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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...

June 30, 2026 11:11 AM

IAF concludes fifth Warfare & Aerospace Strategy Programme, focuses on future of aerospace power

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has successfully concluded the fifth edition of its Warfare & Aerospace Strategy Programme (WASP) with a Capstone Seminar, bringing together senior military leaders, strategic experts and programme participants to deliberate on the evolving nature of aerospace warfare and national security. Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh was the chief guest of the seminar held on June 29. Former Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan (Retd.), former Chief...

May 11, 2026 3:23 PM

IAF conducts 88-hour ‘Operation Sindoor Commemorative Run’ in New Delhi

The Indian Air Force (IAF) organised an 88-hour-long ‘Operation Sindoor Commemorative Run’ in the national capital from May 7 to May 10 to mark the first anniversary of the successful 88-hour air operations carried out by the force. The commemorative event saw participation from around 600 runners, including personnel from various commands of the Indian Air Force, the Indian Army, and civilian volunteers. The run was flagged off at 1:05 a.m. on May 7 from India Gate by the Air Officer in C...

May 8, 2026 11:26 AM

DRDO, IAF successfully conduct maiden flight-trial of indigenous TARA glide weapon

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Thursday successfully carried out the maiden flight-trial of the Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) weapon system off the coast of Odisha, marking a significant milestone in India’s indigenous defence capabilities. TARA, a modular range extension kit developed indigenously, is India’s first glide weapon system designed to convert unguided warheads into precision-guided weapons. The system aim...

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...