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March 6, 2026 1:17 PM

Two pilots killed in Sukhoi-30MKI crash in Assam’s Karbi Anglong: IAF

Two pilots of the Indian Air Force were killed after a Sukhoi Su-30MKI fighter aircraft crashed in the Karbi Anglong district, the IAF confirmed on Friday. "IAF acknowledges the loss of Sqn Ldr Anuj and Flt Lt Purvesh Duragkar, who sustained fatal injuries in the Su-30 crash. All personnel of the IAF express sincere condolences, and stand firmly with the bereaved family in this time of grief,” the Air Force said. According to IAF, the two-seater fighter jet was on a routine training mission ...

February 2, 2026 7:00 PM

Indian Air Force to showcase ALH Dhruv at Singapore Airshow 2026

The Indian Air Force (IAF) will showcase the indigenously designed and manufactured Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv through performances by its renowned Sarang Helicopter Display Team at the Changi Exhibition Centre during the Singapore Airshow 2026, to be held from February 3 to 8. Known for precision flying, close-formation manoeuvres and disciplined execution, the Sarang team’s aerobatic display will highlight the operational versatility, agility and reliability of the ALH Dhruv acro...

January 18, 2026 4:02 PM

Maroon Beret Ceremonial Parade held at Garud Regimental Training Centre

The Indian Air Force marked the successful completion of training of its Special Forces operatives with a Maroon Beret Ceremonial Parade at the Garud Regimental Training Centre (GRTC), Air Force Station Chandinagar, on Saturday. The parade was reviewed by the Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Operations - Air Defence), who attended the event as the Chief Guest. He was received by the Commandant of GRTC, who briefed him on the various aspects of the demanding training undergone by the trainees. Add...

December 11, 2025 12:38 PM

Indian Air Force marks 1971 war victory with grand Vijay Diwas celebration at Mohanbari

The Indian Air Force on Wednesday commemorated India’s victory in the 1971 Indo-Pak war with a vibrant Vijay Diwas celebration at Air Force Station Mohanbari in Assam. The event honoured the courage, sacrifice and decisive role of the Indian Armed Forces that led to the creation of Bangladesh. Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh presided over the ceremony, which was attended by senior military and civilian dignitaries, war veterans and a large gathering of youth from across As...

November 16, 2025 6:04 PM

IAF participates in ‘Garuda 25’ bilateral exercise with French Air and Space Force

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is participating in the 8th edition of the bilateral air exercise Garuda 25 with the French Air and Space Force (FASF), being held from November 16 to 27, 2025, at Mont-de-Marsan Air Base. The IAF contingent arrived in France on November 10. For this year’s edition, the IAF has deployed its Su-30MKI fighter aircraft, supported by a C-17 Globemaster III for airlift during induction and de-induction. The IL-78 air-to-air refuelling tankers are also part of the deploym...

November 9, 2025 5:02 PM

IAF’s thrilling air show dazzles Guwahati skies

The Indian Air Force (IAF) brought the skies of Guwahati alive on Sunday with a spectacular flying display over the Brahmaputra River, marking the ongoing celebrations of its 93rd anniversary. The event, held at Lachit Ghat, drew large crowds as fighter jets, transport aircraft and helicopters performed a stunning aerial spectacle. Assam Governor Lakshman Prasad Acharya was the chief guest, while Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chi...

October 15, 2025 9:31 PM

Indigenous military combat parachute system successfully tested at 32,000 feet altitude

India on Wednesday successfully conducted a high-altitude combat freefall jump from 32,000 feet using the Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS), developed indigenously by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The test jump, carried out by personnel from the Indian Air Force, marks a significant technological achievement, making the MCPS the only parachute system currently in operational use by the Indian Armed Forces capable of deployment above 25,000 feet. The MCPS has b...

September 30, 2025 3:18 PM

Rajnath Singh calls for deeper jointness among Armed Forces to meet evolving security challenges

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday underscored the need for greater jointness and integration among India’s Armed Forces to meet the demands of modern warfare, stressing that collaborative strength across services is no longer a matter of choice but a necessity for national security. Speaking at a seminar organised by the Indian Air Force at Subroto Park, New Delhi, on the theme “Fostering Greater Jointness — Synergy through Shared Learning in the domain of Inspection and Audits, A...

September 25, 2025 3:09 PM

Defence ministry signs ₹62,370 crore deal with HAL for fighter aircraft

The Ministry of Defence (MoD) on Thursday signed a contract worth over ₹62,370 crore with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the procurement of 97 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A for the Indian Air Force (IAF). The order includes 68 fighter jets and 29 twin-seater aircraft, along with associated equipment. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2027–28 and will be completed over a period of six years. According to the ministry, the aircraft will have an indigenous content of more than ...

September 6, 2025 1:23 PM

IAF conducts airdrop mission in J&K’s Udhampur; rescues 540 people in Himachal

Western Air Command of the Indian Air Force (IAF) carried out a major humanitarian operation in landslide-affected regions of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) and Himachal Pradesh, providing life-saving aid and rescuing hundreds stranded by relentless rains and floods. “In landslide-affected region of Udhampur, @IAF_MCC carried out a daring mission airdropping 5.9 tonnes of life-saving food supplies. Hundreds of families trapped by relentless landslides found hope from above,” Western Air Co...