, marking the end of their service and the beginning of a new era for the Indian Air Force. These aging aircraft, serving for six decades, will be replaced by the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mark-1A. The transition reflects the IAF's commitment to modernization and safety. Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhary revealed plans to retire all MiG-21s by 2024.
Sunset for MiG 21s as squadron retires fighters after 57 years
The IAF's Uttarlai (Rajasthan) based 4 Squadron has been operating various types of MiG 21 for 57 years and was one of the last three remaining units operating the Bison version of the aircraft. The two remaining MiG 21 Bison squadrons are expected to phase out the fighters by 2025.
IAF bids farewell to MIG-21 Bison fighter jets of No. 4 squadron; aircraft fly for the last time
Indian Air Force officially on October 31 bid adieu to No. 4 squadron of MiG-21 Bison fighter aircraft. Marking the end of an era IAF’s MiG-21 Bison fighter jets flew for the last time over Uttarlai town in Barmer, Rajasthan. On the auspicious occasion, ...
IAF Chief VR Chaudhari reveals plans to replace MiG-21 with LCA Tejas
Ahead of Air Force Day on October 08, Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari addressed a press conference on October 03. While taking a question on MiG-21s, the IAF chief said that the IAF will stop flying MiGs by the year 2025 and replace the MiG Squadrons with LCA...
IAF to stop flying MiG-21 by 2025, aircraft to take part in last IAF Day parade this year: IAF chief
Amid the efforts to replace its old Russian-origin aircraft, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is all set to replace all MiG-21 squadrons with the LCA Mark 1A by 2025, said Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari on Tuesday.
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IAF temporarily grounds MiG-21 squadrons
Three persons were killed after the MiG-21 aircraft crashed into a house in Hanumangarh shortly after it took off for a routine training sortie from the Air Force Station at Suratgarh on May 8. The crash of the jet had again put the spotlight on the ageing fleet of Soviet-origin aircraft which were involved in around 400 accidents since their first induction in the early 1960s.
IAF working on phasing out remaining three squadrons of MiG-21 jets
The Indian Air Force (IAF) plans to phase out its Soviet-era aircraft fleet, including the MiG-21 and Mig-29 fighter planes, as part of its modernisation drive. The IAF has three MiG-21 squadrons with a total of around 50 aircraft, which have been involved in around 400 crashes since their first induction in the early 1960s.
Need LCA delivery and medium fighters on time, says IAF
The air force has been wanting to proceed with the medium role acquisition under a model where the planes would be manufactured in India with partnership of a foreign equipment manufacturer. The French Rafale, which is already in service with the air force, is the leading contender for this requirement. Clearances to proceed with the model are awaited.
Huge opportunity: Squadron Leader Avni Chaturvedi on becoming 1st woman IAF pilot to participate in aerial wargame abroad
Weeks after scripting history by becoming the first woman fighter pilot of the Indian Air Force (IAF) to take part in an aerial wargame abroad, Squadron Leader Avani Chaturvedi says flying combat aircraft is exciting and the sky is the limit for young people wanting to pursue a career in the force.
IAF set to retire Abhinandan Varthaman's MiG-21 squadron this month
The MiG-21 jets were inducted into IAF over four decades ago and many of these planes were lost in crashes. Though the Soviet-era Russian fighter jets have also been in news in the last several years for multiple crashes causing death of pilots, the sources said "when an IAF aircraft is air-borne, it means it is fully serviceable".
Indian Air Force to retire all squadrons of MiG-21 Bison aircraft by 2025
MiG-21s had been the mainstay of the IAF for a long time and the 51 squadron is famous for thwarting Pakistan's aerial attack on India on February 27, 2019. However, the aircraft had a very poor safety record and the air force has been replacing the MiG-21 fighter jets with more capable aircraft like the Su-30 and the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA).
View: There was a special place for the Soviets, whether in Olympics or MiGs
As an Indian growing up in the early-'70s, there was absolutely no doubt which of the Cold War combatants were on our side. We'd read American authors, watch Hollywood films and listen to Dylan and Elvis. But when it came to geopolitics, it was the Russians we trusted.
