The Indian Air Force (IAF) operates a fleet of Rafale F3R fighter jets, that were inducted into its fleet in July 2020, when the first batch of five Rafale jets joined IAF’s No.17 Squadron ...

Two decades later, he is set to make history as India’s next astronaut. A decorated Indian Air Force fighter pilot, Shukla has trained rigorously in Russia and India, preparing for both the ...

He graduated from the National Defence Academy (NDA) in 2005 and was commissioned into the Fighter stream of the Indian Air Force in June 2006. 2. Mr Shukla is an experienced test pilot and combat ...

As their aircraft approached the Indo-Pak border in the Rann of Kutch, it was mistakenly shot down by the Pakistani Air Force ... Upon spotting the fighter jet, the Indian aircraft waggled ...

An Indian Air Force fighter aircraft Jaguar crashed over Mahrajan Firing Range in Bikaner district in north India's Rajasthan state late Tuesday night, killing the pilot, police said Wednesday.

Becoming a pilot in the Indian Air Force (IAF) is a dream for many. Whether you aim to fly fighter jets, transport aircraft, or helicopters, the journey is challenging but rewarding. This guide will ...

His career took off when he was commissioned into the Indian Air Force’s fighter wing in June 2006. A seasoned test pilot and combat leader, he has accumulated 2,000 hours of flight experience on ...

If all goes per plan, Indian Air Force fighter pilot and astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will fly to the International Space Station between May and June this year on an American commercial mission ...

The Indian Air Force is at the crossroads. With its fighter squadron strength dwindling to a worrisome 42 and the impending phase-out of legacy aircraft, such as the MiG-21 and Jaguars ...

A US Air Force F-35 fighter jet crashed during a training exercise at Eielson Air Force Base in Alaska on Tuesday, with the pilot safely ejecting before impact. A widely shared video on social media ...