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India cancels plans to buy 48 Mi-17V5 Helicopters from Russia
New Delhi will stick to home-built aircraft to bolster ‘Make in India’ initiative
April 18, 2022
Indian Air Force ready to airlift stranded Indians from Ukraine: MEA
He also said that India's topmost priority is safety and security of Indian nationals and their evacuation.
February 25, 2022
Increased Chinese Air Force presence at LAC not of ‘much concern’: IAF Chief
New Delhi, Oct 5 : There is increased Chinese People’s Liberation Army Air Force presence across eastern Ladakh…
October 5, 2021
Wing commander booked for rape, physical assault with wife
"My husband has taken away my four and a half year old son from me. He also told other employees of the air force station that I am his son's surrogate mother," the woman said.
August 26, 2021
MiG-21 Bison Fighter Aircraft Crashed in Rajasthan
The Indian Air Force‘s MiG-21 Bison fighter aircraft crashed today in Barmer District (Rajasthan), during a training sortie,…
August 25, 2021
IAF Pilot Killed in MiG-21 Bison Crash in Punjab
A Court of Inquiry has been ordered to ascertain the cause of the accident involving a Bison aircraft of IAF in the western sector, the Indian Air Force said.
May 21, 2021
IAF brings 4 cryogenic oxygen containers from Germany
New Delhi, May 3 : An Indian Air Force heavy-lift transport aircraft on Monday brought four empty cryogenic…
May 3, 2021
Govt okays purchase of 83 Tejas Mk1A fighter jets for Rs 48,000 cr
The HAL has already set up second line manufacturing facilities at its Nasik and Bengaluru Divisions. Equipped with the augmented infrastructure the HAL will steer LCA-Mk1A production for timely deliveries to the IAF.
January 14, 2021
Pakistan becoming pawn in Chinese policy to enter Afghanistan: IAF chief
The IAF chief also explained about the possible objectives for China to engage in a military standoff and change the status quo in Ladakh, saying that it could be military signalling or domination efforts with adequate escalation control.
December 30, 2020
IAF to induct another 3-4 Rafale fighter jets by November first week
Even as India continues to be engaged in a territorial dispute with China, the Indian Air Force is…
October 16, 2020
Probe irregularities in 5 UAV Rotax engines’ purchase: CAG
New Delhi, Sep 23 : India’s government auditor has pulled up the Indian Air Force (IAF) and an…
September 24, 2020
5 Rafales now part of IAF’s Golden Arrow squadron
Speaking during the induction ceremony, air chief marshal RKS Bhadauria, said, ‘The Rafale aircrafts along with the skill of the Rafale aircrafts will form a lethal combination and will challenge our adversaries.”
September 10, 2020
Two light combat choppers made by HAL deployed in Ladakh
Light Combat Helicopters is a potent weapon platform because of its state-of-the-art systems and highly accurate weapons that are capable of hitting any type of target by day or night.
August 12, 2020
Fighter plane gifted by IAF to AMU listed for sale on OLX
A fighter plane gifted by the Indian Air Force (IAF) to Aligarh Muslim University in 2009, was listed online for sale at a price of Rs 9.99 crore, creating a furore
August 4, 2020
Kashmir’s Hilal Ahmad Rather, first pilot to fly Rafale Fighter Jet
With an impeccable record of 3,000 accident-free flying hours on mirage-2000, MIG-21 and Kiran aircraft, Hilal's name will now forever be associated with Rafale in India.
July 28, 2020
Mewat youth poses as CISF constable, dupes IAF officer of Rs 75K
Ajruddin has been sent to judicial custody, while efforts are on to nab his other associates.
May 24, 2020
IAF scrambles fighter jets after Chinese choppers spotted in Ladakh along LAC
New Delhi, May 12: Indian Air Force was forced to rush its Sukhoi-30 fighters in Ladakh after Chinese…
May 12, 2020
Three IAF personnel quarantined, 1 was found near Markaz
The congregation was organised by Mohammad Saad, the Tablighi chief, wherein workers from 41 countries took part and later went to different parts of India.
April 4, 2020
Plan to strike Pak post 26/11 was rejected: Ex-IAF Chief
New Delhi, Former chief of Indian Air Force (IAF) B.S. Dhanoa said that a proposal to strike Pakistan…
December 28, 2019
MiG 27 roars through the skies for the last time
New Delhi: Indian Air Force (IAF) decommissions Mikoyan-Gurevich 27 (MiG-27), the fighter aircraft that played a stellar role…
December 27, 2019
IB report questions failure to detect Pak drones
New Delhi: The Intelligence Bureau has submitted a detailed report to the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on Thursday…
October 10, 2019
‘Major Shift’ In govt’s Way Of Handling Terrorism: IAF Chief On Balakot
New Delhi, Oct 8: Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria said on Tuesday that decision to bomb a terror…
October 8, 2019
First Rafale jets to be seen in Indian skies in May 2020
New Delhi: The chief of Indian Air Force (IAF) Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria on Friday said the…
October 4, 2019
IAF chopper makes ‘precautionary landing’ in Karnataka
New Delhi: An Indian Air Force (IAF) chopper, flying to take part in an air show in Karnataka,…
October 2, 2019
Air Chief Marshal Bhadauria takes charge as IAF chief
New Delhi, Sep 30 Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria took charge as the new chief of…
September 30, 2019
Indian Air Force MiG-21 trainer jet crashes in Gwalior, Both pilots safe
Gwalior, Sep 24: A MiG-21 of the Indian Air Force has crashed near Gwalior airbase in Madhya Pradesh…
September 25, 2019
5 successful test-flights of Astra missile conducted
New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) The Defence Research & Development Organization (DRDO) conducted five successful test-flights of air-to-air…
September 19, 2019
Air Marshal RKS Bhadauria to be the next IAF chief
Bhadauria, presently the IAF Vice Chief, will succeed Air Chief Marshal B.S. Dhanoa, who retires from service on September 30.
September 19, 2019
Rs 5 lakh reward to those who helped locate AN-32 aircraft
All the 13 people who were onboard the Russian origin aircraft had died in the crash.
September 14, 2019
India to receive first Rafale jet in France on Dussehra
"However, October 8 has been chosen now because it is not only celebrated as IAF Day but the auspicious festival of Dussehra also falls on this date in 2019,"
September 10, 2019
Eight Apache choppers inducted into IAF at Pathankot
Pathankot, Sep 3 : In a major boost to India’s air defence capabilities, the Indian Air Force (IAF)…
September 3, 2019
Vivek Oberoi to produce movie on Balakot IAF strikes
Mumbai, Aug 23 Actor Vivek Oberoi, who last played Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a film, will now…
August 23, 2019
Government’s testing facilities to be used by private defence sector, says Rajnath
New De;lhi, Aug 20 : Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said that the government has allowed the…
August 20, 2019
Su-30 fighter crashes in Assam, pilots safe
"Both the pilots on board the aircraft, however, managed to eject safely and have been rescued,"
August 8, 2019
IAF can fight entire spectrum of warfare: Dhanoa
New Delhi: The Indian Air Force (IAF) is prepared to fight the entire spectrum of warfare, be it an…
July 16, 2019
IAF bombs ‘Tiger Hill’ again on Kargil’s 20th anniversary
Gwalior, June 24 (IANS) To commemorate the 20 years of the Kargil war, the Indian Air Force (IAF)…
June 25, 2019
An-32 to continue flying in mountains: IAF chief
New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief B.S. Dhanoa on Monday said that the An-32 aircraft…
June 24, 2019
AN-32 Crash: 6 Bodies, Remains Of 7 Others recovered from crash site In Arunachal Pradesh
ARunchal Pradesh, June 20 : Six bodies and mortal remains of seven others have been recovered on Thursday…
June 20, 2019
AN-32 crash: Bad weather hampers operation to retrieve bodies
Itanagar, June 15 : A search operation to retrieve the mortal remains of six of the 13 people…
June 15, 2019
No survivor in An-32 crash, says IAF
On Tuesday, the IAF spotted the missing plane's wreckage 16 km north of Lipo, northeast of Tato, at about 12,000 feet above sea level, with the help of an Mi-17 helicopter after eight days of search operation involving armed forces and police.
