News:The MiG-27 which is known as Bahadur has been decommissioned by the Indian Air Force(IAF). Facts: About MIG 27: The MIG 27 was commissioned into the Indian Air Force in 1985 from erstwhile Soviet Union(Russia). It was initially developed in the Soviet Union and later indigenously manufactured by the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited in India. The… Continue reading IAF bids farewell to its most lethal MiG-27 as it flies one last time
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C-295 transport plane clears cost negotiations
News:The Defence Ministry has concluded cost negotiations with Tata and Airbus for the purchase of Airbus C-295 transport aircraft as part of the Avro replacement programme of the Indian Air Force(IAF). Facts: About C-295: The Airbus C295 is a new generation tactical airlifter in the light and medium segment.It is manufactured by the Airbus Defence… Continue reading C-295 transport plane clears cost negotiations
MiG-27 crashes in Jodhpur, pilot ejects to safety
A MIG-27 fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force has crashed in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.However,the pilot was ejected out successfully.Further,Court of Inquiry has been ordered into the incident. This is the second time in 2019 a MiG 27 has crashed.Earlier,MiG 27 aircraft went down near Pokhran range in Rajasthan.The pilot was ejected safely before the fighter… Continue reading MiG-27 crashes in Jodhpur, pilot ejects to safety
