Operation Vijay (1999) · May – July 1999Operation Blue Star · 1–8 June 1984Operation Vijay (1961) · 18–19 December 1961Operation Sindoor · 7–10 May 2025Operation Bandar · 26 February 2019Operation Polo · 13–18 September 1948Operation Meghdoot · 13 April 1984 — presentOperation Trident · 4–5 December 1971Operation Pawan · 1987 – 1990Operation Safed Sagar · 26 May – 26 July 1999Operation Python · 8–9 December 1971Operation Cactus · 3–4 November 1988Operation Ganga · February – March 2022Operation Parakram · December 2001 – October 2002Operation Sankalp · June 2019 — presentOperation Raahat · April 2015Operation Talwar · May – July 1999Operation Devi Shakti · August 2021Operation Kaveri · April – May 2023Operation Maitri · April – May 2015All 20 operationsIndian Army · Service Before SelfIndian Navy · May the Lord of the Oceans be Auspicious Unto UsIndian Air Force · Touch the Sky with Glory163 platforms catalogued63% built in India22 systems inducting or in development18 supplier countries
BrahMosCruise missileIAF · Army · NavyIndia · RussiaActive
Sukhoi Su-30 MKIFlanker-HMultirole fighter, air superiority fighterIAFRussia / IndiaActive
Mikoyan MiG-29 UPGBaazAir superiority fighter, multirole fighterIAFSoviet UnionActive
MiG-21 BisonFighter and interceptor aircraftIAFSoviet UnionReserve
Ilyushin Il-76GajrajStrategic and tactical airlifterIAFSoviet Union / RussiaActive
Antonov An-32SutlejMilitary transport aircraftIAFSoviet Union/Russia/UkraineActive
Ilyushin Il-78MKIAerial refueling tankerIAFSoviet Union · RussiaActive
Mil Mi-17V-5Utility, transport, armed capable helicopterIAFSoviet Union/RussiaActive
Mil Mi-35Attack helicopter with transport capabilitieIAFSoviet Union/RussiaPhasing Out
S-400 TriumfMobile long-range surface-to-air/anti-ballisIAFRussiaActive
| Platform | Service | Role | Origin | In service | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BrahMos | IAF · Army · Navy | Cruise missile | India · RussiaJoint development | 2007 — present | Active |
| Sukhoi Su-30 MKIFlanker-H | IAF | Multirole fighter, air superiority fighter | Russia / IndiaLicence-built in India | 2002 — present | Active |
| Mikoyan MiG-29 UPGBaaz | IAF | Air superiority fighter, multirole fighter | Soviet UnionImported | 1987 — present | Active |
| MiG-21 Bison | IAF | Fighter and interceptor aircraft | Soviet UnionLicence-built in India | 1963 — retired | Reserve |
| Ilyushin Il-76Gajraj | IAF | Strategic and tactical airlifter | Soviet Union / RussiaImported | 1985 — present | Active |
| Antonov An-32Sutlej | IAF | Military transport aircraft | Soviet Union/Russia/UkraineImported | 1984 — present | Active |
| Ilyushin Il-78MKI | IAF | Aerial refueling tanker | Soviet Union · RussiaImported | 2003 — present | Active |
| Mil Mi-17V-5 | IAF | Utility, transport, armed capable helicopter | Soviet Union/RussiaImported | 2011 — present | Active |
| Mil Mi-35 | IAF | Attack helicopter with transport capabilitie | Soviet Union/RussiaImported | 1990 — phasing out | Phasing Out |
| S-400 Triumf | IAF | Mobile long-range surface-to-air/anti-ballis | RussiaImported | 2021 — present | Active |