June 13, 2019
Delhi High Court allows Rajiv Saxena to travel abroad
New Delhi, June 10 (IANS) The Delhi High Court on Monday allowed Rajiv Saxena, the accused-turned-approver in the…
June 10, 2019
IAF Announces Rs 5 Lakh Reward for Information on Missing AN-32 Aircraft
The Indian Air Force aircraft AN-32 has been missing for over five days now and there is no…
June 9, 2019
Ground mission to retrieve the bodies of climbers
Dehradun, June 6 Indian officials will launch a joint “ground mission” to retrieve the bodies of climbers belonging…
June 6, 2019
Air Force AN-32 plane with 13 people goes missing From Assam
Assam, June 3 : An Indian Air Force transport aircraft that took off from Assam’s Jorhat on Monday…
June 3, 2019
IAF receives first Apache Guardian helicopter
Washington, May 11: The Indian Air Force received its first Apache Guardian attack helicopter at Boeing production facility…
May 11, 2019
IAF’s An-32 overruns runway in Mumbai
Mumbai, May 8 : Indian Air Force (IAF) An-32 overran runway 27 while departing from Mumbai Airport. No…
May 8, 2019
Tri-services hold exercise to combat cyber threats
New Delhi, April 29 The tri-services — India Army, Indian Air Force (IAF) and Indian Navy — on…
April 29, 2019
Rs 300 cr hole in Air India pocket as Pakistan air space closes
New Delhi, April 28 (IANS) Air India has suffered losses of around Rs 300 crore since late February…
April 28, 2019
Wing Commander Abhinandan transferred from Srinagar airbase
New Delhi, April 20: Indian Air Force (IAF) on Saturday transfered Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman out of the…
April 20, 2019
French envoy rejects reports of Pak pilots training on Rafale in France
New Delhi, April 11: France has denied reports that Pakistani pilots under an exchange programme with Qatar were…
April 11, 2019
IAF refutes report saying no F-16 was shot down
New Delhi, April 5 The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Friday reiterated that the plane shot down in…
April 5, 2019
All Pakistan F-16s counted, none missing: US report
New Delhi/Washington, April 5 (IANS) India’s claim of shooting down a Pakistani F-16 in February has been challenged…
April 5, 2019
Jammu and Kashmir: 2 IAF personnel killed in Awantipora
Srinagar, April 4: At least two Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel were killed after the vehicle carrying them…
April 4, 2019
Live mortar bomb found near Nal-Bikaner Air Force Station
Rajasthan, April 3: A live mortar bomb was found near Nal-Bikaner Air Force Station in Rajasthan on Wednesday.…
April 3, 2019
IAF scrambled jets after 4 Pakistani F-16s, UAV sighted in Punjab
New Delhi, April 1 : The Air Force today scrambled two Sukhoi-30MKI fighter jets after the Army detected…
April 1, 2019
Induction of Chinook ‘a game changer’: Air Chief Marshal
New Delhi, March 25: The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Monday inducted the first four of its 15…
March 25, 2019
Congress would have acted after Pulwama: Amarinder
Chandigarh, March 16 : While supporting the air strikes inside Pakistan by the Indian Air Force, Punjab Chief…
March 16, 2019
Abhinandan’s debriefing ends, Officer to go on sick leave for few weeks
New Delhi, March 14: The debriefing of Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman has been completed by the Indian Air…
March 14, 2019
Pakistani jet fighters fly close to LoC in Poonch
Jammu, March 13 (IANS) An air alert was sounded along the international border and the Line of Control…
March 13, 2019
EC asks parties to desist from using photo of soldiers in campaign
New Delhi, March 10 : The Election Commission (EC) on Saturday asked political parties to desist from displaying…
March 10, 2019
Pakistan registers FIR against Indian pilots for ‘bombing trees’
Islamabad, March 8 (IANS) Pakistan on Friday lodged an FIR against the pilots of the Indian Air Force…
March 8, 2019
IAF’s MiG-21 crashes in Rajasthan’s Bikaner
Jaipur, March 8: A MiG-21 of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed near Bikaner in Rajasthan on Friday…
March 8, 2019
Will thwart Pakistan’s nefarious designs: Army Chief
New Delhi, March 7: Indian Army chief General Bipin Rawat on Thursday directed army personnel along the LoC…
March 7, 2019
Ball now in India’s court, says Pakistan on de-escalating tensions
Islamabad, March 6: Pakistan on Wednesday said “the ball is now in India’s court” following Islamabad’s “peace gesture”…
March 6, 2019
Images show madrasa buildings still standing at Balakot
The satellite images from San Francisco-based private satellite operator Planet Labs Inc are the first high-resolution satellite images publicly available and show details as small as 72 cm.
