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Indian Air Force Rafales, Su-30s carrying out major Exercise Aakraman
By Ajit Dubey, New Delhi, April 24: The Indian Air Force is carrying out Exercise Aakraman (Attack) over a large area in the central sector involving its mainstream fighter aircraft fleets led by the Rafale combat aircraft.
Nine fighter jets dazzle Patna with aerial tribute to 1857 hero Kunwar Singh
Patna, April 22: The skies above Bihar's Patna lit up with thrilling aerial displays as the Indian Air Force's (IAF) Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team delivered a breathtaking air show on Tuesday, marking the beginning of a two-day celebration in honour of 1857 freedom fighter Veer Kunwar Singh.
40 school students to take part in IAF air show in Patna
Patna, April 21: The Indian Air Force's spectacular Surya Kiran Aerobatic team will light up the skies of Patna on Tuesday, as part of Veer Kunwar Singh's Shaurya Jayanti celebrations.
IAF Chetak Helicopter makes precautionary landing near Gujarat's Jamnagar
Jamnagar, April 21: An Indian Air Force (IAF) Chetak helicopter made a precautionary landing near Jamnagar on Monday, during a routine training mission, IAF officials said in an official statement.
Indian Air Force participates in multinational exercise Desert Flag-10 in UAE
New Delhi, April 20: A frontline contingent of the Indian Air Force (IAF) has arrived at Al Dhafra Air Base in the United Arab Emirates to participate in Exercise Desert Flag-10, a high-profile multinational air combat exercise hosted by the UAE Air Force, an official press release by the Ministry of Defence stated.
Miraculous, unbelievable and unimaginable, says MoS Defence Sanjay Seth on Surya Kiran's aerial spectacle in Ranchi
Ranchi, April 20: Minister of State for Defence Sanjay Seth on Sunday commended the Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT) for their performance at the air show held at Namkum Army Ground in Ranchi.
Shaurya Diwas: CM Nitish reviews preparations for air show in Patna
Patna, April 18: Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Friday conducted an on-site review of preparations for the upcoming air show scheduled to be held on April 23 on Patna's J.P. Ganga Path in celebration of Shaurya Diwas.
IAF's Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team to perform in Ranchi on April 19,20
Ranchi, April 18: The Indian Air Force's Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT) will perform an air show on April 19 and 20 at the Namkum Army Ground in Ranchi.
India dispatches 50 tonnes of pre-fabricated offices to Myanmar under Operation Brahma
New Delhi, April 16: India continues its humanitarian outreach to Myanmar under Operation Brahma after last month's quake, dispatching 20 pre-fabricated office structures weighing around 50 tonnes to Naypyidaw via Indian Air Force C-17 aircraft on Tuesday.
IAF wraps up multinational exercise INIOCHOS-25 in Greece
Andravida, April 13: In a display of precision, cooperation, and operational strength, the Indian Air Force (IAF) concluded its participation in Exercise INIOCHOS-25, hosted by the Hellenic Air Force (HAF) at Greece's Andravida Air Base.
Defence Minister hails DRDO's successful release trials of Long-Range Glide Bomb from jet
New Delhi, April 11: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh complimented DRDO, IAF and the industry for successful development trials of Long-Range Glide Bomb (LRGB) 'Gaurav' from the Su-30 MKI aircraft, an official said on Friday.
Homage to 1857 martyrs: IAF to hold air show in Patna
Patna, April 8: In a spectacular tribute to the martyrs of India’s freedom struggle of 1857, the Indian Air Force (IAF) will host an aerobatic air show over the JP Ganga Pathway, popularly known as Marine Drive, in Patna on April 22-23.
BEL bags Rs 2,385 crore deal to supply electronic warfare suites for IAF choppers
New Delhi, April 7: The Ministry of Defence has signed a Rs 2,385.36 crore contract with Bharat Electronics Limited for the acquisition of Electronic Warfare (EW) Suites and aircraft modification kits as well as their installation on Mi-17 V5 helicopters, along with associated equipment, for the Indian Air Force, according to an official statement issued on Monday.
