The SAMAR air-defence system – seen here at Aero India 2023 – features two refurbished Russian Vympel R-73E infrared‐guided air-to-air missiles mounted on a Stallion 4×4 Mk IV BS-III truck.
Nearly all IAF aircraft types were used during the highway operation, while Pakistan is similarly conducting a series of drills in a show of force. On May 2, 2025, the Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted ...
The head of India’s air force sees a clear need for new combat assets but offers few hints about the direction that this might take. In a recent briefing with journalists, Indian air force Air Chief ...
The SAMAR air-defence system – as seen at Aero India 2023 – uses Ashok Leyland vehicle mounted with refurbished R-73E missiles on rail launchers. (Janes/Rahul Udoshi) The Indian Air Force (IAF) has ...