Indian Air Force

Russian MiG-35 to feature at AeroIndia 2009
02 Feb 2009
With the $11 billion 126-aircraft IAF MMRCA tender now entering the crucial stage of field testing, the Russians are taking no chances and are dispatching the super agile MiG-35 for the AeroIndia 2009 air show to maintain its profile against the Eurofighter Typhoon.

France wants "fair competition" for IAF's MMRCA contender Rafale
19 Jan 2009
A French presidential advisor has expressed the hope that the French contender for the Indian Air Force's $11 billion MMRCA tender, Dassault's Rafale, would receive "fair competition."

IAF to commence MMRCA field trials in April-May
19 Jan 2009
The Indian Air Force will commence field trials of six competing types of medium range multi-role combat aircraft, in contention for a massive $11 billion 126-aircraft contract, sometime in April-May, according to IAF chief Air Chief Marshal Fali Homi Major.

India's first Phalcon AWACS system arrives ahead of schedule
15 Jan 2009
Even as tensions between India and Pakistan continue to simmer the first of three Israeli Phalcon AWACS aircraft has arrived ahead of delivery schedule.

India signs $2.1 billion contract with Boeing for eight P-8I maritime aircraft
05 Jan 2009
Though unconfirmed reports suggest that India may have inked its largest ever defence contract with the US for the supply of eight advanced maritime reconnaissance aircraft

Rafael to supply SPYDER SAM systems to India
12 Dec 2008
The Indian defence ministry has confirmed that it has contracted with Israel's Rafael for the supply of the SPYDER SAM systems for the Indian Air Force.

IAF set to take delivery of first AWACS, may opt for another four: report
11 Nov 2008
India is set to take delivery of the first of three AWACS aircraft from Israel over the coming weeks and may also be negotiating for another four.

Dassault ups the ante with full technology transfer for Rafale
05 Nov 2008
The French government's decision to allow full technology transfer for the Rafale fighter ups the ante for other contenders in the IAF's MMRCA competition.
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27 Oct 2008
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