indian air force

April 23, 2026 4:01 PM

IAF activates emergency landing facility on Purvanchal Expressway in Sultanpur, conducts day-night ops

The Indian Air Force on Wednesday activated an Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) on the Purvanchal Expressway in Uttar Pradesh’s Sultanpur district, carrying out operations by day and night to demonstrate its operational readiness. The exercise was conducted in the presence of Uttar Pradesh Minister for Panchayati Raj and Minority Welfare Om Prakash Rajbhar, Air Marshal B. Manikantan, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Central Air Command, and other officials, who witnessed multiple aircraft und...

March 31, 2026 3:49 PM

MoD inks Rs 1,950 crore pact with BEL for IAF mountain radars system

The Ministry of Defence on Tuesday signed a Rs 1,950 crore contract with Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) for the procurement of two mountain radars for the Indian Air Force, the government said. The deal, signed in New Delhi under the ‘Buy (Indian-Indigenously Designed, Developed and Manufactured)’ category, includes associated equipment and infrastructure. The mountain radar has been designed and developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation’s Electronics and Radar Dev...

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...

January 1, 2026 10:42 PM

Air Marshal Tejinder Singh assumes charge of South Western Air Command

Air Marshal Tejinder Singh assumed charge as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of the South Western Air Command of the Indian Air Force on January 1, 2026. After taking over the new appointment, the Air Marshal paid homage to the martyrs by laying a wreath at the war memorial. An alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Air Marshal Tejinder Singh was commissioned into the fighter stream of the Indian Air Force on June 13, 1987. A Category ‘A’ Qualified Flying Instructor, he has ov...

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...