Indian Air Force (IAF)

November 7, 2026 2:30 PM

Rajnath Singh asks Defence Forces to maintain high operational readiness amid emerging security threats

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has called upon the armed forces to maintain the highest level of operational readiness, with a focus on strengthening domain awareness, cyber resilience and information integrity to counter emerging security threats. Interacting with Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel at Air Force Station Bagdogra in West Bengal on November 7, 2026, on the eve of Diwali, Singh said the security environment had become increasingly complex, with warfare extending beyond conventional ...

October 8, 2026 9:23 AM

President Murmu, Vice-President Radhakrishnan extend greetings on 94th Air Force Day

President Droupadi Murmu and Vice-President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Thursday extended greetings to Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel, veterans and their families on the occasion of the 94th Air Force Day, praising their courage, professionalism and dedication to national security. In a post on X, President Murmu commended the IAF for its exemplary service to the nation and its high standards of discipline, preparedness and operational excellence. "Greetings to all air warriors, veterans and their...

July 1, 2026 11:47 AM

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit assumes charge as 51st Vice Chief of Air Staff

Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit on Wednesday assumed charge as the 51st Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS), succeeding Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor, who retired on June 30 after nearly four decades of service in the Indian Air Force (IAF). Prior to his appointment, Air Marshal Dixit served as the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (CISC) from May 1, 2025, where he played a key role in strengthening tri-service integration and advancing India's joint military capabilities. Announcing his departure from ...

June 13, 2026 2:06 PM

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Commissions 231 Officers, Says IAF Remains Nation’s Shield and Sword

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday reviewed the Combined Graduation Parade of the 217 Course at the Air Force Academy in Dundigal and awarded the President's Commission to 231 Flight Cadets, including the first batch of women cadets from the National Defence Academy (NDA), who were commissioned as officers in the Indian Air Force (IAF). The newly commissioned officers comprise 194 men and 37 women and have completed pre-commissioning training for the Flying and Ground Duty branches of t...

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...