Indian Air Force promotes Balakot air strike hero Abhinandan Varthaman to Group Captain rank
The officer was involved in a dog fight with Pakistani fighter aircraft and was awarded a Shaurya Chakra for taking down an F-16 combat aircraft during the engagement.
Indian Air Force Chief RKS Bhadauria flies 'missing man' formation in tribute to Squadron Leader Abhinav Choudhary
The Chief of Air Staff flew the sortie at the Suratgarh air force station in Rajasthan. The No. 23 Squadron, popularly known as Panthers, is based in Suratgarh.
MiG-21 crash: NDA pays homage to Sqn Ldr Abhinav Choudhary
The Bison aircraft was on an operational sortie from Suratgarh in Rajasthan when it crashed in Langeana village on Thursday night.
IAF pilot, killed in MiG-21 crash, cremated in his ancestral village in Baghpat
Earlier on Saturday morning, his body, wrapped in the tricolour, was taken by IAF officials from the Hindon airbase in Ghaziabad to his family residence at Gangasagar in Meerut where his inconsolably crying family members, including father Satendra Chaudhary, mother Satya Chaudhary, wife Sonika Ujjaval and sister Mudrika, received it.
IAF pilot killed as MiG-21 Bison aircraft crashes in Punjab
The aircraft was on a routine sortie from Suratgarh when it crashed near a village in Moga, they said. A Court of Inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the accident which took place late Thursday night.
1971 war veteran Squadron Leader Anil Bhalla (Retd) dead
Sqn Ldr Bhalla, who joined the National Defence Academy's 32nd course after studying at Sainik School Satara in western Maharashtra, was commissioned into the IAF's fighter wing in 1968 and operated from the Tezpur-based 28th Squadron, flying the Russian-origin aircraft.
Seasoned fighter pilot dies in MiG-21 ‘Bison’ crash
The old Soviet-origin MiG-21s, the first truly supersonic fighters to be inducted by the IAF in 1963, in particular, have had a high crash rate over the years and should have been retired long ago. Of the 872 MiG-21s progressively inducted by IAF, over 400 have crashed since 1971-72.
IAF to urgently procure 21 MiG 29s, 12 Su 30s
The Indian Air Force is seeking to urgently procure 21 additional MiG 29 fighter jets from Russia to add to its three squadrons of the type already in service. Sources said additional MiGs would cost around Rs 5,000 crore and deliveries could start in a couple of years after the order is placed.
MoD clears Rs. 38,000 crore order for 83 LCAs
The Defence Ministry has given the go-ahead for a Rs. 38,000 cr acquisition of next-generation Light Combat Aircraft that have been developed indigenously.
MiG-21 crashes near Gwalior, both pilots safe
The aircraft was on a routine training mission from Gwalior Airbase when it crashed near the airfield at around 10 AM.
IAF Chief Dhanoa new chairman of chiefs of staff committee
The Chiefs of Staff Committee comprises chiefs of the Army, the Navy and the Air Force and the senior most member is appointed its chairperson.
Bhawana Kanth becomes 1st fighter pilot to qualify to undertake combat missions
IAF officials said Kanth has completed operational syllabus for carrying out combat missions on Mig-21 Bison aircraft during day time.
IAF strike in Pakistan: 3 critical questions that India must now ask itself
This is an opportune moment for our polity to introspect and shorn of partisanship resolve that from here on, defence modernisation will be a solemn commitment.
First Tejas squadron to come up by July; IAF chief Arup Raha flies the indigenous jet
"The twin-seat Tejas trainer will undergo a full-profile sortie. It will convey IAF's confidence in the indigenous fighter," said HAL chief T Suvarna Raju.
Three MiG 21, MiG 27 squadrons to be phased out by IAF this year
Three squadrons of MiG 21 and MiG 27 fighter jets are set to be phased out this year even as IAF tries to increase serviceability rate of its aircraft.
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