Su-30 MKI
Ex-Desert Knight 21: India-France Military exercise
India and France are to hold Ex-Desert Knight 21 exercise. It is a bilateral air exercise to be held between Indian Air Force and French air and Space Force. The Ex-Desert Knight 21 is to be held in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
Indian Air Force Test Fired Brahmos Supersonic Cruise Missile
On October 30, 2020, the Indian Air Force test fired the Brahmos Supersonic Cruise Missile from a Sukhoi fighter aircraft. The test was conducted in Bay of Bengal. Highlights The Brahmos Supersonic Cruise Missile was tested in Bay of Bengal. ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
India to acquire Sprut Light Tanks from Russia
India is currently in advanced talks with Russia to acquire light weight tanks. These are newly developed tanks in Russia. They are being acquired to be used in high altitude areas of Line of Actual Control. Highlights The need to ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
‘Astra’ air-to-air missile successfully flight tested from Su-30 MKI
Indian Air Force (IAF) and Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully flight tested indigenous air-to-air missile, ‘ASTRA’, off the coast of Odisha. The beyond-visual-range missile was launched from Su-30 MKI as a part of User trials. Key Highlights The ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2019
MAKS Air Show, Russia
The MAKS Air Show is the largest air show organized by Russia and is one of the largest air shows in the world. It is organized every two years on the Zhukovsky International Airport which is located to the southeast ..
Garuda-VI
Garuda-VI is a bilateral exercise between the Indian and French Air Force. The sixth edition of the exercise is being planned at French Air Force Base, Mont-de-Marsan. The bilateral exercise will promote professional interaction, exchange experiences and operational knowledge besides ..
BrahMos Air Launched Missile test fired from a Su-30 MKI
The Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully fired aerial version of supersonic BrahMos cruise missile from a Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft. Key Highlights About: The IAF successfully fired BrahMos Air Launched Missile from its frontline Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft. Background: Earlier ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019
Aero India 2019 inagurated at Bengaluru
The Aero India 2019 was inaugurated by Union Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman at the Yelahanka Air Force Station in Bengaluru. The Aero India 2019 will be held for 5 days from February 20 to 24 and each day of the ..