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Forest fires sweep across Uttarakhand, Himachal and J-K; Army, IAF launch massive dousing operation

India | May 27, 2026, 09:04 PM IST

Officials said Uttarakhand recorded 375 forest fire incidents between February 15 and May 24 this year, damaging nearly 319.67 hectares of forest land. The annual forest fire season in the state officially begins from February 15.

Defence Ministry seeks proposals from 3 shortlisted private firms for indigenous AMCA fighter jet

India | May 27, 2026, 05:02 PM IST

The AMCA project is considered one of India’s most important defence aviation programmes. It aims to develop a home-grown fifth-generation stealth fighter aircraft for the Indian Air Force, strengthening the country’s self-reliance in advanced military technology.

Apply for IAF Technical Officer posts till June 19.

IAF recruitment 2026 through GATE for Technical Officer posts; check eligibility, steps to apply

Jobs | May 26, 2026, 04:58 PM IST

IAF recruitment 2026: The interested candidates who wish to apply for Technical Officer Posts can do so on the official website - indianairforce.nic.in/iaf_career. The application process for the IAF Technical Officer posts will be closed on June 19.

Squadron Leader Saanya, the first woman officer to earn a

Squadron Leader Saanya scripts history, becomes IAF's first woman Cat-A qualified flying instructor

India | May 19, 2026, 07:38 AM IST

The Indian Air Force in a post on X said that Squadron Leader Saanya's historic achievement marks a proud milestone for the IAF and is an inspiration for aspiring aviators across the nation.

C-295, India's first privately manufactured military aircraft, set for maiden flight; delivery soon

India | May 16, 2026, 05:31 PM IST

A video of C-295 had gone viral on social media, which created a buzz that the aircraft is ready for its delivery to the Indian Air Force. Recently, Deputy Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor also visited the TASL's unit in Vadodara which further triggered the chatter.

India tests maiden flight of Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation weapon system

India | May 08, 2026, 11:46 PM IST

The system has been developed by Hyderabad based Research Centre Imarat (RCI) along with other DRDO laboratories to enhance the precision and strike capability of low cost weapons against ground targets.

India to receive fourth unit of S-400 missile systems from Russia next month

India | Apr 28, 2026, 11:53 PM IST

India had signed a USD 5 billion deal with Russia to buy five units of S-400 air defence missile systems in October 2018.

Jaguar fighter jet lands on Purvanchal Expressway in Sultanpur during landing drill | Video

India | Apr 22, 2026, 05:50 PM IST

The exercise is being conducted at the Arval-Kiri Karwat airstrip, where fighter aircraft are carrying out "touch-and-go" operations as part of preparedness to use expressways as alternative runways during emergencies, officials said.

India to get local maintenance facility for Tejas engines; GE Aerospace signs contract with IAF

India | Apr 13, 2026, 11:49 AM IST

The depot will be fully owned, operated, and managed by the Indian Air Force. GE Aerospace will support the project by providing technical guidance, training for personnel, spare parts, and specialised equipment required for maintenance work.

Air Force's Tejas ready to fly again after 2-month grounding as HAL resolves glitches

India | Apr 03, 2026, 10:25 PM IST

IAF’s Tejas fleet will resume flying from April 8 after a 2 month grounding caused by a runway overshoot incident, with HAL saying a software issue has been fixed.

HAL imposes penalties on GE Aerospace over delayed Tejas fighter jet engines

India | Apr 03, 2026, 11:05 AM IST

HAL Chairman and Managing Director, DK Sunil, confirmed the action, stating that the delays have impacted the Tejas Mark 1A delivery schedule for the Indian Air Force (IAF).

A MiG-29 UPG of the Indian Air Force/ File photo

How ASRAAM missiles will make Indian Air Force's MiG-29s more deadlier | Explained

Explainers | Mar 28, 2026, 09:04 PM IST

The Indian Air Force is planning to integrate the ASRAAM with its MiG-29 UPG variant. Developed by Europe's MBDA, the ASRAAM is a short range fourth generation air-to-air heat seeking missile.

S-400 system, BrahMos cruise missile deals likely to get DAC nod today amid major defence push

India | Mar 27, 2026, 11:26 AM IST

The Defence Acquisition Council is set for a key meeting to approve major defence purchases, including additional S-400 units, unmanned combat aircraft squadrons, 60 Medium Transport Aircraft, BrahMos cruise missiles and Dhanush howitzers.

SC upholds Permanent Commission for women officers in big decision, grants pension rights

India | Mar 24, 2026, 12:32 PM IST

The court said that the grant of Permanent Commission to Short Service Commission officers who have already been granted such commission by Selection Boards held in 2019, 2020, and 2021 shall not be disturbed.

Four airports in India will face temporary closures this

Pune, Srinagar among four airports set for closure starting March 29 | Check reason and full list

India | Mar 19, 2026, 11:39 PM IST

Starting March 29, airports in Pune, Srinagar, Adampur and Jodhpur will face phased-wise closures for nearly a month due to maintenance and technical upgradation reasons. Read on to know details.

India explores options to join sixth-generation fighter jet programmes

France-Germany or UK-Italy-Japan? India explores options to join sixth-gen fighter jet programmes

India | Mar 19, 2026, 06:54 AM IST

India is considering joining one of two European-led sixth-generation fighter jet programmes as it seeks to boost its aerial capabilities. The Defence Ministry has briefed a parliamentary panel on ongoing evaluations, even as China advances its own next-gen jets.

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