March 6, 2019
Modi playing politics over air strike: Ashok Gehlot
Jaipur, March 6 (IANS) Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of playing…
March 6, 2019
Pakistan falsely claim shooting down of Sukhoi-30 aircraft: IAF
New Delhi, March 5 : Indian Air Force has released a detailed report of 27 Feb 2019 operation…
March 5, 2019
Don’t question IAF’s courage, but don’t politicise too: Sachin Pilot
Jaipur, March 5: Rajasthan Deputy Chief Minister Sachin Pilot on Tuesday described it as wrong to question the…
March 5, 2019
Return of the political will
The successful strike made by a dozen Mirage 2000 jets of the Indian Air Force on Feb 26…
March 5, 2019
NDA may gain 12 more LS seats in UP post-air strikes: India TV-CNX survey
New Delhi, March 4 (IANS) The BJP-led NDA will win 41 out of the 80 Lok Sabha seats…
March 5, 2019
IAF’s Sukhoi-30 MKI jet shoots down Pakistani drone on Rajasthan border
New Delhi, March 4 : An Indian Air Force Su-30 MKI jet on Monday shot down a Pakistani…
March 4, 2019
Air Force doesn’t count casualties: IAF chief
Coimbatore, March 4: Amidst a raging controversy over the damage inflicted on the Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terror camp in…
March 4, 2019
Beard it like Abhinandan Varthaman !
His bravado apart, Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot Abhinandan Varthaman’s stylised beard — a mix of a thin…
March 2, 2019
IED blast in J&K’s Awantipora
Srinagar, March 2: An improvised explosive device (IED) went off in a Jammu and Kashmir village in Awantipora…
March 2, 2019
You rule the skies and you rule our hearts: BCCI welcomes IAF pilot Abhinandan
New Delhi, March 2: The entire nation is rejoicing and celebrating the return of Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman…
March 2, 2019
MiG-21s are vintage but Bisons are not hopelessly outdated, say experts
MiG-21s and F-16s are generations apart. The PAF flies F-16 C/D advanced version of US-made fighter, while MiG-21 Bison is the upgraded avatar of an aircraft in service for nearly 60 years.
March 1, 2019
Tell global community reasons for IAF strikes: Parliamentary panel
New Delhi, March 1 (IANS) A parliamentary panel on Friday suggested that the government tell the global community…
March 1, 2019
IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman to return today, huge crowd reach Attari to welcome him
Attari, Mar 1: A huge crowd assembled at the Attari Joint Check Post (JCP) on Friday to welcome…
March 1, 2019
IAF pilot likely to return via Wagah-Attari on Friday, Amarinder offers to receive
The 35-year-old Wing Commander was captured on Wednesday by Pakistan after his MiG-21 Bison fighter jet was hit during an dog-fight with Pakistan Air Force jets near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir.
February 28, 2019
India produces evidence of F-16 being used in Pakistani raid
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) India on Thursday presented the first evidence in public to show that Pakistan…
February 28, 2019
No protocol for captive’s return, Kargil only precedent: Ex-diplomat
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) While Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday announced that Wing Commander Varthaman…
February 28, 2019
After Pakistani intrusion, Indian military on high alert: Services
New Delhi, Feb 28 (IANS) The Indian Air Force (IAF), Army and Navy said on Thursday that they…
February 28, 2019
Indian air strike named Surgical Strike 2
Indian in the wee hours of morning carried air strike on the terrorist hideouts in Pakistan (PoK). Indian Air Force daredevils dropped tons of ammunition and sneaked out even without notice. Salute to their ability and precision.
