Explained: Reasons why the Indian Air Force is still flying MiG-21 Bison despite multiple crashes?
While India should have retired MiG-21 long ago, the IAF has its own reasons for flying the MiG-21 fighter jets and we try to decode reasons why IAF is still operating the MiG-21 aircrafts?
Sep 19, 2022, 10:30 AM IST
Deshhit: Pakistan to fly F-16 with US aid
US President Joe Biden has decided to provide equipment related to F-16 fighter aircraft to Pakistan. At present, Pakistan has about eighty five F-16 fighter aircraft. Today in Deshhit, watch why America suddenly showed this kindness to Pakistan and how big a challenge it is for India.
Sep 09, 2022, 23:10 PM IST
IAF continues to fly Chinook helicopters as US grounds entire fleet amid fire concerns
Indian Air Force continues to fly Chinook helicopters as US grounds entire fleet amid fire concerns, seeks details from Boeing on grounding of US Army's Chinook chopper fleet, reports ANI.
Aug 31, 2022, 12:00 PM IST
Kolkata: Family of IAF personnel who died by suicide in UP claims he was killed, demands top-level enquiry
"Initially, we were told that he committed suicide but on raising questions the officials claimed that he was killed by somebody. Even in the past, he was targeted for unearthing misdeeds at his workplace. At that time, he was beaten up badly and had bruises all over his body": Sandip Pramanik, deceased personnel's cousin.
Aug 30, 2022, 17:50 PM IST
Indian Air Force DISMISSES three officers for mistakenly firing BRAHMOS MISSILE into Pakistan
According to a statement by the Air Force, on March 9, 2022, a Brahmos missile was mistakenly fired. After the investigation, three officers were primarily held responsible for the incident. They are being fired from their jobs at this moment.
Aug 23, 2022, 21:58 PM IST
IAF rescues sick Israeli man from high altitude Ladakh region
The said Israeli national was suffering from acute mountain sickness and was having difficulty breathing in the high-altitude area.
Aug 20, 2022, 20:52 PM IST
WATCH: IAF fighter jet pilot precisely navigates Sukhoi Su-30 MKI for air-to-air refuelling
Two Indian Air Force pilot fighter jet pilots got their Sukhoi Su-30 MKI planes performed mid-air refuelling with the help of French Air and Space Force 'Armée de l'air'-operated Boeing C-135FR tanker.
Aug 19, 2022, 15:22 PM IST
India to join China, US, Russia with AMCA Gen 5 advanced fighter jet, design revealed
As India celebrates 75 years of Independence, the IAF will soon get supersonic all-weather multirole AMCA, which is being developed by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
Aug 15, 2022, 10:22 AM IST
Independence Day: Meet India's most advanced Fighter Jets that terrify our enemies - Rafale, Sukhoi and more
Independence Day 2022: On the occasion of India at 75, we look at the active fighter jet fleets of the Indian Air Force, starting from the India-made Tejas LCA to the Dassault Rafale.
Aug 15, 2022, 09:14 AM IST
IAF’s Wing Commander Deepika Misra, the first woman to bag Vayu Sena Medal
Group Captain Rahul Singh along with group Captain Ravi Nanda was awarded the Vayu Sena Medal for Operation Devi Shakti.
Aug 15, 2022, 08:10 AM IST
Aviation Trivia: India has the highest number of Women Airline Pilots in the world
With 15 per cent of total pilot strength, India has the highest number of Female commercial airline pilots in the world, outranking countries like the United States, and other European nations.
Aug 09, 2022, 16:48 PM IST
China does it again! Makes exact replica of Apache attack helicopter for Pakistan, leaves Netizens stunned
Amidst rising tensions with Taiwan, first images of China-made Z-10ME helicopter, have been leaked online and the new chopper seems to have striking similarities with the Boeing-made Apache.
Aug 05, 2022, 11:37 AM IST
TST held with Indian army at Forward post areas
Transportable Satellite Terminal (TST) has been deployed at Forward Post areas. It will provide secure & reliable voice, video & data connectivity to troops deployed in forward areas.
Aug 04, 2022, 20:32 PM IST
Meet Indian Navy's MH-60R 'Romeo' SEAHAWK helicopter, world’s most advanced maritime chopper: IN PICS
Operational and deployed with the India Navy, the MH-60R SEAHAWK 'Romeo' helicopter is the world’s most advanced maritime helicopter and is the most capable naval helicopter available today designed to operate from frigates, destroyers, cruisers and aircraft carriers.
Indian Air Force Sarang, BEST helicopter aerobatics team in the world: IN PICS
Named after the National Bird of India, the IAF Sarang helicopter aerobatics team is one of the few such teams in the world and performs dangerous coordinated stunts in India and abroad, displaying their exceptional precision, accuracy and flying skills.
Aug 01, 2022, 12:54 PM IST
DNA Exclusive: Why MiG-21 is known as India's 'Flying Coffin' - An analysis
In today’s DNA, Zee News’ Rohit Ranjan analysed the dangers of flying these aging MiG-21 fighter aircraft which have been involved in various accidents in the recent past.
Jul 29, 2022, 23:47 PM IST
MiG-21: ‘Flying Coffin’, ‘Widow Maker’; the many names of India’s controversial Soviet-era fighter jet
MiG-21 crash is not the first incident involving the MiG-21 fighter jets and it is often called ‘Flying Coffin’ and ‘Widow Maker’ for the sheer number of crashes it has suffered over the years, killing many pilots of the IAF.
Jul 29, 2022, 15:34 PM IST
MiG-21 crash impact? IAF to retire one squadron by September 2022, entire fleet by 2025
MiG-21 crash update: After the MiG-21 crash that took place in Rajasthan, the Indian Air Force has announced to phase out the entire fleet of Russian combat aircraft by the year 2025.
Jul 29, 2022, 14:15 PM IST
Zee Superfast: Two pilots martyred in MiG-21 crash, court of inquiry ordered
In this section, Zee News shows you the big news of the day. Segment Superfast Zee is a part of the important news bulletin of Zee News in which we cover all important news.
Jul 29, 2022, 08:44 AM IST
MiG-21 crash: Indian Air Force fighter jet crashes in Barmer, 2 pilot dead: Watch video
MiG-21 Bison crash: An Indian Air Force's MiG-21 fighter jet crashed in Bhimda village in Baytoo of Barmer District of Rajasthan on July 28 night, killing both the pilots.
Jul 28, 2022, 22:58 PM IST
