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India, Qatar discuss sale of Mirage 2000 fighters to IAF
A team from Qatar is in New Delhi to discuss the sale of Mirage 2000 fighters to the Indian Air Force, enhancing combat strength amidst retiring MiG fighters.
France to transfer Mirage-2000 fighter jets to Ukraine: Macron
France will transfer Mirage-2000 fighter jets to Ukraine and train Ukrainian pilots as part of a new military cooperation effort, President Emmanuel Macron announced. The training, starting this summer, aims to prepare pilots by year-end. Macron did not specify the number of jets to be delivered. Additionally, France will train and equip a brigade of 4,500 Ukrainian soldiers. This move comes as Ukraine seeks increased military support from Europe amid ongoing Russian advances. Macron emphasized that these actions are not intended to escalate the conflict.
As Zelenskyy visits for D-Day, Macron promises Ukraine Mirage aircraft to fend off Russian attacks
French President Macron announced the provision of Mirage combat aircraft to Ukraine during D-Day commemoration. President Zelenskyy seeks Western support amid Russian aggression near Kharkiv.
Macron says France to sell Mirage 2000 warplanes to Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Thursday that France will supply Ukraine with Mirage combat aircraft to help defend the country against Russian aggression. In an interview with a French broadcaster, Macron stated that the sale of Mirage 2005 fighter jets will enable Ukraine to protect its airspace and territory from Russian attacks. France will also provide training for Ukrainian pilots as part of the new cooperation agreement.
Indian Air Force fighters to carry out landings on multiple highways
In the ongoing exercise Gaganshakti, the Indian Air Force is conducting aircraft operations, including landing and take-off maneuvers, at various locations in Uttar Pradesh and Jammu and Kashmir, including road stretches. These operations aim to showcase the country's infrastructure capabilities, with the highway stretches designed for emergency operations.
IAF displays firepower in Exercise Vayu Shakti with Rafale, LCH Prachand among 120 aircraft
The Pokhran range close to the India-Pakistan border in Rajasthan's Jaisalmer on Saturday witnessed the Indian Air Force's full spectrum display of combat and fire capabilities as part of its Exercise Vayu Shakti-2024. Over 120 aircraft of the IAF, including Rafale, Su-30 MKI, MiG-29, Mirage-2000, Tejas, C-17 and C-130J, took part in the exercise, keeping with the tagline 'lightning strike from the sky'.
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Watch: India's SAMAR air defence missile system in action and here's all about it
The SAMAR air defence missile system, developed by the Indian Air Force's Maintenance Command and Indian Air Force's 7 Base Repair Depot Tughlakabad (BRD), was fired at Exercise Vayushakti for the first time. It was first showcased during Aero India 2023 and successfully test fired during Exercise AstraShakti.
Big "Supersonic" Bang: IAF's Exercise Vayu Shakti 2024 set to impress
The Indian Air Force is set to dazzle with Exercise Vayu Shakti-24, showcasing its combat prowess on February 17, 2024, at Pokhran Air to Ground Range near Jaisalmer. This exercise, the 24th edition, will demonstrate the IAF's offensive and defensive capabilities alongside the Indian Army. The lineup includes Tejas, Prachand, Rafale, Mirage-2000, Sukhoi-30 MKI, Jaguar, Hawk, C-130J, Chinook, Apache, and Mi-17 aircraft. Highlighting indigenous strength, Akash and Samar Surface to Air Weapon systems will demonstrate India's defense technology. The exercise emphasizes operational excellence and joint operations among armed forces branches.
IAF to carry out three mega exercises, joint warfighting to be focus in biggest ever wargames
The Indian Air Force is set to conduct three major exercises to showcase jointness and integration in future wars. The first exercise, VayuShakti-2024, will involve a firepower demonstration in Jaisalmer, featuring major fighter aircraft and Indian Army and Navy elements. The next exercise, Exercise Gaganshakti, will activate the entire Indian Air Force from Ladakh to the Indian Ocean Region and Bhuj to Arunachal Pradesh. The S-400 long-range air defence system will be activated on both western and northern fronts.
IAF to showcase firepower in Pokharan on February 17; Rafale, Prachand to take part for first time
More than 100 aircraft will participate in the exercise this year including support aircraft and stand-by assets on ground. These will include all the new, indigenously manufactured or designed aircraft, such as 'Tejas', ALH Dhruv, 'Prachand', and aircraft from other fleet such as Rafale, Jaguar, Mirage-2000, Su-30 MKI, MiG-29 and Hawk.
Pilots of third jet witnessed mid-air collision; air commodore to probe accident
Sources said on Saturday morning, three fighter jets were engaged in 2 Vs 1 combat practice after taking off from Gwalior. As the exercise progressed, a Mirage 2000 and a Su 30MKI met with an accident. The Mirage instantly crashed, killing Wing Commander Hanumanth Rao Sarathi. The damaged Su 30MKI remained airborne for some distance, giving time for both pilots to safely eject from the stricken aircraft.
MP aircraft crash: Mirage plane's black box, part of Sukhoi flight data recorder found
The two frontline combat aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed during a training mission in Morena on Saturday, resulting in the death of a wing commander while two other pilots ejected safely.
Sukhoi and Mirage collide in mid-air; one pilot dead
The wreckages of the aircraft were found a large distance apart, indicating that the Su 30MKI pilots managed to retain some degree of control to manage an ejection. Air Force officials refrained from commenting on the details but said that the two fighter jets were on a routine operational flying mission and were involved in an accident near Gwalior.
Sukhoi-Mirage crash: Eyewitnesses recount blast-like sound, fire raining from sky, two pilots landing in nearby thicket
The debris of the two aircraft fell in Pahargarh area here, 75 kilometres from the district headquarters, while some parts also fell in Bharatpur, just across the border in neighbouring Rajasthan.
Sukhoi-30, Mirage 2000 fighter planes crash in Morena; Two pilots rescued, 1 killed
As per initial reports, there could be a possibility of a mid-air collision. However, it has not been confirmed by either the Indian Air Force or the local administration. Defense sources said an IAF court of inquiry will establish whether there was a mid-air collision or not. The two aircraft had reportedly taken off from the Gwalior air base where an exercise was going under way.
Seven aircraft of IAF crashed in last two years: Government
''A total of seven aircraft of the Air Force have crashed in the last two years, including the Mirage 2000 which crashed recently in Madhya Pradesh,'' he said.
IAF gets two Mirage 2000 fighters from France to strengthen combat aircraft fleet
The two aircraft were acquired by the Indian Air Force as part of the programme to make up the number of aircraft in the Mirage fighter fleet to around 50.
IAF aircraft crashes in MP's Bhind, pilot injured; further details awaited
"An IAF Mirage 2000 aircraft experienced a technical malfunction during a training sortie in the central sector this morning. The pilot ejected safely. An Inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the accident," Indian Air Force (IAF) tweeted today.
Indian Air Force set for first-ever drill in strategic Persian Gulf region
The IAF on Wednesday will dispatch six Sukhoi-30MKI fighters, two C-17 Globemaster-III aircraft and around 125 personnel for the high-voltage “Desert Flag” exercise, which will see participation of air forces from the US, France, South Korea, UAE, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain.
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