Indian Airforce
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Operation Sagar Bandhu: India airlifts 12 tonnes aid, NDRF teams for Cyclone Ditwah-hit Sri Lanka
India | Nov 29, 2025, 01:39 PM ISTOperation 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 | Nov 28, 2025, 12:39 PM ISTIndia'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 | Nov 21, 2025, 10:31 PM ISTTej 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 | Nov 21, 2025, 06:28 PM ISTAccidents 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 | Nov 21, 2025, 04:59 PM ISTDubai 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 | Nov 21, 2025, 07:24 PM ISTTejas, 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 | Nov 19, 2025, 05:21 PM ISTWitness 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 | Nov 07, 2025, 07:08 PM ISTHAL inks deal with US company to procure 113 engines for Tejas Mk1A fighter jets
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Indian Navy to lead tri-services exercise 'Trishul' with Army and Air Force
India | Nov 03, 2025, 12:38 AM ISTKey objectives include enhancing interoperability, validating joint procedures, and integrating intelligence, surveillance, electronic, and cyber warfare capabilities.
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'Strength in unity': Indian Army Forces display their might during Exercise Trishul | WATCH
India | Nov 01, 2025, 02:53 PM ISTExercise Trishul hones joint operations and interoperability among the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force, demonstrating tri-services synergy and achieving integrated operations across diverse terrain and mission spectrums.
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India issues NOTAM for major IAF drill across Northeast as border readiness steps up: Check dates
India | Oct 31, 2025, 11:56 PM ISTIndia has announced a series of NOTAMs for major Indian Air Force exercises across the Northeast region from November to January. The drills would cover key border zones with China, Bhutan, Myanmar and Bangladesh.
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India to strengthen air combat power with additional meteor missiles for Rafale fleet | Details
India | Oct 30, 2025, 11:51 PM ISTIndia’s move to acquire more Meteor missiles stems from insights gained during recent operations, notably 'Operation Sindoor' earlier this year. During the mission, Indian fighter jets effectively struck Pakistani military and terrorist positions.
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Trishul: Indian Armed Forces flex their might in mega exercise and a post Operation Sindoor doctrine
Explainers | Oct 30, 2025, 03:04 PM ISTThe strategic location and timing of the Trishul tri-services military exercise make clear that it is not routine training, but a strategic demonstration of readiness and of India’s willingness to translate doctrine into joint action.
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India wraps up operations at Tajikistan's Ayni Airbase after over 20 years of strategic presence
India | Oct 29, 2025, 02:08 PM ISTIndia began forging strategic military cooperation with Tajikistan in the late 1990s, during the civil conflict in Afghanistan, when it was supporting the Northern Alliance against the Taliban.
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HTT-40 soars: India's indigenous trainer aircraft makes maiden flight, marks milestone for HAL, IAF
India | Oct 24, 2025, 06:09 PM ISTBuilt indigenously by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the HTT-40 features state-of-the-art avionics, pressurized cockpits, and ejection seats to enhance pilot safety and comfort.
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Defence ministry approves Rs 79,000 crore procurement to boost Army, Navy and Air Force
India | Oct 23, 2025, 11:39 PM ISTThe Defence Acquisition Council approved proposals worth Rs 79,000 crore to enhance the operational strength of the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force. The acquisitions include missile systems, torpedoes, landing platforms and long-range autonomous strike systems.
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LCA Tejas Mark 1A Ready for Indian Air Force, Set to Take Off Before Rajnath Singh's Visit
News | Oct 17, 2025, 12:04 PM ISTThe indigenous LCA Tejas Mark 1A is all set to join the Indian Air Force fleet and is scheduled to take off before Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's visit. This next-generation fighter jet marks a significant milestone in India's defense capabilities. Stay tuned for the updates on Tejas Mark 1A.
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India overtakes China as IAF becomes third most powerful air force, check rankings of US and Pak
India | Oct 16, 2025, 02:32 PM ISTAccording to the World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft, the TruVal Rating of the Indian Air Force is 69.4. Meanwhile, that of China is 63.8.
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Fact Check: Did Squadron leader Shivangi Singh becomes Qualified Flying Instructor?
Fact Check | Oct 11, 2025, 05:57 PM ISTFollowing Operation Sindoor, the Indian Air Force issued the first official photograph of Squadron Leader Shivangi Singh, a gesture that resonated both professionally and symbolically.
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Squadron Leader Shivangi Singh becomes qualified flying instructor; debunks Pakistani propaganda
India | Oct 10, 2025, 11:53 PM ISTPakistani media were spreading rumours that IAF pilot Shivangi Singh, India's first woman to fly the Rafale, is in Pakistani custody. False reports claim she was arrested after her jet was shot down near Sialkot.