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  DRDO successfully tests advanced Ramjet technology; India's air combat capability to get major boost

  India | February 03, 2026 21:22 IST

  The flight was closely tracked using several monitoring systems positioned along the Bay of Bengal coast. Data collected from these instruments confirmed the success of the mission and validated the design and performance of the propulsion system.

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  IAF rescues paralysed elderly woman from 9,000 ft amid heavy snowfall in Himachal Pradesh | VIDEO

  India | February 02, 2026 8:23 IST

  The Indian Air Force rescued an 85-year-old paralysed woman from 9,000 feet in snow-covered Himachal Pradesh after roads were blocked due to heavy snowfall. The woman was safely airlifted from and flown to Chandigarh.

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  In signal to Pakistan, Indian Air Force flexes muscles, shows its might in R-Day parade

  India | January 26, 2026 20:55 IST

  The IAF also put up a spectacular flypast dedicated to Operation Sindoor that featured Rafales, Sukhoi Su-30 MKIs, MiG-29s and a Jaguar. All these aircraft were used during Operation Sindoor and by displaying them, the IAF has given an indirect message to Pakistan against any misadventure.

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  India's 2026 military modernisation: Tanks, drones, submarines, AMCA power new defence era

  India | January 26, 2026 7:31 IST

  India's Armed Forces are undergoing a major modernisation drive with upgrades across air, land and sea. From the AMCA stealth fighter to advanced tanks, drones and nuclear submarines, India is building a next-generation military ecosystem.

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  Shubhanshu Shukla gets Ashoka Chakra, Col Sofiya Qureshi awarded Vishisht Seva Medal

  India | January 25, 2026 23:52 IST

  Indian Air Force Group Captain and astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla will be awarded the Ashoka Chakra, India’s highest peacetime gallantry award, for exemplary courage and outstanding service.

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  'India's air superiority coerced Pakistan into a ceasefire during Operation Sindoor': Swiss Report

  India | January 25, 2026 23:53 IST

  The report, titled 'Operation Sindoor: The India-Pakistan air war', stated that India retained escalation dominance over Pakistan and was able to protect its air defence assets from May 7 to 10. India also demonstrated its deep-strike capability without crossing the nuclear thresholds.

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  Union Budget 2026: Tracking defence allocations under Modi government since 2014

  Budget | January 19, 2026 13:10 IST

  Defence Budget 2026: Whether or not the Modi government increases defence spending by 20 per cent is a different question, as analysts point out that it is important to ensure that the defence sector has the ability to absorb the expenditure.

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  Centre advances plan to acquire 114 Rafale, proposal to buy Su-57 'still on table': Sources

  India | January 17, 2026 23:38 IST

  The proposal will now be placed to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh-led Defence Acquisition Council (DAC). Once it gets an approval from there, the proposal would require a nod of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), which is headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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  Govt clears massive Rs 79,000 crore defence buys to boost Army, Navy and Air Force capabilities

  India | December 29, 2025 23:50 IST

  The Defence Acquisition Council has approved major military proposals worth around Rs 79,000 crore, covering cutting-edge systems for all three services. The move boosts strike power, surveillance capability and training infrastructure for the Army, Navy and Air Force.

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  First image of IAF's S-400 revealed, marks new era in India's air defence system

  India | December 28, 2025 23:57 IST

  The S-400 Sudarshan system is capable of detecting, tracking and neutralising a wide spectrum of targets, including fighter aircraft, unmanned aerial vehicles, cruise missiles and ballistic missile threats, across long ranges.

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  Retired IAF officer arrested in Assam for alleged links with Pakistani intelligence

  Assam | December 13, 2025 19:52 IST

  The accused was a junior warrant officer in the IAF and had retired in 2002 from Tezpur's Salonibari base. He had later joined the electronics department of Tezpur University, but quit.

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  India announces Air Force exercise near Pakistan's coastal airspace in Arabian Sea on these dates

  India | December 05, 2025 23:58 IST

  The exercise area is situated roughly 70 nautical miles from Pakistan-controlled airspace, positioning it near a sensitive border area. This close proximity highlights the strategic importance of the drill and mirrors the complex security relationship between the two neighboring nations.

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  Operation Sagar Bandhu: India airlifts 12 tonnes aid, NDRF teams for Cyclone Ditwah-hit Sri Lanka

  India | November 29, 2025 13:39 IST

  Operation Sagar Bandhu: NDRF deployed 12 teams across Tamil Nadu districts including Villupuram, Nagapattinam, Thanjavur, Tiruvarur, Pudukkottai, Mayiladuthurai, Chengalpattu, and Tiruvallur, with reinforcements heading to Chennai and two teams stationed in Puducherry ahead of Cyclone Ditwah.

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  India's Integrated Theatre Command: Air Marshal Dixit On Boosting Operational Efficiency

  News | November 28, 2025 12:39 IST

  India's Integrated Theatre Command (ITC) unifies the Army, Navy, and Air Force under one command, boosting communication, joint planning, and resource use. Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit says ITC enhances combat readiness, coordination across domains, logistics, intelligence, and strategic deterrence.

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  Wing Commander Namansh Syal was pilot of Tejas that crashed in Dubai Air Show

  India | November 21, 2025 22:31 IST

  Tej crash: 34-year-old Wing Commander Namansh Syal, a resident of Nagrota Bagwan in Kangra, was trained in MiG-21 and also had the experience of flying Sukhoi Su-30 MKIs.

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  Tejas crash at Dubai Airshow isn't unprecedented as jets have crashed in past air events too

  World | November 21, 2025 18:28 IST

  Accidents involving fighter jets of the US, France and several other nations have happened for various reasons during air shows across the world. The nature of such events pushes these aircraft to take on intense exercises to display their capabilities, but things get a little too intense at times.

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  What is Dubai Air Show? The biennial exercise where India's Tejas fighter jet crashed

  World | November 21, 2025 16:59 IST

  Dubai Air Show 2025: The Dubai Air Show is a biennial air show that is held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). It was held for the first time in 1986 under the name 'Arab Air'.

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  Tejas fighter aircraft crashes during flight display at Dubai Air Show, pilot killed | VIDEO

  India | November 21, 2025 19:24 IST

  Tejas, India's indigenously-built fighter jet, was conducting a sortie at the Dubai Air Show when it crashed to ground. The accident was caught on video by spectators. The Indian Air Force said the pilot was killed and a court of inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the crash.

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  Dubai Air Show 2025: India's LCA Tejas Mk 1A Impresses Crowds with Advanced Aerobatic Maneuvers

  News | November 19, 2025 17:21 IST

  Witness India's LCA Tejas Mk 1A deliver a stunning aerobatic display at the Dubai Air Show 2025. The fighter jet showcases sharp maneuvers, high-speed agility, and advanced technology, impressing aviation fans and highlighting India's rising strength in modern combat aircraft.

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  HAL signs deal with GE for 113 F404 engines for Tejas Mk1A fighter jets in major boost to IAF

  India | November 07, 2025 19:08 IST

  HAL inks deal with US company to procure 113 engines for Tejas Mk1A fighter jets