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First Tejas LCA Crash in Jaisalmer Under Investigation: Pilot Safe, Engine Failure Suspected
In a recent incident during an operational training sortie, the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) of the Indian Air …
IAF Unleashes Powerful Arsenal in 'Vayu Shakti' Demonstration at Pokhran
The Pokhran range near Jaisalmer resonated with explosive sounds and applause as the Indian Air Force (IAF) showcased its …
Joint Exercise in Central Sector by IAF and Army
The Indian Air Force (IAF) and Indian Army conducted a joint exercise in the central sector to demonstrate operational …
Astronaut Wings Awarded to IAF Pilots for Gaganyaan
One of the four IAF pilots is likely to participate in a NASA mission to the International Space Station …
India to Soon Begin Indigenous Air Defence Shield's User Trials
India is gearing up to commence "user trials" for its own man-portable air defense missile system, aimed at eliminating …
Union Cabinet Approves Acquisition of 70 Trainer Aircraft from HAL
The Union Cabinet has approved the acquisition of 70 HTT-40 basic trainer aircraft from the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) …
Three International Air Exercises for the IAF
The Indian Air Force is participating in three simultaneous international air force exercises in the UAE, UK, and Japan, …
Revolutionary IAF System to Distinguish Friend from Foe During Combat Operations
The armed forces are currently inducting a domestically developed innovation along India’s northern and eastern borders. The primary objective …
Captain Shaliza Dhami: The First Woman in the History of the IAF to Command a Combat Unit
In commemoration of International Women's Day, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has achieved a historic milestone by appointing a …
IAF helicopter forced to land in Jodhpur after unexpected glitch
On Sunday afternoon, a technical issue forced an IAF helicopter carrying 20 airmen from Jodhpur airbase to Phalodi airbase …
Viral CGI Video, Chinese J-11 Fighters Shoot Down Indian Mirage 2000
The Chinese microblogging platform Weibo is currently circulating a video that portrays a hypothetical scenario of an Indian Air …
Become IAF’s Agniveervayu: Registrations Open till 31 March
The Indian Air Force has announced the opening of registration for unmarried Indian male and female candidates interested in …
Joint Military Exercise near LAC by IAF and Army
According to sources from the defence department, in mid-March, the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted …
Russia Failing to Supply Arms to India due to Ukraine War: IAF
According to the Indian Air Force (IAF), Russia is facing difficulties in fulfilling its arms delivery commitments to India …
Flight Lieutenant Shoots Himself at Air Force Base
According to reports, a 22-year-old airman named Vignesh Sunder, from Madurai, Tamil Nadu, shot himself with his service rifle …
Diamond Jubilee Year of 114 Helicopter Unit - The Longest-serving Operational Unit in the IAF
The 114 Helicopter Unit, also known as the Siachen Pioneers, was founded on 1 April 1964 in Leh, making …
Squadron Leader Manisha Padhi appointed as Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to the Governor of Mizoram
Squadron Leader Manisha is India's first woman Indian Armed Forces officer to be appointed as Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to the …
Chandigarh to get India’s First Air Force heritage Centre
A pioneering Indian Air Force heritage centre, the first of its kind in the country, has been established in …
IAF and BEL team up for ₹3,700 crore domestic defence equipment contarct
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed two contracts worth over Rs 3,700 crore with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) …
US and India Start Joint Air Force Drills
On Monday, the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the United States Air Force (USAF) began the first phase of …
Dismissal of IAF Pilot Over Mi-17 Friendly-fire Incident?
According to officials familiar with the matter, a group captain is facing dismissal following a recommendation by …
Woman Hit by Bullet from Air Force Station
According to Superintendent of Police (Ambala) Jashandeep Singh Randhawa, a woman prisoner inside Ambala Central Jail was struck by …
Mega Exercise performed by Army and Air Force in the Easter Sector
The Indian Army and Air Force's strategic forces conducted a multi-domain exercise in the Eastern Sector amidst the ongoing …
IAF Called to Douse Coimbatore Forest Fire
Since 11 April, a fire has been raging in the Madhukarai forest range of Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore district. In …
Joint Training over Mediterranean Sea by Indian and Greek Air Force
The Greek Air Force and their Indian counterparts conducted joint training exercises at the Andravida Air Base on 27 …
Satpura Bhawan Fire Suppressed by Joint Rescue Mission Led by CISF, IAF, and Army in Madhya Pradesh
On Tuesday morning, the raging inferno at Satpura Bhawan in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, which serves as the location for …
Indian Air Force Takes a Leap Forward with Indigenous ALS-50 Loitering Munition
The ALS loitering munition has been officially incorporated into the Indian Air Force (IAF). This cutting-edge weapon system, known …
Navy Chief Unveils ‘Drishti 10 Starliner,’ India's First Indigenously Developed UAV
Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of India's Naval Staff, revealed the indigenous Drishti 10 Starliner drone during Adani Defence's …
India Welcomes Greece's Air Force Chief for Strategic Talks with CDS and Top Military Leaders
According to officials, Lieutenant General Themistoklis Bourolias, the air force chief of Greece, held a meeting with India's senior …
Defence Ministry Allows Agniveer Women to Enlist in Air Force
On Monday, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced new regulations permitting the inclusion of women in the Indian Air …
India and Japan's Defense Relations Reaches New Milestone: IAF Participates in Exercise Shinyuu Maitri.
The Indian Army, while participating in the joint Army exercise with Japan called Dharma Guardian, is also involved in …
Historic Night Landing: IAF C-130J Carrying Garud Commandos Touches Down at Kargil ALG
The Indian Air Force accomplished a night landing of the C130-J transport plane at the Kargil airstrip, marking the …
Indian Air Force Launches Project Marut to Digitise its History
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has embarked on Project Marut, dedicated to archiving and digitizing its operational history, wartime …
India Accelerates Development of Indigenous AEW&C Aircraft for Enhanced Border Surveillance
This initiative aims to bolster surveillance and detection capabilities along the borders with China and Pakistan.
Thanjavur Air Force Station Welcomes New Helicopter Unit
Thanjavur's Air Force Station got a new helicopter unit on 19 March to enhance the Southern Air Command's capabilities …
Urgent Airlift by Air Force to Rescue Patient with Critical Head Injuries in Ladakh
An Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft effectively transported an individual with severe head injuries from Atting village located …
First Tejas LCA Crash in Jaisalmer Under Investigation: Pilot Safe, Engine Failure Suspected
In a recent incident during an operational training sortie, the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) of the Indian Air Force crashed near Jaisalmer. Fortunately, the pilot ejected safely from the aircraft.
The crash took place around 100 km away from the site of Pokhran, where the tri-services firepower …
IAF Unleashes Powerful Arsenal in 'Vayu Shakti' Demonstration at Pokhran
The Pokhran range near Jaisalmer resonated with explosive sounds and applause as the Indian Air Force (IAF) showcased its latest weaponry, including the Rafale jet, Apache attack helicopter, and indigenous Prachand light combat helicopter, along with legacy platforms.
Joint Exercise in Central Sector by IAF and Army
The Indian Air Force (IAF) and Indian Army conducted a joint exercise in the central sector to demonstrate operational readiness. Multiple combat assets were deployed to simulate realistic combat situations. This followed recent strategic missions in the Indian Ocean involving Rafale and Su-30MKI jets.
Astronaut Wings Awarded to IAF Pilots for Gaganyaan
One of the four IAF pilots is likely to participate in a NASA mission to the International Space Station later this year.
India to Soon Begin Indigenous Air Defence Shield's User Trials
India is gearing up to commence "user trials" for its own man-portable air defense missile system, aimed at eliminating hostile aircraft, drones, and helicopters at extremely close ranges. This move comes as the armed forces are in the process of incorporating a limited quantity of comparable Russian systems to …
Union Cabinet Approves Acquisition of 70 Trainer Aircraft from HAL
The Union Cabinet has approved the acquisition of 70 HTT-40 basic trainer aircraft from the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for ₹ 6,800 crore. It is a part of a 2008 IAF proposal to procure 181 basic trainer aircraft.
Three International Air Exercises for the IAF
The Indian Air Force is participating in three simultaneous international air force exercises in the UAE, UK, and Japan, which is a very rare occurrence. The exercises aim to promote interoperability, exchange best practices, and enhance mutual understanding. India has deployed a fleet of fighter and transporter aircraft and …
Revolutionary IAF System to Distinguish Friend from Foe During Combat Operations
The armed forces are currently inducting a domestically developed innovation along India’s northern and eastern borders. The primary objective of this new technology is to assist commanders in recognising friendly forces in a joint battlespace.
Captain Shaliza Dhami: The First Woman in the History of the IAF to Command a Combat Unit
In commemoration of International Women's Day, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has achieved a historic milestone by appointing a woman officer to a frontline command role for the first time ever. Captain Shaliza Dhami, a helicopter pilot with more than a decade of experience, will lead a missile squadron …
IAF helicopter forced to land in Jodhpur after unexpected glitch
On Sunday afternoon, a technical issue forced an IAF helicopter carrying 20 airmen from Jodhpur airbase to Phalodi airbase to make an emergency landing in Lohawat area of Jodhpur.
Viral CGI Video, Chinese J-11 Fighters Shoot Down Indian Mirage 2000
The Chinese microblogging platform Weibo is currently circulating a video that portrays a hypothetical scenario of an Indian Air Force attack on China while the latter is occupied with annexing Taiwan.
Become IAF’s Agniveervayu: Registrations Open till 31 March
The Indian Air Force has announced the opening of registration for unmarried Indian male and female candidates interested in joining as an Agniveervayu. The registration process for IAF's Agniveervayu recruitment 2023 began on 17 March and will remain open until 1700h on 31 March. Candidates can apply through the …
Joint Military Exercise near LAC by IAF and Army
According to sources from the defence department, in mid-March, the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted a joint air-land exercise named Vayu Prahar in an undisclosed location close to the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in northeast India.
Russia Failing to Supply Arms to India due to Ukraine War: IAF
According to the Indian Air Force (IAF), Russia is facing difficulties in fulfilling its arms delivery commitments to India due to the war in Ukraine, potentially straining the relationship between the two countries as Russia seeks to increase its weapons production.
Flight Lieutenant Shoots Himself at Air Force Base
According to reports, a 22-year-old airman named Vignesh Sunder, from Madurai, Tamil Nadu, shot himself with his service rifle while on duty at the guard post of the 505 Signal Unit Room at the Memaura Air Force station in Banthra, Lucknow.
Diamond Jubilee Year of 114 Helicopter Unit - The Longest-serving Operational Unit in the IAF
The 114 Helicopter Unit, also known as the Siachen Pioneers, was founded on 1 April 1964 in Leh, making it the first permanent Indian Air Force (IAF) unit in the region. This year marks its Diamond Jubilee Year. It is the longest-serving operational unit in the IAF and has …
Squadron Leader Manisha Padhi appointed as Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to the Governor of Mizoram
Squadron Leader Manisha is India's first woman Indian Armed Forces officer to be appointed as Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to the Governor of the country.
Chandigarh to get India’s First Air Force heritage Centre
A pioneering Indian Air Force heritage centre, the first of its kind in the country, has been established in Chandigarh's sector 18 and is eagerly anticipating its inauguration.
IAF and BEL team up for ₹3,700 crore domestic defence equipment contarct
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed two contracts worth over Rs 3,700 crore with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) to acquire domestically produced defense equipment. The aim is to improve the operational capabilities of the Indian Air Force (IAF).
US and India Start Joint Air Force Drills
On Monday, the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the United States Air Force (USAF) began the first phase of Exercise Cope India 23, a joint military exercise being held at Air Force Stations Arjan Singh (Panagarh), Kalaikunda, and Agra.
Dismissal of IAF Pilot Over Mi-17 Friendly-fire Incident?
According to officials familiar with the matter, a group captain is facing dismissal following a recommendation by a military court for lapses that resulted in a friendly-fire incident in which a Mi-17 V5 helicopter was shot down near Srinagar on 27 February 2019. The incident occurred on …
Woman Hit by Bullet from Air Force Station
According to Superintendent of Police (Ambala) Jashandeep Singh Randhawa, a woman prisoner inside Ambala Central Jail was struck by a stray bullet on 18 January.
