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October 31, 2026 4:21 PM

Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh Bids Farewell to IAF After 42 Years of Service

Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh on Saturday bid farewell to the Indian Air Force (IAF) after completing 42 years of distinguished military service, marking the end of his tenure as Chief of the Air Staff. Earlier in the day, Air Chief Marshal Singh laid a wreath at the National War Memorial, paying tribute to the personnel who made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty. He was subsequently accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour at the Parade Ground of the Air Force Station ahead of the formal ...

October 12, 2026 3:52 PM

IAF chief calls for integrated capabilities at Tarang Shakti air power seminar

Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal A. P. Singh called for integrated capabilities, operational resilience and greater interoperability to address emerging challenges in air warfare at a seminar organised alongside Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026. The Centre for Aerospace Power and Strategic Studies (CAPSS) and the Indian Air Force held the seminar at the Air Force Auditorium, Subroto Park, New Delhi, on October 9. The theme was “The Central Role of Air Power in the Evolving Battlespace”. ...

October 10, 2026 3:44 PM

Future Military Power Will Depend on Speed, Precision and Integration: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday emphasised the importance of self-reliance in defence manufacturing, technological innovation and international partnerships while addressing participants of the second edition of Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 at Air Force Station Jodhpur. Hosted by the Indian Air Force (IAF) from September 26 to October 12, the multinational air exercise brings together air forces from seven friendly foreign countries — Australia, Bangladesh, France, Germany, Sri ...

October 8, 2026 1:02 PM

Indian Air Force stands as symbol of courage, valour, discipline: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday extended greetings to the air warriors on Indian Air Force Day, praising their courage and saying that they have not only strengthened the country's security but have also contributed to national unity. The Indian Air Force (IAF), the air arm of the Indian Armed Forces, was officially established on October 8, 1932, as an auxiliary air force of British India. Created under British rule as an auxiliary air force, the IAF's primary mission was to secure...

October 6, 2026 12:02 PM

IAF conducts full-dress rehearsal at Hindon airbase ahead of Air Force Day parade on Oct 8

The Indian Air Force conducted a full-dress rehearsal at Hindon Air Force Station ahead of the Air Force Day parade scheduled for October 8. This event is the final rehearsal before the celebrations marking the 94th anniversary of the IAF on October 8. Air Force Day marks the official induction of the Indian Air Force (IAF) into the country's armed forces in 1932. Every year, the day is celebrated in the presence of the Indian Air Force chief and senior officers. The Air Force was officially ...

September 8, 2026 6:36 PM

India, Japan to conduct bilateral air exercise Veer Guardian-2026 in Jodhpur

The Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Japan Air Self-Defence Force (JASDF) will conduct the bilateral air exercise Veer Guardian-2026 at Air Force Station Jodhpur from September 9 to September 22, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said on Tuesday. The 14-day exercise will see the participation of frontline fighter aircraft from both countries. The IAF will deploy a diverse fleet comprising the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas, Su-30 MKI and Rafale fighter aircraft, while the JASDF will par...

September 8, 2026 5:28 PM

IAF to showcase drone and counter-drone technologies at Dronathon-2026

The Indian Air Force (IAF) will organise Dronathon-2026 at the Pokhran range in Jaisalmer from September 14 to 16, providing domestic manufacturers an opportunity to showcase their capabilities in unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and counter-unmanned aerial systems (CUAS). The three-day event will feature static displays and live demonstrations of emerging drone and counter-drone technologies, allowing defence stakeholders to assess their operational capabilities and combat effectiveness. Accordi...

September 6, 2026 2:20 PM

IAF Sarang helicopter team reaches Egypt for El Alamein International Airshow

The Indian Air Force's (IAF) Sarang Helicopter Display Team has arrived in Egypt to participate in the second edition of the El Alamein International Airshow, scheduled to be held from September 8 to 10 at El Alamein International Airport. The Sarang team, described by the IAF as the world's only five-helicopter display team, will showcase precision flying, formation manoeuvres and synchronised aerial sequences during the international airshow. The team operates the indigenously designed and m...

August 9, 2026 9:22 AM

IAF band to perform at National War Memorial ahead of Independence Day

The Indian Air Force (IAF) Band will hold a special musical performance at the Public Plaza, Param Yodha Sthal, National War Memorial, New Delhi, on August 9 as part of the Independence Day celebrations. The performance will be held from 5 pm to 6 pm and will celebrate the spirit of patriotism while marking 150 years of the National Song, ‘Vande Mataram’. A 40-member team comprising 32 Airmen and eight Agniveervayu, including three women, will perform during the event. The band will presen...

July 19, 2026 12:58 PM

Indian Air Force to join Exercise Pitch Black 2026 in Australia with Rafale fighters

The Indian Air Force (IAF) will participate in Exercise Pitch Black 2026, the Royal Australian Air Force's (RAAF) premier biennial multinational air combat exercise, beginning on July 20 at RAAF Base Darwin in northern Australia. The exercise will continue until August 7. Named after its focus on night flying over the vast unpopulated regions of northern Australia, Exercise Pitch Black has evolved over its 45-year history into one of the world's leading multinational air warfare drills. The 202...