Air Force
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R-Day Parade: Tri-Services tableau to take part with ‘Shashakt aur Surakshit Bharat' theme
India | Jan 22, 2025, 10:05 PM ISTRepubThe tableau would depict a Joint Operations Room facilitating networking and communication among the three Services.
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Yearender 2024: From Predator drones to C-295 aircraft, India’s top defence achievements this year
India | Dec 20, 2024, 03:23 PM ISTYearender 2024: India’s defence sector has witnessed significant strides in strengthening its military capabilities and self-reliance. The Ministry of Defence has taken several decisive steps to enhance the country’s Armed Forces, ensuring they remain well-equipped to address modern-day challenges.
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Air Force jawan shoots self dead while on duty at Maintenance Command Center in Nagpur
Maharashtra | Dec 11, 2024, 04:41 PM ISTHailing from Haryana's Bhiwani, Singh was posted at the Maintenance Command Center in Vayusena Nagar in Nagpur. His body was sent for an autopsy and police have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the incident.
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Haryana: Retired Air force official becomes victim of digital arrest, duped of Rs 5 lakh
Haryana | Nov 27, 2024, 12:50 PM ISTDigital arrest is a type of cyber fraud where scammers impersonate law enforcement or government officials, intimidating victims through audio or video calls and coercing them into making payments.
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MiG-29 fighter jet crashes near Agra, pilots eject safely, court of inquiry ordered | VIDEO
India | Nov 04, 2024, 09:31 PM ISTVisuals of the MiG-29 fighter jet engulfed in the flame surfaced on social media soon after the incident was reported.
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Tata-Airbus C295 Complex: How India's first private military plant to transform defence sector
India | Oct 28, 2024, 01:08 PM ISTEarlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had laid the foundation stone for the Vadodara Final Assembly Line (FAL) in October 2022. TATA Aircraft Complex, the first private sector Final Assembly Line (FAL) for military aircraft in India, is set to transform the country's defence sector.
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Canadian Air Force plane ferries stranded Air India passengers from Iqaluit airport to Chicago
World | Oct 16, 2024, 12:08 PM ISTOn Tuesday, Air India's Boeing 777-300 ER aircraft en route to Chicago from Delhi was diverted to the Canadian airport following a bomb threat. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) had said that the flight made an emergency landing at Iqaluit.
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AFCAT 2 result 2024: IAF announces Air Force Common Admission Test results at afcat.cdac.in
Jobs | Sep 30, 2024, 01:44 PM ISTAFCAT 2 result 2024 has been announced by the Indian Air Force (IAF). All those who appeared in the IAF AFCAT 2 exam 2024 can download their results using their roll number, date of birth and other details on the login page. Check details here.
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Agnipath scheme: Debunking myths surrounding Agniveer recruitment
India | Aug 10, 2024, 12:12 PM ISTThe Agniveers have been called ‘labourers’ and the adequacy of training and operational effectiveness of the armed forces has been questioned. Here are some points that bust these myths and provide a clear understanding of the Agnipath Scheme.
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AFCAT 2 2024 admit card released at afcat.cdac.in; direct link here
Jobs | Jul 24, 2024, 01:29 PM ISTAFCAT 2 2024 admit card has been released by the Indian Air Force. Candidates appearing in the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) can download their call letters using their application number, date of birth and other details on the login page. Check direct link here.
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IAF begins registration for Agniveer vayu Intake (02/2025), here's how to apply
Jobs | Jul 08, 2024, 01:48 PM ISTIndian Air Force has started the online registration process for recruitment to the various posts of Agniveer vayu intake (02/2025). All those who wish to submit their application can now do so on the official web portal. Check eligibility, qualification, how to apply, and other details.
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Assam flood crisis worsens: Over 6 lakh affected across 19 districts
Assam | Jul 01, 2024, 11:01 PM ISTAssam's flood situation has worsened, impacting over 6.44 lakh people across 19 districts. Multiple agencies are engaged in rescue operations as eight rivers flow above the danger mark.
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DRDO to test shoulder-fired air defence missiles at high altitudes, know all about it
India | Jun 17, 2024, 07:48 AM ISTThe Very Short Range Air Defence (VSHORAD) systems are designed to counter aerial threats such as drones, fighter aircraft, and helicopters. This effort addresses the Indian forces' shortage of updated VSHORAD missiles.
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Indian Air Force conducts night vision goggles-aided landing at Eastern sector | Watch video
India | May 23, 2024, 11:58 AM ISTThe Indian Air Force continues to expand its capabilities, reinforcing its commitment to safeguarding the nation's sovereignty. By enhancing its operational reach and defence preparedness, the IAF demonstrates its dedication to maintaining robust national security measures.
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IAF's surveillance aircraft crashes near Rajasthan's Jaisalmer, no casualty reported
Rajasthan | Apr 25, 2024, 11:26 AM ISTThe remotely piloted aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed into a deserted area due to which there was no loss of life. Senior officials from the Air Force and police reached the spot and a probe was launched.
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IAF fighter jet crashes near Kalaikunda Air Base in Bengal's West Midnapur
West Bengal | Feb 13, 2024, 07:11 PM ISTThe AJT Hawk is primarily an Advanced Jet Trainer (AJT) that takes rookie IAF pilots through their second stage of training before they advance to fighter jets.
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151 Myanmar soldiers repatriated from Mizoram after border incursion
Mizoram | Jan 02, 2024, 09:04 PM ISTAll 104 soldiers were subsequently repatriated to Myanmar. The recent repatriation underscores the collaborative efforts between the two countries to address cross-border incidents and uphold international norms.
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WATCH | Italian Air Force jet crashes onto airfield during practice run, five-year-old girl killed
World | Sep 17, 2023, 12:35 PM ISTThe pilot ejected with a parachute shortly before the aircraft hit the airfield and he reportedly suffered burn injuries.
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AFCAT 2 2023 Admit Card OUT at afcat.cdac.in, download link
Jobs | Aug 10, 2023, 07:03 PM ISTCandidates who applied for the AFCAT 2 2023 exam can download their admit card from the official website- afcat.cdac.in.
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LCA Tejas completes 7 years of service in Air Force | IN PICS
India | Jun 30, 2023, 05:02 PM ISTThe first IAF Squadron to induct the Tejas was the No. 45 Squadron, the 'Flying Daggers'. Over the years, the squadron progressed from Vampires to Gnats and then onto the MiG-21 Bis, before being equipped with its current steed.