Indian Air Force News & Discussions

[Yasser76]

Rafale is yet to be delivered completely

Sukhoi-30MKI starts getting New Secured Radio and Radio altimeter – Indian Defence Research Wing

idrw.org

India will receive S-400 in October-December: Rosoboronexport CEO Alexander Mikheyev

The S-400 is known as Russia's most advanced long-range surface-to-air missile defence system. The 'Triumf' interceptor-based missile system can destroy incoming hostile aircraft, missiles and even drones at ranges of up to 400 km.

economictimes.indiatimes.com

There is just one remaning in France (for testing India specific changes), point remains, no no major deliveries of new jets in the foreseeable future for IAF.

HAL has gone completely quiet it seems.

 

[safari2021]

There is just one remaning in France (for testing India specific changes), point remains, no no major deliveries of new jets in the foreseeable future for IAF.

HAL has gone completely quiet it seems.

10 more Rafale jets will be delivered to IAF

 

[Yasser76]

10 more Rafale jets will be delivered to IAF

Thought all (but one) were delivered now no?

 

[safari2021]

Thought all (but one) were delivered now no?

France to deliver 35 Rafales by 2021-end, a solo fighter will join in Jan 2022

Given the reliability of strategic ally France, the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Indian Navy have evinced keen interest in Rafale platform due to its weight to power ratio and maritime strike capabilities.

www.hindustantimes.com

 

[Yasser76]

2 weeks till September and just a reminder

No deliveries of Tejas MK1 this year

Tejas MK1A Not even in prototype form or flown.

 

[GriffinsRule]

2 weeks till September and just a reminder

No deliveries of Tejas MK1 this year

Tejas MK1A Not even in prototype form or flown.

First flight will be in March 2022

 

[Yasser76]

First flight will be in March 2022

A HAL deadline I am confident maybe missed by a year or two.

 

[Lord Of Gondor]

The IAF B-737 700BBJ "Rajdoot" in Bengaluru Old Airport.
The Vice President Sh. Venkaiah Naidu(A Bengalurean) flew down to Karnataka in the "Rajdoot"
Image by Gaurav Shetty on Twitter
Also some special shots of the An-32RE "Sutlej"

Images by IAF

 

[MirageBlue]

HTT-40

 

[Blacklight]

MiG-21 Bison aircraft crashes in Rajasthan's Barmer, pilot safe; Indian Air Force initiates inquiry
A MiG-21 Bison fighter jet of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed in Rajasthan's Barmer on Wednesday. This is the fourth incident involving a MiG-21 Bison aircraft this year.
August 25, 2021

https://twitter.com/x/status/1430518975625007110

 

[Lord Of Gondor]

So the deal for the 70000 pieces of AK-103 rifles was for the IAF
Per rifle cost is around 42000 Rupees, cost seems very reasonable considering the INSAS had a price tag of 33000 in 2015/2016
In service with the best(MARCOS) for a long time so no second thoughts

The requirement for upgraded personal weapons has been felt by the IAF for a long time but the process gained speed post-Pathankot attack in 2016. The IAF now also lays a lot of stress on the personal combat capabilities of its troops along with using their technical abilities.

IAF signs emergency deal for 70,000 AK-103 assault rifles with Russia

New Delhi [India], August 28 (ANI): At a time when terrorist groups operating in India are likely to get weapons left behind by American troops in Afghanistan, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has signed a deal for acquiring 70,000 AK-103 assault rifles from Russia under emergency provisions to...

aninews.in

Good to see this focus, got the first of the Light BP Vehicles a few weeks back from Ashok Leyland

https://ashokleyland.com/in/en/cust...r-force-in-collaboration-with-lockheed-martin

 

[Black Tornado]

So the deal for the 70000 pieces of AK-103 rifles was for the IAF
Per rifle cost is around 42000 Rupees

IAF signs emergency deal for 70,000 AK-103 assault rifles with Russia

New Delhi [India], August 28 (ANI): At a time when terrorist groups operating in India are likely to get weapons left behind by American troops in Afghanistan, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has signed a deal for acquiring 70,000 AK-103 assault rifles from Russia under emergency provisions to...

aninews.in

Good to see this focus, got the first of the Light BP Vehicles a few weeks back from Ashok Leyland

https://ashokleyland.com/in/en/cust...r-force-in-collaboration-with-lockheed-martin

What’s the purpose of buying these when it will be used in ceremonial use mostly or for cadets?

 

[Lord Of Gondor]

What’s the purpose of buying these when it will be used in ceremonial use mostly or for cadets?

Yeah no.
DSC will get a reliable upgrade.

 

[Lord Of Gondor]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1431238649270595587

Very interesting to note the thoughts on the BMD

 

[MirageBlue]

HTT-40 twins

All HTT-40 development is now complete! Confirmed by the HAL Project Manager for HTT-40.

Nothing comes close to flying the aircraft you have been involved as a designer and project manager too..plus being piloted by a legend
@hvtiaf

We are done with it!! Its ready to be inducted..ofcourse there will be updates as desired by the flying wing