Indian Air Force

India to receive new fighter jet with Israeli tech after Pakistan conflict

The Tejas is equipped with AESA (active electronic scanned array) technology made by Elta, a subsidiary of IAI, replacing an earlier Israeli radar. 

HAL Tejas MK1A.
A paramilitary trooper mans a gun atop a vehicle as he keeps guard during a media tour of the Karachi Port, Pakistan, May 9, 2025.

Pakistan says it has launched military offensive against India, experts fear nuclear escalation

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi gestures as he gives a speech in front of students at the University of the Sacred Heart in Tokyo.

Air India sees Pakistan airspace ban costing it $600 million over 12 months, seeks aid

 Pilots in the cockpit of an airplane (illustrative)

Pilots suspended after cockpit coffee photo goes viral


Last victim of Indian helicopter crash that killed defense chief dies

Group Captain Varun Singh was among the 14 people traveling in the Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopter that burst into flames.

 Rescuers stand near the debris of the Russian-made Mi-17V5 helicopter after it crashed near the town of Coonoor

Head of Indian military, wife, 11 others killed in helicopter crash

The deaths of Indian defense chief Gen. Bipin Rawat and his wife were confirmed in a tweet by the Indian Air Force.

 Indian Army chief General Bipin Rawat arrives for the Beating the Retreat ceremony in New Delhi, India, January 29, 2019.

Israel, India to build 10-year defense cooperation plan

Israel has been supplying India with various weapons systems, missiles, and unmanned aerial vehicles over the last few years, making India one of Israel’s largest buyers of military hardware

 Prime Minister Naftali Bennett meeting with India's Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, October 20, 2021.

India buys 4 Heron MK II drones for surveillance in Ladakh

Local media reporting New Dehli will upgrade the UAVs with laser-guided bombs and other weaponry.

Heron MK II

What's behind France's interest in navy ties from Mediterranean to Asia?

Naval exercises that may unite France, the UAE, the US, Japan and Australia could provide a major message of strategic partnering.

Greek and French vessels sail in formation during a joint military exercise in Mediterranean sea, in this undated handout image obtained by Reuters on August 13, 2020

Pakistan says it shot down Indian jets, carried out airstrikes in Kashmir

Both nations have ordered airstrikes over the last two days, the first time in history that two nuclear armed powers have done so, while ground forces have exchanged fire in more than a dozen spots.

Indian soldiers and Kashmiri onlookers stand near the remains of an Indian Air Force aircraft after it crashed in Budgam district, some 30 kms from Srinagar on February 27, 2019

India may close $800m. deal with Israel for airborne early-warning systems

Phalcon airborne warning and control systems are eyes in the sky against incoming aerial threats

An Ilyushin-76 plane modified with the Israeli Phalcon strategic airborne radar system parked at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport

India to buy 15 Harop suicide drones from Israel

Israel is India's main drone supplier.

iaf harop drone 311

Bonding over bombers: Int'l air force conference kicks off in Herzliya

The conference will include a toast with the IDF's Chief of Staff and a joint aerial training in the IAF's Lavi training aircraft.

 Israeli Air Force F-16 fighter jets take part in a ceremony for newly graduated air force pilots at Hatzerim Air Base, June 28, 2010.

Future prospects of the India-Israel defense cooperation

Israeli defense players are actively participating in the 'Make in India' initiative and they have formed a number of joint ventures (JVs) with Indian partners.

Representatives Israel, France, Greece, United States, Italy, India, Germany and Poland stand in front of an Israeli F16

Indian special forces in Israel to train with the IDF's most elite units

Defense ties between Israel and India have grown in the past few years, with Delhi becoming a major purchaser of Israeli military hardware.

Wing commander, K. Baharat