military aviation
Indian Army Completes Apache AH-64E Attack Helicopter Fleet with Final Delivery
Dec 17, 2025 02:15 pm CST
The Indian Army has received its final batch of three Boeing Apache AH-64E attack helicopters, completing the six-helicopter order for its 451 Army Aviation Squadron in Jodhpur. These advanced multi-role combat helicopters, equipped with Longbow fire control radar and various weapons systems, will significantly enhance the Army's strike and reconnaissance capabilities in modern battlefield environments.
Princess Salma of Jordan: The Pioneering First Female Pilot in Jordan's Military History
Dec 16, 2025 08:57 pm CST
Discover the groundbreaking journey of Princess Salma bint Abdullah, Jordan's first female military pilot who made history in 2020 at age 19. Learn about her military training at Sandhurst, her role as first lieutenant in the Royal Jordanian Air Force, and her place in the modern Hashemite royal family alongside King Abdullah II, Queen Rania, and her royal siblings.
Tragedy at Dubai Air Show: Wing Commander Namansh Syal's Life and Legacy Following Fatal Tejas Crash
Nov 22, 2025 11:37 am CST
Wing Commander Namansh Syal, a 34-year-old Indian Air Force pilot from Himachal Pradesh, lost his life when his Tejas fighter jet crashed during a demonstration at the Dubai Air Show. This article details his background, family legacy of military service, and the circumstances surrounding the tragic accident that claimed the life of this decorated IAF officer.
Understanding the Negative G Manoeuvre That Led to the LCA Tejas Crash at Dubai Air Show
Nov 21, 2025 10:06 pm CST
An LCA Tejas fighter jet crashed during an air show in Dubai while executing a negative G turn manoeuvre, resulting in the pilot's death. Aviation experts analyzing footage indicate the aircraft lost altitude while attempting to recover from a loop. This marks only the second crash in the Tejas' 24-year history, highlighting questions about the aircraft's inherently unstable yet agile design that relies on advanced fly-by-wire systems.
Indian Air Force Celebrates 93rd Anniversary with Spectacular Flypast of Tejas and Rafale Jets Over Brahmaputra River
Nov 10, 2025 01:24 am CST
The Indian Air Force celebrated its 93rd anniversary with a breathtaking aerial display featuring 58 aircraft including Tejas and Rafale jets over the Brahmaputra River in Guwahati. The spectacle showcased approximately 25 formations by fighter and transport aircraft, demonstrating India's growing air power capabilities. The event was attended by Assam's Governor, Chief Minister, and IAF Chief Air Marshal A.P. Singh, highlighting the force's evolution into the world's fourth-largest air force.
GE Aerospace Delivers Critical F404-IN20 Engine for India's Tejas MK-1A Fighter Program
Oct 02, 2025 02:53 am CST
GE Aerospace has supplied another F404-IN20 engine to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for India's Tejas light combat aircraft program, advancing the Rs 48,000-crore procurement of 83 Tejas Mk-1A jets for the Indian Air Force. This delivery supports India's efforts to strengthen its fighter squadron capacity, which currently stands at 31 against the sanctioned strength of 42.
MiG-21 Fighter Jets Complete Historic Final Flight After Six Decades of Service in Indian Air Force
Sep 26, 2025 06:27 pm CST
After more than six decades of distinguished service, the legendary MiG-21 fighter jets flew their final mission through Indian skies on Friday. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh honored the Russian-origin warhorses during a ceremonial decommissioning event in Chandigarh, celebrating their crucial contributions to multiple conflicts including the 1971 war with Pakistan, the 1999 Kargil conflict, and the 2019 Balakot air strikes. The retirement marks the end of an era for India's first supersonic fighter aircraft that shaped the nation's military aviation capabilities.
MiG-21 Fighter Jets Retirement: What Happens Next to IAF's Legendary Aircraft?
Sep 26, 2025 04:23 pm CST
The Indian Air Force has officially retired its legendary MiG-21 fighter jets after six decades of service. These Russian-origin aircraft, which brought the IAF into the jet age in the 1960s, may find new homes in museums worldwide or potentially continue limited operations in a ceremonial vintage squadron, while the indigenous LCA Tejas steps up as their successor.
Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Reflects on MiG-21 Legacy as Iconic Fighter Jet Retires After 60 Years
Sep 26, 2025 03:20 pm CST
After nearly six decades of service, the iconic MiG-21 fighter jet has been retired from the Indian Air Force. Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, who flew the aircraft between 2007-2017, shared his emotional connection to the legendary jet during its farewell ceremony at Chandigarh air base, where Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and military leaders gathered to honor the aircraft that shaped India's military aviation history.
Backbone Of Combat Fleet, MiG-21 Set To Retire From IAF On September 26
Sep 24, 2025 08:14 pm CST
The legendary Russian-origin MiG-21 fighter jets, which have been the backbone of the Indian Air Force's combat fleet for over six decades, are finally set to retire from the IAF on September 26.