# IAF

IAF Mi-17V5 helicopters successfully battled forest fires in Arunachal Pradesh's Lohit Valley, dropping [------] liters of water from high altitudes. Meanwhile, a Swiss report confirms the IAF achieved air superiority over Pakistan by May 10, enabling effective long-range precision strikes.

### About IAF
This topic covers the activities, capabilities, news, and social media presence of the Indian Air Force (IAF).  

### Top IAF News
Top news links shared on social in the last [--] hours  

*Showing a maximum of [--] news posts without a LunarCrush subscription.*  

"IAF combats Lohit Valley forest fires by dropping [-----] litres of water from Mi-17V5 helicopters at high altitude. IAF combats Lohit Valley forest fires by dropping [-----] litres of water from Mi-17V5 helicopters at high altitude"  
[News Link](https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/uttarakhand/arunachal-pradeshs-lohit-valley-forest-fires-iaf-drops-water/article70567992.ece) [@the_hindu](/creator/x/the_hindu) 2026-01-30T02:58Z 8.1M followers, 11.5K engagements


"A Swiss report confirms IAF achieved air superiority over Pakistan by May [--] enabling effective long-range precision strikes. A Swiss report confirms IAF achieved air superiority over Pakistan by May [--] enabling effective long-range precision strikes"  
[News Link](https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/operation-sindoor-iaf-achieved-air-superiority-over-pakistan-by-may-10-says-swiss-defence-think-tank/article70552476.ece) [@the_hindu](/creator/x/the_hindu) 2026-01-26T10:53Z 8.1M followers, 161.4K engagements


"India to Buy [---] Rafales: Why 4.5-Gen Fighters Still Matter I OPEN COLLAR I EPISODE [--] In this episode of OPEN COLLAR Major Gaurav Arya (Retd) discusses Indias [----] lakh crore plan to acquire [---] Rafale fighter jets with Air Marshal Sanjeev Kapoor (Retd). The conversation explores why India is choosing [---] generation Rafales over 5th generation stealth fighters the impact of delayed procurement and the growing concern over IAF squadron shortages as aircraft like the Jaguar near retirement. The episode also examines reports of up to 80% indigenous manufacturing the significance of engine"  
[News Link](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/defence/open-collar/india-to-buy-114-rafales-why-4-5-gen-fighters-still-matter/videoshow/127528049.cms) [@timesofindia](/creator/x/timesofindia) 2026-01-26T09:49Z 14M followers, 24.7K engagements



### Top IAF Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

*Showing a maximum of [--] top social posts without a LunarCrush subscription.*

"Israeli Air Force (IAF) fighter jets carried out a wave of airstrikes targeting Hezbollah targets across southern Lebanon"  
[X Link](https://x.com/OSINTWarfare/status/2017310586242052251) [@OSINTWarfare](/creator/x/OSINTWarfare) 2026-01-30T18:54Z 98.3K followers, [----] engagements


"A key Hamas commander from the East Rafah Battalion was identified and apprehended as one of the terrorists who attempted to escape the terror infrastructure. IDF troops together with the ISA continue searches and additional activities in order to locate and eliminate the additional terrorists. We will continue operating against any violation of the agreement. ❌CEASEFIRE VIOLATION: Eight terrorists emerged from underground terrorist infrastructure in eastern Rafah. Following the identification the IAF struck and eliminated three of the terrorists. Additional strikes toward the area were"  
[X Link](https://x.com/IDF/status/2017300045188763833) [@IDF](/creator/x/IDF) 2026-01-30T18:13Z 3.2M followers, 73.3K engagements


"A proud formation of PAF J-10C fighters from No.15 Multi-role Squadron named "Cobras" in Beast Mode (Air-to-Air Role) carrying Pl-15 BVR and PL-10 HOBS missiles. Cobras are also known as Rafale Slayers because they recently shot down 8x IAF Jets including 4x Rafale in last India Pakistan Conflict. The Deadly Cobras 🔥 https://t.co/HBoZXQp5zJ The Deadly Cobras 🔥 https://t.co/HBoZXQp5zJ"  
[X Link](https://x.com/ArmedUpdat1947/status/2017293769427779612) [@ArmedUpdat1947](/creator/x/ArmedUpdat1947) 2026-01-30T17:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Indian Defence News:Su-57 Beats F-35Navy Gets Missile ChopperMig-29k Secret Radar FixP-75I Sub Today's Latest Indian Defence News/Indian defence Updates in Hindi As Follow:Indian Defence News:Su-57 Beats F-35Navy Gets Missile ChopperMig-29k Secret Radar FixP-75I Sub Today's Latest Indian Defence News Headlines: - 0:00 - Intro / Start 0:17 - Indian Navys UH-M Helicopter to Receive Indigenous NASM-SR Missile for Coastal Strike Role 1:54 - Su-57 with Indian Avionics Would Outclass the F-35 Says Former IAF Fighter Pilot 4:38 - IndiaGermany Project 75(I) Submarine Deal Likely by March [----] Set to"  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=jCUvOoJR8Yo) [@indiandefensenewsofficial](/creator/youtube/indiandefensenewsofficial) 2026-01-30T17:30Z 474K followers, 23.7K engagements

Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing