China & India — Indian Air Force
10 shared events · Importance 3 · Last updated Jul 12, 2026
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Accidents
China: China confirmed seven of its nationals among the victims and pledged emergency humanitarian aid to Venezuela, with further support if requested.
India — Indian Air Force: The India — Indian Air Force dispatched two C-17 Globemaster aircraft carrying humanitarian relief supplies and a search-and-rescue team to Venezuela under 'Operation Amistad'.
Apr 20, 2026 · 323 articles
Domestic
China: Adversary; its PL-15E missile supplied to Pakistan prompted development of Astra Mark 2.
India — Indian Air Force: Will integrate Astra Mark 2 on its fighter aircraft.
Jul 12, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
China: China is pursuing military-grade AS-HAPS and has been spotted using high-altitude balloons, including over India.
India — Indian Air Force: The India — Indian Air Force, through its India — Directorate of Census Operations, is steering the project and will be the primary operator of the airships.
Jul 13, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
China: China is one of the few countries with indigenous AEW&C capability; India's development may be seen as a strategic counterbalance.
India — Indian Air Force: IAF will receive advanced AEW&C capabilities by 2032-33, significantly enhancing its surveillance and command-and-control operations.
Jul 22, 2026 · 16 articles
International
China: Mentioned as a factor in India's original MQ-9B lease in 2020 due to border tensions, but not directly involved in this lease.
India — Indian Air Force: Will receive eight MQ-9B Sky Guardian drones under the larger 2024 procurement deal, though not directly involved in this lease.
Aug 17, 2026 · 20 articles
Accidents
China: China>>> is the country of origin for the manufacturers handling the reassembly of the surveillance aircraft.
India — Indian Air Force: The India — Indian Air Force>>> is involved as its hangar in Nigeria — Lagos is being used for the reassembly of surveillance aircraft procured by Nigeria — Oyo State>>> to enhance security.
May 15, 2026 · 312 articles
Accidents
China: China>>> is mentioned in the context of the event but does not have a direct impact.
India — Indian Air Force: Provided surveillance aircraft for rescue operation.
May 18, 2026 · 487 articles
Regulatory
India — Indian Air Force: The India — Indian Air Force is the primary initiator and beneficiary of this project, aiming to enhance its self-reliance and operational capabilities through indigenous kamikaze drones. This event significantly boosts its strategic autonomy.
Jun 15, 2026 · 6 articles
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