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"Unforgettable Experience": President Shares Pics Of Her Rafale Sortie
President Droupadi Murmu today flew in the two-seater Rafale fighter jet of the Indian Air Force (IAF) and called the experience "unforgettable".
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APJ Abdul Kalam To Droupadi Murmu: 10 Indian Leaders Who Flew In Fighter Jets
Over the years, several Indian leaders have taken to the skies to witness the Indian Air Force's operational strength firsthand.
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India To Spend Rs 65,400 Crore On Fighter Jet Engines In Next Decade
India expects to spend about Rs 65,400 crore to buy engines for fighter aircraft that are under development until 2035, according to estimates shared on Friday by a defence official who leads the efforts to build a home-grown engine.
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Army, Air Force Chiefs' 'Stop State-Sponsored Terrorism Or...' Warning To Pak
Indian military chiefs delivered a fiery warning to Pakistan - including a veiled threat to wipe it off the map - over its support of cross-border terrorism. 'Stop supporting terrorism or lose your geographical presence...', Islamabad was told.
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India's 5th-Gen Stealth Fighter Closer To Reality, 7 Firms Make Prototype Bid
Seven Indian companies have bid to partner with the Defence Research and Development Organisation to design and develop prototypes of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft or AMCA - India's homegrown fifth-generation stealth fighter jet.
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'National Pride': Rajnath Singh MiG-21 Fighter Jets Fly Through Skies For Last Time
The legendary Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 fighter jets, the backbone of the Indian Air Force's combat fleet for more than six decades, streaked through Indian skies for the last time on Friday
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"MiG-21 Has Been A Huge Part Of My Life": Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, who is witnessing the final flight of the Indian Air Force's (IAF) iconic fighter jet MiG-21 on Friday, said he has spent a "big part of his life" with the aircraft.
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What Will Happen To MiG-21 Fighter Jets That Retired Today? NDTV Explains
It's a bittersweet day for the Indian Air Force (IAF) as its legacy fighter jet, the MiG-21, retires. The Russian-origin fighter jet's induction in the early 1960s catapulted the IAF into the jet age. Where will the retired jets be kept? We discuss.
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'So Long, Farewell': India Says Goodbye To The MiG-21, A Beloved Warhorse
Friday, September 26, 2025. This is the end of an era for the Indian Air Force, one that has lasted over six decades. Today the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 - the MiG-21, that most redoubtable of fighter jets.
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Backbone Of Combat Fleet, MiG-21 Set To Retire From IAF On September 26
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.
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Centre Receives Air Force Proposal To Buy 114 'Made In India' Rafale Jets
The Defence Ministry has received and started discussions on the proposal from the Indian Air Force for acquiring 114 'Made in India' Rafale fighter jets, which would be built by the French firm Dassault Aviation involving Indian aerospace firms.
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Air Force Chief's Solo Sortie In Symbolic Farewell To Mig-21 Fighter Jets
As part of the symbolic farewell, Air Chief Marshal A P Singh flew solo sorties of the MiG-21 from Nal on August 18-19, marking an emotional moment for the force and for generations of pilots trained on the Russian-origin fighter jet
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Centre Clears Rs 62,000-Crore Deal To Buy 97 Tejas Mark 1A Fighter Jets
In a major boost for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Make in India in defence project, India on Tuesday cleared the project for buying 97 LCA Mark 1A fighter jets for the Indian Air Force.
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Operation Sindoor Full Of Surprises: US Warfare Expert To NDTV
US warfare expert John Spencer said many surprises marked Operation Sindoor, ones which are not expected in the clash of two advanced militaries.
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"Happy We Tackled Ghost Of Balakot": Air Force Chief On Operation Sindoor Evidence
Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh said the non-availability of images of the damage caused by the Balakot air strike became a "big issue", and people could not be convinced about what was achieved
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"Unforgettable Experience": President Shares Pics Of Her Rafale Sortie
President Droupadi Murmu today flew in the two-seater Rafale fighter jet of the Indian Air Force (IAF) and called the experience "unforgettable".
-
APJ Abdul Kalam To Droupadi Murmu: 10 Indian Leaders Who Flew In Fighter Jets
Over the years, several Indian leaders have taken to the skies to witness the Indian Air Force's operational strength firsthand.
-
India To Spend Rs 65,400 Crore On Fighter Jet Engines In Next Decade
India expects to spend about Rs 65,400 crore to buy engines for fighter aircraft that are under development until 2035, according to estimates shared on Friday by a defence official who leads the efforts to build a home-grown engine.
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Army, Air Force Chiefs' 'Stop State-Sponsored Terrorism Or...' Warning To Pak
Indian military chiefs delivered a fiery warning to Pakistan - including a veiled threat to wipe it off the map - over its support of cross-border terrorism. 'Stop supporting terrorism or lose your geographical presence...', Islamabad was told.
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India's 5th-Gen Stealth Fighter Closer To Reality, 7 Firms Make Prototype Bid
Seven Indian companies have bid to partner with the Defence Research and Development Organisation to design and develop prototypes of the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft or AMCA - India's homegrown fifth-generation stealth fighter jet.
-
'National Pride': Rajnath Singh MiG-21 Fighter Jets Fly Through Skies For Last Time
The legendary Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 fighter jets, the backbone of the Indian Air Force's combat fleet for more than six decades, streaked through Indian skies for the last time on Friday
-
"MiG-21 Has Been A Huge Part Of My Life": Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, who is witnessing the final flight of the Indian Air Force's (IAF) iconic fighter jet MiG-21 on Friday, said he has spent a "big part of his life" with the aircraft.
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What Will Happen To MiG-21 Fighter Jets That Retired Today? NDTV Explains
It's a bittersweet day for the Indian Air Force (IAF) as its legacy fighter jet, the MiG-21, retires. The Russian-origin fighter jet's induction in the early 1960s catapulted the IAF into the jet age. Where will the retired jets be kept? We discuss.
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'So Long, Farewell': India Says Goodbye To The MiG-21, A Beloved Warhorse
Friday, September 26, 2025. This is the end of an era for the Indian Air Force, one that has lasted over six decades. Today the Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 - the MiG-21, that most redoubtable of fighter jets.
-
Backbone Of Combat Fleet, MiG-21 Set To Retire From IAF On September 26
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.
-
Centre Receives Air Force Proposal To Buy 114 'Made In India' Rafale Jets
The Defence Ministry has received and started discussions on the proposal from the Indian Air Force for acquiring 114 'Made in India' Rafale fighter jets, which would be built by the French firm Dassault Aviation involving Indian aerospace firms.
-
Air Force Chief's Solo Sortie In Symbolic Farewell To Mig-21 Fighter Jets
As part of the symbolic farewell, Air Chief Marshal A P Singh flew solo sorties of the MiG-21 from Nal on August 18-19, marking an emotional moment for the force and for generations of pilots trained on the Russian-origin fighter jet
-
Centre Clears Rs 62,000-Crore Deal To Buy 97 Tejas Mark 1A Fighter Jets
In a major boost for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Make in India in defence project, India on Tuesday cleared the project for buying 97 LCA Mark 1A fighter jets for the Indian Air Force.
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Operation Sindoor Full Of Surprises: US Warfare Expert To NDTV
US warfare expert John Spencer said many surprises marked Operation Sindoor, ones which are not expected in the clash of two advanced militaries.
-
"Happy We Tackled Ghost Of Balakot": Air Force Chief On Operation Sindoor Evidence
Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh said the non-availability of images of the damage caused by the Balakot air strike became a "big issue", and people could not be convinced about what was achieved