Rs 25,000 crore work share for private sector firms in HAL's mega 156 combat helicopter deal
New Delhi, April 6: Having secured the mega 156 Light Combat Helicopter deal for the Indian Army and Air Force, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) is looking to outsource work worth around Rs 25,000 crore to the private sector firms.
Brave Siddharth Yadav saves lives in Jaguar crash, diverts jet from population; ensures fellow pilot's ejection
Jamnagar, April 3: In a remarkable act of bravery, Flight Lieutenant Siddharth Yadav saved countless lives during the tragic crash of a Jaguar fighter jet in Jamnagar, Gujarat. Amid a critical technical malfunction, Siddharth displayed extraordinary courage by steering the crashing aircraft away from a densely populated area.
IAF Jaguar aircraft crashes near Jamnagar, one pilot dead, inquiry ordered
New Delhi, April 3: A two-seater Jaguar aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed during a night mission shortly after taking off from Jamnagar Airfield, the IAF stated on Thursday.
One pilot rescued, search underway for other in Jaguar fighter aircraft crash
Jamnagar, April 3: After the Jaguar fighter aircraft crashed in Jamnagar, one pilot was rescued, and operations are underway to rescue the other pilot, the officials said on Wednesday.
BEL inks deal with Indian Air Force for maintenance of Akash missile system
Bengaluru, April 2: Navratna defence public sector undertaking Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has signed a contract with the Indian Air Force, valued at Rs 593.22 crore, for providing maintenance services for the Akash missile system to kick off the new financial year 2025-26.
India delivered 625 MT of humanitarian aid to Myanmar under Operation Brahma: MEA
New Delhi, April 1: India has delivered 625 metric tonnes (MT) of Humanitarian Aid and Disaster Relief (HADR) material to Myanmar as part of Operation Brahma, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Tuesday.
IAF to participate in Multi-national air exercise INIOCHOS-25 in Greece
New Delhi, March 30: The Indian Air Force (IAF) will be participating in Exercise INIOCHOS-25, a prestigious multinational air exercise hosted by the Hellenic Air Force. The exercise will take place at Andravida Air Base, Greece, from 31 March 2025 to 11 April 2025. The IAF contingent will include Su-30 MKI fighters along with combat enabler IL-78 & C-17 aircraft, according to the Defence Ministry.
EAC commander flags off motorcyclists of 'Wings and Wheels' expedition
Kolkata, March 23: The 10-day-long motorcycle expedition named 'Wings and Wheels: Glorious IAF, Magnificent North East', was flagged off by Air Marshal Surat Singh, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Air Command, at Shillong in Meghalaya on Saturday.
Centre inks contracts worth Rs 62,700 crore with HAL for supply of 156 LCH
New Delhi, March 28: The government on Friday signed two contracts worth Rs 62,700 crore with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the supply of 156 Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) -- Prachand.
India clears biggest ever Rs 62,000 crore deal for buying 156 Light Combat Helicopters
New Delhi, March 28: The Cabinet Committee on Security on Friday gave its nod for the biggest ever deal to buy 156 Light Combat Helicopters worth over Rs 62,000 crore for the Indian Army and Air Force from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.
Mega Rs 45,000 crore desi 156 combat helicopter deal likely to get Cabinet nod soon
New Delhi, March 25: The Union Cabinet is likely to soon give its nod for a deal to acquire 145 Light Combat Helicopters for the Indian Army and Air Force from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited.
Chief of Air Staff felicitates outstanding sportsmen
New Delhi, March 21: Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, on Friday, felicitated the meritorious sportsmen of the Indian Air Force (IAF) who have excelled in services, National and International arena, at a ceremony that was held at Air Force Station New Delhi.
Fighter jets to land on highways in Assam soon: CM Sarma
Guwahati, March 21: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma said on Thursday that fighter aircraft will soon be able to land on the state's national highways.