Mega Exercise performed by Army and Air Force in the Easter Sector
The Indian Army and Air Force's strategic forces conducted a multi-domain exercise in the Eastern Sector amidst the ongoing border tension in eastern Ladakh.
IAF Called to Douse Coimbatore Forest Fire
Since 11 April, a fire has been raging in the Madhukarai forest range of Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore district. In response, an Indian Air Force (IAF) Mi-17 helicopter was deployed to douse the fire using a Bambi Bucket on 16 April.
Joint Training over Mediterranean Sea by Indian and Greek Air Force
The Greek Air Force and their Indian counterparts conducted joint training exercises at the Andravida Air Base on 27 March.
Satpura Bhawan Fire Suppressed by Joint Rescue Mission Led by CISF, IAF, and Army in Madhya Pradesh
On Tuesday morning, the raging inferno at Satpura Bhawan in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, which serves as the location for various government offices such as CBI, EOW, tribal welfare, and the health directorate, was successfully extinguished.
With the assistance of Army and IAF personnel, the fire that ignited on Monday …
Indian Air Force Takes a Leap Forward with Indigenous ALS-50 Loitering Munition
The ALS loitering munition has been officially incorporated into the Indian Air Force (IAF). This cutting-edge weapon system, known as the ALS-50, possesses exceptional features such as vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) capability, as well as remarkable versatility and adaptability. These attributes enable it to effectively target and engage …
Navy Chief Unveils ‘Drishti 10 Starliner,’ India's First Indigenously Developed UAV
Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of India's Naval Staff, revealed the indigenous Drishti 10 Starliner drone during Adani Defence's drone unveiling event on January 10. The India-made drone, slated for deployment in naval maritime operations, journeyed from Telangana's Hyderabad to Porbandar in Gujarat.
The Drishti 10 Starliner stands as …
India Welcomes Greece's Air Force Chief for Strategic Talks with CDS and Top Military Leaders
According to officials, Lieutenant General Themistoklis Bourolias, the air force chief of Greece, held a meeting with India's senior military leaders to discuss matters of shared interest and explore opportunities for collaboration in defence. Lieutenant General Bourolias, who leads the Hellenic Air Force General Staff, engaged with General Anil …
Defence Ministry Allows Agniveer Women to Enlist in Air Force
On Monday, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced new regulations permitting the inclusion of women in the Indian Air Force (IAF) through the Agniveer program, in both combat and non-combat positions. Upon fulfilling their assigned duties, these women will be eligible for enrollment as Airmen, encompassing both combat and …
India and Japan's Defense Relations Reaches New Milestone: IAF Participates in Exercise Shinyuu Maitri.
The Indian Army, while participating in the joint Army exercise with Japan called Dharma Guardian, is also involved in Exercise Shinyuu Maitri with the Japan Air Self Defence Force (JASDF). This air exercise took place on 1-2 March 2023. The Indian Air Force is represented by a single C-17 …
Historic Night Landing: IAF C-130J Carrying Garud Commandos Touches Down at Kargil ALG
The Indian Air Force accomplished a night landing of the C130-J transport plane at the Kargil airstrip, marking the first night landing at this high-altitude airstrip near the Line of Control (LoC) in Ladakh. The Advanced Landing Ground, situated at approximately 10,000 feet, poses challenges with its restricted unidirectional …
Indian Air Force Launches Project Marut to Digitise its History
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has embarked on Project Marut, dedicated to archiving and digitizing its operational history, wartime engagements, and the stories of its warriors. This initiative involves delving into various archival repositories, including those in the United Kingdom, the National Archives of India in the Capital, and …
India Accelerates Development of Indigenous AEW&C Aircraft for Enhanced Border Surveillance
This initiative aims to bolster surveillance and detection capabilities along the borders with China and Pakistan.
Thanjavur Air Force Station Welcomes New Helicopter Unit
Thanjavur's Air Force Station got a new helicopter unit on 19 March to enhance the Southern Air Command's capabilities and support peacetime tasks.
Urgent Airlift by Air Force to Rescue Patient with Critical Head Injuries in Ladakh
An Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft effectively transported an individual with severe head injuries from Atting village located in the Zanskar area of southern Ladakh.