Browsing: Indian Air Force

The Indian Air Force’s No. 17 Squadron, the Golden Arrows, has completed over seven decades of combat service, evolving from Harvard trainers and Vampire jets to the MiG-21 and Rafale. From the 1961 Goa Liberation and 1971 India-Pakistan War to Kargil 1999 and Operation Sindoor, trace the history, combat record and aircraft evolution of one of the IAF’s most storied fighter squadrons.

India’s latest move on 114 multi-role fighters isn’t just about numbers — it’s about where they will be built. With most aircraft planned to be manufactured in India and indigenous content projected at 50–60%, this programme could anchor the Indian Air Force’s medium-weight backbone for the next 40 years.

In a landmark event, four Indian Air Force Rafale fighter jets have arrived at Greece’s Andravida Air Base, stationed alongside…