Pic Name
A-50E/I Mainstay
2010, 3x, Il-76 Mod
Airborne Early Warning (AEW)
AH-64E Apache Guardian
2020, 22x
Attack
Airbus A.330-200 MRTT
2022, 1-6x Leased From France
Tanker (Air Refueling)
Ajeet Mk1
1978
Attack
An-12B Cub A
1962
Transport
BR.1050 Alize
1962, 12x + 5x, Shore-Based from 1987
Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA)
Boeing 707-337C(EW/ELINT)
1987, 1x
Electronic Intelligence (ELINT)
Bombardier Global 5000
2015
Signals Intelligence (SIGINT)
C-130J-30 Hercules
2013, 6x
Transport
C-17A Globemaster III
2014, 10x
Transport
C-295MW
2025, 56x
Transport
CH-47F(I) Chinook
2019, 15x
Transport
Canberra PR.57
1964, 11x
Recon
Canberra PR.67
1971, 2x
Recon
Dhruv Mk I/II
2006
Transport
Dhruv Mk1/2
2021
Transport
Dhruv Mk1/2
2006
Transport
Dhruv Mk1/2
2006
Transport
Dhruv Mk1/2
2008
Transport
Dhruv Mk1/2
2006
Transport
Dhruv Mk3
2011, Rudra
Transport
Dhruv Mk3
2012, Rudra
Transport
Dhruv Mk3
2021, Rudra
Transport
Do 228-101
1997, Upgrade, Marec II radar
Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA)
Do 228-101
1989, No radar
Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA)
Do 228-101
2007, Upgrade, EL/M-2022
Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA)
EL/M-2083 Aerostat
2006, 3x
Aerostat
EMB-145I AEWC
2015, 3x
Airborne Early Warning (AEW)
HAL Light Combat Helicopter
2021
Attack
Hermes 900 UAV
2023
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Hermes 900 UAV
2023
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Heron UAV
2006
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Il-38 May
1977, Upgr to Il-38SD
Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA)
Il-38SD May
2009, Sea Dragon/Novella Suite
Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA)
Il-76MD Candid B
1987
Transport
Il-78MKI Midas
2004, Il-76 Mod
Tanker (Air Refueling)
Jaguar IM
1986
Attack
Jaguar IM
2000
Attack
Jaguar IM
2013
Attack
Jaguar IM [Darin 3]
2017
Attack
Jaguar IS
1999
Attack
Jaguar IS
1980
Attack
Jaguar IS [Darin 2]
2007
Attack
Jaguar IS [Darin 3]
2017
Attack
Ka-226T Hoodlum
2015, 200x Ordered, Deal Floundered
Utility
Ka-25BSh Hormone A
1981, ASW, Ka-25PL
Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW)
Ka-27PL Helix A
1985
Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW)
Ka-28 Helix A
1994
Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW)
Ka-31 Helix
2003
Airborne Early Warning (AEW)
LCA Tejas Mk1
2016, 16x, IOC-2
Multirole (Fighter/Attack)
LCA Tejas Mk1
2021, 16x, IOC-2, Python 5
Multirole (Fighter/Attack)
LCA Tejas Mk1
2020, FOC
Multirole (Fighter/Attack)
LCA Tejas Mk1
2021, FOC, Python 5
Multirole (Fighter/Attack)
LCA Tejas Mk1 Navy [NP-1]
2012, 1x, Single-Seat Prototype, Cancelled 2016
Multirole (Fighter/Attack)
LCA Tejas Mk1 Navy [NP-2]
2015, 1x, Two-Seat Prototype, Cancelled 2016
Multirole (Fighter/Attack)
LCA Tejas Mk1A
2024, EL/M-2052 AESA
Multirole (Fighter/Attack)
LCA Tejas Mk1A
2024, Uttam AESA
Multirole (Fighter/Attack)
LCA Tejas Mk2
2026
Multirole (Fighter/Attack)
LCA Tejas Mk2 Navy
2026, Cancelled 2016
Multirole (Fighter/Attack)
LCA Tejas Trainer
2009, 2x, Mk1, IOC-2
Trainer
MH-60R Seahawk
2024, GAU-21
Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW)
MH-60R Seahawk
2024, M240D
Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW)
MQ-9A Reaper UAV
2019, Unarmed, 22x Ordered
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
MQ-9B SeaGuardian UAV
2020, 2x Leased 2020, 15x Ordered 2023
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
MQ-9B SkyGuardian UAV
2023, 8x Ordered
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
MQ-9B SkyGuardian UAV
2023, 8x Ordered
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Mi-17 Hip H
1985
Transport
Mi-17V5 Hip H
2008, 151x
Transport
Mi-25 Hind D
1983
Attack
Mi-26 Halo
1987, 4x
Transport
Mi-35M Hind
2018
Attack
Mi-8T Hip C
1973
Transport
MiG-21FL Fishbed F [Trishul]
1968, 205x, Export Mod MiG-21PFM
Fighter
MiG-21M Fishbed J
1973, 65x
Fighter
MiG-21MF Fishbed J
1975, 158x, Type 88
Fighter
MiG-21bis Fishbed L
1978, 75x+220x
Fighter
MiG-21bis UPG Fishbed N [Bison]
2002, 94x, MiG-21-93
Fighter
MiG-23BN Flogger H
1982
Attack
MiG-23MF Flogger B
1983
Fighter
MiG-25RB Foxbat B
1984, 6x
Recon
MiG-27M Flogger J
2002, Avionics Upgrade, Paveway Integration
Attack
MiG-27M Flogger J
1986
Attack
MiG-27M Flogger J
2006
Attack
MiG-29 Fulcrum A
1987
Multirole (Fighter/Attack)
MiG-29K Fulcrum D
2014
Multirole (Fighter/Attack)
MiG-29KUB Fulcrum D
2014
Multirole (Fighter/Attack)
MiG-29KUB Fulcrum D
2014
Multirole (Fighter/Attack)
MiG-29UPG Fulcrum A
2013, 62x, MLU
Multirole (Fighter/Attack)
Mirage 2000H
1996
Attack
Mirage 2000H
1987
Attack
Mirage 2000H
2006, Popeye
Attack
Mirage 2000H-5
2016
Fighter
Mirage 2000H-5
2019, SPICE-2000
Fighter
P-8I Neptune [Poseidon]
2014, 8x
Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA)
Rafale B
2020, F3R
Multirole (Fighter/Attack)
Rafale C
2020, F3R, 36x total (inc. B model)
Multirole (Fighter/Attack)
Rudra
2013, Dhruv Mk4, Dhruv-WSI
Transport
Rudra
2013, Dhruv Mk4, Dhruv-WSI
Transport
Rustom II MALE UAV
2025, TAPAS-BH-201
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
SA.316B Chetak MATCH [ASW, Alouette III]
1974
Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW)
SA.316B Chetak MATCH [ASW, Alouette III]
1990
Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW)
SA.316B Chetak [SAR, Alouette III]
1962
Search And Rescue (SAR)
Sea Harrier Mk51
1984
Attack
Sea Harrier Mk51
2009
Attack
Sea Harrier Mk51
2005
Attack
Sea King Mk42 [HAS.1]
1972
Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW)
Sea King Mk42A [HAS.2]
1981
Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW)
Sea King Mk42B [HAS.2]
1989, ASM
Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW)
Sea King Mk42C [HAS.2]
1987
Utility
Searcher II UAV
2004
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)
Su-30MK Flanker G
1998
Multirole (Fighter/Attack)
Su-30MKI Flanker H
2003
Multirole (Fighter/Attack)
Su-30MKI Flanker H
2006
Multirole (Fighter/Attack)
Su-30MKI Flanker H
2016
Multirole (Fighter/Attack)
Su-30MKI Flanker H
2022, Brahmos-A, Astra Mk1, I-Derby ER
Multirole (Fighter/Attack)
Su-30MKI Mk2 Flanker H
2016
Multirole (Fighter/Attack)
Su-30MKI Mk2 Flanker H
2018
Multirole (Fighter/Attack)
Su-30MKI Mk2 Flanker H
2022, Brahmos-A, Astra Mk1, I-Derby ER
Multirole (Fighter/Attack)
Tu-142MK-E Bear F Mod 3
1989
Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA)
Tu-142MK-E Bear F Mod 3
2011
Maritime Patrol Aircraft (MPA)