Spy planes, radars, fighter jets, utility choppers: Indian Air Force lists key acquisitions for 2025-26
New Delhi, March 20: The Indian Air Force (IAF) is looking to acquire a range of advanced weapon systems and platforms, including fighter aircraft, spy planes, radars, and other critical technologies in the upcoming financial year, with a focus on improving its capabilities for operations along the borders with China and Pakistan.
Akshay Kumar joins Veer Pahariya for viral 'langdi' step, announces Sky Force's ott release date
Mumbai, March 19: Bollywood star Akshay Kumar has given the internet another reason to go crazy as the actor joined his 'Sky Force' co-star Veer Pahariya to re-create the newcomer's 'langdi' hook step from their song "Rang," which had already become fodder for memes ever since its release.
Indian Air Force organise bike expedition at Bagdogra Air Force station
Siliguri, March 18: The Indian Air Force organised a bike expedition at the Bagdodra Air Force Station in Siliguri on Tuesday.
Tejas LCA MK1 test-fires indigenously developed ASTRA Missile
New Delhi, March 12: India has successfully conducted test-launch of indigenously developed ASTRA Missile. This Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) was launched from Tejas LCA AF MK1 prototype fighter aircraft.
IAF Chief urges commanders to keep pace with global developments in cyber, space
Thiruvananthapuram, March 13: Chief of Air Staff (CAS) of the Indian Air Force (IAF), AP Singh visited the Headquarters Southern Air Command for the Commanders' Conference of Southern Air Command (SAC) in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
Tejas LCA AF MK1 test-fires beyond visual range Air-to-Air Missile off Odisha coast
New Delhi, March 12: The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) has successfully conducted a test launch of the homegrown ASTRA Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) from the LCA AF MK1 prototype fighter aircraft.
Aatmanirbhar Bharat: BEL inks Rs 2,906 crore deal for Ashwini radar to boost IAF
New Delhi, March 12: As part of the Government's efforts to strengthen the country's indigenous defence capabilities, the Ministry of Defence has inked a capital acquisition contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Ghaziabad, for the procurement of Low-level Transportable Radar (LLTR) (Ashwini) at a cost of Rs 2,906 crore.
BEL gets Rs 2,906 crore IAF order for making radars in push to Aatmanirbhar drive
New Delhi, March 12: As part of the government's efforts to strengthen indigenous defence capabilities, the Ministry of Defence on Wednesday signed a Rs 2,906 crore deal with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the procurement of low-level transportable radar, LLTR (Ashwini).
Air Chief Marshal AP Singh stresses rapid capability upgrades to tackle emerging security threats
New Delhi, March 12: Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) Air Chief Marshal AP Singh underscored the need for rapid capability enhancements to counter emerging security challenges in the evolving geo-strategic landscape.
India repatriates 266 nationals lured by cybercrime centres in Southeast Asia
New Delhi, March 12: The Government of India has successfully repatriated 266 Indian nationals who were released from cybercrime centres in Southeast Asia, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Wednesday.
IAF aiming to induct new multirole fighter jets in 4-5 years, US F-15 Strike Eagle may be new entrant in global tender
New Delhi, March 11: With a high-level committee having accepted the need for getting new multirole fighter jets, the Indian Air Force is looking to start induction of these planes in the next four to five years through a fast tracked global tender.
India secures repatriation of 283 nationals from Myanmar lured on pretext of fake jobs
New Delhi, March 11: The Indian embassies in Myanmar and Thailand, in coordination with local authorities, secured the repatriation of 283 Indian nationals by an Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft from Mae Sot in Thailand.
Govt preparing draft agreement to hand over state's lone airport to IAF: Mizoram CM
Aizawl, March 10: Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma on Monday said the state government is preparing the draft of the Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) as part of the government’s consideration to hand over the state's lone airport to the Indian Air Force (IAF).
In a first, private Indian firm rolls out fuselage for LCA
Bengaluru, March 9: The first rear fuselage, produced by Indian private sector company Alpha Tocol Engineering Services Private Ltd, for the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft Mk1A, was handed over to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) here in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday.