The Indian Air Force (IAF) is in the process of transforming into the Indian Air and Space Force (IASF) to expand its capabilities in the aerospace domain. As part of this transformation, the IAF aims to develop niche space-related technologies, including advanced intelligence, surveillance, and communication systems, space weather prediction, and space traffic management, collaborating with organizations like ISRO, DRDO, IN-Space, and private industries. The IAF envisions having over 100 military satellites in the next 7-8 years and intends to procure the Reusable Launch Vehicle (RLV) from ISRO. The IAF's space-related activities align with the goal of becoming a credible aerospace power and securing national interests in the space domain.
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The test was conducted at the Babina outdoor shooting range in northern India using an Indian Air Force IL-76 transport aircraft and a 7.2-ton capsule mass simulator.
In 2023, India's government requested Pixxel to purchase multiple satellites for the Indian Air Force.
The Indian Air Force organized the Global Space Exploration Conference (GLEX) in New Delhi, which ISRO hosted.
VEDA Aeronautics participated in the Make-1 project launched and funded by the Indian Air Force.
Pixxel won an iDEX grant to build a satellite bus for the Indian Air Force.
Pixxel won a multi-crore grant from iDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence) under the Ministry of Defence for the Mission DefSpace Challenge under iDEX Prime (Space) to manufacture miniaturized multi-payload satellites for the Indian Air Force.
Out of the 31 drones, fifteen will be allocated to the navy, while eight each will be assigned to the army and the Indian Air Force.
GE Aerospace signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to produce fighter jet engines for the Indian Air Force.
The agreement advances GE Aerospace’s earlier commitment to build 99 engines for the Indian Air Force as part of the LCA Mk2 program.
The collaboration is part of the Indian Air Force’s Light Combat Aircraft Mk2 program.
The GSAT-7 series of advanced satellites was built by ISRO to provide communication capabilities to the Indian armed forces, including the Indian Army, the Indian Navy, and the Indian Air Force.
The Air Forces of the United States and India have signed a new agreement to cooperate on the development of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
The GSAT-7A satellite has a mass of 2,250 kg and will provide Ku-band communications services for the Indian Air Force.