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Can somebody spot this what is this type of flying object spotted over HDO and GNW
Seems like Para Gliding
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Our recently conducted interview with Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, Indian Air Force
Part-1
Excerpts of the interview (more tomorrow)
On the Su-30MKI upgrade plans
The Su-30MKI is the mainstay of the IAF’s combat potential, and keeping it at the cutting edge for decades to come is a clear priority. The upgrade programme is designed to do exactly that.
The upgrade covers the systems at the heart of the aircraft’s combat effectiveness: electronic warfare systems, the airborne radar, navigation and mission control systems, communication systems, cockpit displays and the weapon control system. Once upgraded, these systems will be both contemporary and indigenously sourced. The aircraft will be better equipped for the contested environments of the future and bring the fleet the freedom to integrate and upgrade on our own terms.
The proposal is presently being processed by the Department of Defence Production for approval by the Cabinet Committee on Security. Development work on all the systems has already begun, following the accord of Acceptance of Necessity. Starting development early means the programme is building momentum even as the approval process runs its course.
When complete, the upgraded Su-30MKI will remain a formidable cornerstone of the core combat fleet, increasingly powered by Indian technology. The IAF is committed to seeing this programme through, so that our frontline fighter stays ahead of the threats it is designed to meet.
All photos: VAYU (except CAS pix)
Part 1 of 2
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Our Tuesday evening collection of assorted assets...mostly oldies 🤗🤗
All photos: VAYU
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Sajan Sajan BrahMos pukare, Jaldi aaja Pakistan..
Sajan Sajan X OP SINDOOR 🇮🇳𖤓
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Indian Air Force celebrating its 94th Anniversary of its Foundation in 1932.
ALT Sindoor Formation 2x Rafales,2 Mig29UPG,2 Su 30MKI, 1 Jaguar
ALT Vajrang Formation of 6 Rafales
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IAF's 2nd Rafale Sqn, stationed in the East to face PLAAF: No. 101 Sqn 'FALCONS' 🇮🇳
>Based at AFS Hasimara (wing 16, under EAC)
>101 sqn's Rafale are the primary aerial shield of Siliguri corridor (chicken's neck)
>operates total 18x Rafale-F3R (with ISE) airframes (15x single seater (BS-015 to BS-028) and 3x Twin (RB-005 to RB-008) seaters)
>nearest PLAAF base from this POV: Shigatse AFS (~384km)
>ARSENAL filled with Meteor (150km BVR), SCALP (300km Cruise), HAMMER (Bunker Buster)
>101 sqn's Rafales pair with Su-30MKI sqns stationed nearby at AFS Tezpur and Chabua.
This squadron plays a very important role in securing india's eastern skies, that too with Rafale like capable 4.5 gen platform. Bcz of the thinned air in tibet, PLAAF;s primary assets like J-20/J-16 fighters cannot take off with full fuel and weapons payloads. Meanwhile, the Falcons take off from the dense air of the Bengal plains at 100% max combat payload weight (9.5 tons of ext weapons-carrying far more firepower per sortie).
ALT Indian Air Force's No. 101 Squadron ''Falcons'' analysis and infographic by VERTEX.
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A rare sight over Jodhpur. 🇺🇸🇮🇳
USAF F-35A Lightning II | Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026
#TarangShakti26 #Jodhpur
@IAF_MCC @usairforce
Interesting to see 🇦🇪 UAEAF F-16E/F Block 60 are flying equipped with AIM-120 (likely blue band/inert) rounds
Precision. Power. Partnership.
A spectacular display of multi-national airpower unfolded over Jodhpur as participant aircraft took to the skies, gearing up for advanced tactical engagements at exercise #TarangShakti26.
Different platforms, united in one sky.
#PowerInPartnership #TarangShakti26
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@Armee_de_lair
@usairforce
@BDairforce
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Precision. Power. Partnership.
A spectacular display of multi-national airpower unfolded over Jodhpur as participant aircraft took to the skies, gearing up for advanced tactical engagements at exercise #TarangShakti26.
Different platforms, united in one sky.
#PowerInPartnership #TarangShakti26
@AusAirForce
@Armee_de_lair
@usairforce
@BDairforce
@airforcelk
@Team_Luftwaffe
@modgovae
@DefenceMinIndia
@SpokespersonMoD
@HQ_IDS_India
@CareerinIAF
@air_veterans
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F-35 Lightning II flyby ✈️🔥
Stay tuned for some amazing shots! 📸
#F35 #TarangShakti26 #jodhpur
@IAF_MCC @usairforce
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One year since the MiG-21's retirement, here is C1111, a very special Type-77 photographed carrying the markings of three air to air kills, alongside the records of its extensive participation in '71 air-ops.
Pic. credit: late Pushpinder Singh Chopra @ReviewVayu .
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On this Day the Mig 21s of Indian Air Force, Decommissioned from the service after 6 decades (62 years) of Service in IAF at AFS Chandigarh in their Operations Culmination Ceremony.
Always Special Gratitude🙏 to @ReviewVayu for giving me the opportunity to witness the ceremony.
On Wednesday 23rd September, a Royal Air Force Hawk T2 crashed near RAF Valley.
Both pilots successfully ejected using the Martin-Baker GB10LH Ejection Seat.
#EngineeringForLife
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Satellite imagery reveals a suspected static MPDR-90 radar deployed atop a building near PAF Base Nur Khan, Rawalpindi, indicating a rooftop mounted, fixed radar installation. It works alongside other mobile radars as part of the layered AD cover overlooking the capital.
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Final Aerobatics and display by @Suryakiran_IAF at Meerut Air Show 2026.
Enjoy the roar of sole MK132 at Low Flying Display.
