Indian Air Force Sukhoi Su-30MKI carrying the BrahMos-A Supersonic Cruise Missile alongside RVV-AEs and R-73s. Loadout best suited for Airbase Strike missions expecting adversary interception.
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I recently found out about hf 24 marut and daaamn It Was the first Indigenous fighter jet of Asia, India missed on a gold mine , they could have created a proper millitary aviation industry on this , What do you guys think about it ? I also made a video on the topic , If you guys wanna check it out. https://youtu.be/t7o2aFeN7Sw
Flying a Su-30MKI under intense pakistanis surveillance and AD-threats, Sqn Ldr Mailk successfully carried out precision strikes.
The Sqn Ldr from Imphal East was later awarded the Vir Chakra for his bravery and leadership.
Hailing from Keikhu village in Manipur’s Imphal East district, Malik belongs to the Meitei Pangal community.
He joined the IAF in 2015 as part of the 195th Flying Course and rose to the rank of Squadron Leader in 2021.
He later specialised in deep-strike and air-superiority missions requiring precision flying in hostile combat conditions.
Whats it like being in the airforce indian army or navy
Im 16 right now, and i wish to be in the airforce or army for a minimum of 3 months of my life. Is it possible for me to come for 3-6 minths for experience? I feel its my duty as citizen and i just want this experience
Hey everyone,
Since HAL and DRDO have recently kicked off the structural load studies on the Su-30MKI radome for the new AESA array, I wanted to put together a comprehensive, single-post breakdown of what the "Super Sukhoi" Mid-Life Upgrade (MLU) actually entails. No generic defense journalism fluff—just pure tech specs, hard numbers, and the exact roadmap based on recent MoD clearances.
Here is every single detail verified so far regarding Phase-1 of the upgrade.
The heavy, legacy Russian N011M Bars PESA (Passive Electronically Scanned Array) radar is being completely phased out.
The Super Sukhoi will solidify its role as the IAF's ultimate heavy missile truck, with the weapon management system being completely rewritten to support native weapons:
Upgrading 84 jets into 4.5+ gen platforms ensures the IAF retains numerical and technological parity against PLAAF's J-16 and J-20 assets along the LAC. The combination of a massive AESA array like the Virupaksha paired with the Astra Mk2 is going to be incredibly lethal.
Do you think HAL can manage the 2028 prototype timeline without the classic development bottlenecks, or will the radar integration stretch the timelines further?
Sources: MoD press releases, HAL/DRDO media briefings, and recent aerospace load study listings.
The Battle of Longewala saw Pakistan launch a massive nighttime blitz into the Indian desert with over 3,000 troops, 40+ Chinese-made Type 59 tanks, and hundreds of armored vehicles. Facing them were only 120 Indian soldiers with 2 RCL jeeps and 10 camels. Surprised by the night attack, the Indian troops were given the option to withdraw, but they refused and chose to fight. They held the post through the night with heavy resistance, waiting for the Indian Air Force, which lacked night-strike capability at the time. At dawn, Hawker Hunter jets unleashed devastating attacks on the Pakistani armored column, destroying or forcing the abandonment of over 36 out of 40 tanks, hundreds of vehicles, and killing around 300 Pakistani soldiers. India lost only 2 soldiers, 1 RCL Jeep and 5 camels in the battle.
India has officially approved the purchase of six additional P-8I Neptune maritime patrol aircraft for the Indian Navy, expanding its fleet from 12 to 18 planes. The deal, valued between 3.5billionand3.5billionand4 billion, received the Acceptance of Necessity in February 2026 and is now moving toward final cabinet approval. Despite significant cost increases from earlier estimates due to post-pandemic supply chain disruptions, the government decided to proceed based on "operational necessity," citing the P-8I's unmatched multi-role capabilities in anti-submarine warfare and surveillance.
Officers of the IAF, who work in the Weapon Systems, Logistics and Administration Departments, what is the nature of your work?
Does it seem redundant with less upscaling chances? How much tech is involved?
Is there any restriction on the degrees (not number but field) if you want to continue your education?
I have an SSB coming up, but need to decide where to focus. I know I want to be in uniform, but I cannot do a job which I do not enjoy. My preference was flying but I have crossed that age limit and I am not eligible for tech roles, so rethinking my decision.
