December 8, 2025 1:28 PM

Gujarat: IAF’s Sarang team mesmerises Ankleshwar with aerial display

Gujarat’s Ankleshwar witnessed a remarkable spectacle on Sunday as the Indian Air Force’s Sarang Helicopter Display Team delivered a high-energy aerial performance that drew thousands of spectators from across the region. Flying the indigenously developed ALH Dhruv helicopters, the Sarang team demonstrated exceptional agility, precision and teamwork. Their complex formations, tight turns and synchronised aerobatic manoeuvres highlighted the advanced capabilities of the aircraft and the rig...

August 27, 2025 9:30 PM

IAF deploys helicopters, transport aircraft for flood rescue in Jammu, Punjab

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has launched extensive relief and rescue operations in Jammu and northern Punjab following floods triggered by heavy rains, the defence ministry said on Wednesday. Five Mi-17 helicopters and one Chinook were deployed from nearby bases in the Northern Sector, while additional helicopters remain on standby. A C-130 transport aircraft carrying relief material and a National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) team also reached Jammu, the ministry said. In coordinated operati...