India’s Top Fighter Jets & Attack Helicopters (2025)

A look at the aerial might of the Indian Armed Forces.

Dassault Rafale

India's premier multirole fighter jet, the Rafale, offers advanced avionics, stealth capabilities, and precision strike potential.

Sukhoi Su-30MKI

The backbone of the IAF, this twin-engine jet excels in air superiority and ground attack missions.

HAL Tejas Mk1A

An indigenous light combat aircraft, the Tejas Mk1A boasts modern avionics and is pivotal to India's self-reliance in defense.

Mikoyan MiG-29UPG

Upgraded with enhanced radar and weapon systems, the MiG-29UPG remains a formidable air defense asset.

Mirage 2000

This iconic French-made fighter proved its worth in Kargil and Balakot. Still one of IAF’s most precise strike assets.

Boeing AH-64E Apache

This advanced attack helicopter is equipped with Hellfire missiles and modern sensors, enhancing India's combat capabilities.

HAL LCH 'Prachand'

Designed for high-altitude warfare, the indigenous Light Combat Helicopter is adept at both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions.

Mil Mi-17 V5

A versatile transport helicopter, the Mi-17 V5 is crucial for troop movement and logistics in diverse terrains.

HAL Rudra

An armed variant of the Dhruv helicopter, the Rudra is equipped with rockets, missiles, and a turret gun for close combat support.