February 28, 2019
No deal on IAF pilot captured by Pak, want him back immediately: India
New Delhi, Feb 28: India on Thursday demanded the immediate and unharmed release of Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman…
February 28, 2019
Ready to return IAF pilot if it eases tensions with India: Pak Foreign Minister
Islamabad, Feb 28: Pakistan would be prepared to return the Indian Air Force pilot captured this week if…
February 28, 2019
Wreckage of downed Pakistan’s F-16 seen in PoK
New Delhi Feb 28: Wreckage of the F-16 Pakistan Air Force jet, which was shot down by the…
February 28, 2019
UN chief holding discussions ‘with different parties’ on India-Pak situation
United Nations, Feb 28: Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is having discussions “at different levels with different parties” about the…
February 28, 2019
UK Theresa May urges India, Pakistan to show restraint
Feb 27 : British Prime Minister Theresa May said on Wednesday that the UK is deeply concerned about…
February 27, 2019
India objects to Pakistan’s vulgar display of an injured IAF personnel
New Delhi, Feb 27 : India strongly objected to Pakistan’s vulgar display of an injured personnel of the…
February 27, 2019
Kanpur native killed in Budgam chopper crash
Kanpur, Feb 27 (IANS) Corporal Deepak Pandey, a resident of Mangla Vihar here, was killed after an Indian…
February 27, 2019
Gloom in family of pilot in Pakistani custody
Chennai, Feb 27 (IANS) The parents of Wing Commander Varthaman Abhinandan were engulfed by gloom after coming to…
February 27, 2019
Several flights cancelled at Amritsar, Chandigarh airports
The cancelled flights included Indigo Airlines (five flights), Jet Airways (three), Go Air (one) and Air India (one).
February 27, 2019
Flight operations resume at airports: DGCA
New Delhi, Feb 27: The order to shut down all Indian airports has been withdrawn, the Directorate General…
February 27, 2019
India’s press statement over Pakistan using Air Force
Below is the text of the statement made by External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar on Wednesday: “India…
February 27, 2019
Rajnath Singh holds high-level meeting on security
New Delhi, Feb 27: Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Wednesday chaired a high-level meeting here to discuss…
February 27, 2019
IAF strike: Opposition extends full support to govt, security forces
New Dlehi, Feb 26: Hours after Indian Air Force jets struck terror camps in Balakot, External Affairs Minister…
February 26, 2019
Mirage 2000: The Top Guns of Indian Air Force
Today, precisely at 3.45 AM, in an operation lasting 19 minutes, 12 Indian Air Force Mirage-2000 fighter jets,…
February 26, 2019
Kashmiris’ nightmare: Will air strikes by India trigger war?
Srinagar, Feb 26: Tension was palpable on Tuesday in the Kashmir Valley as news spread that the Indian…
February 26, 2019
No talks with Government as yet on India-Pak World Cup tie: BCCI official
New Delhi, Feb 26: The debate over whether India should play Pakistan in their World Cup group-stage encounter…
February 26, 2019
We have right to give ‘befitting response’: Pakistan
Islamabad, Feb 26: Pakistan said on Tuesday that it has “the right to self-defence and (give) a befitting…
February 26, 2019
Pakistani drone shot down in Kutch area of Gujarat
Ahmedabad, Feb 26: A Pakistani drone was on Tuesday shot down near the International Border in Kutch district…
February 26, 2019
Indian Air Force puts defence systems on high alert
New Delhi, Feb 26: Hours after India reportedly destroyed terrorist camps across the Line of Control, the Indian…
February 26, 2019
Damage caused by IAF strike not known: Omar
Srinagar, Feb 26: Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Tuesday said that one cannot possibly…
February 26, 2019
PM holds CCS meet at his residence after IAF air strikes in Pakistan
New Delhi, Feb 26: A meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) was underway on Tuesday at…
February 26, 2019
Pakistan claims Indian Air Force crossed LoC
New Delhi/Islamabad, Feb 26: Pakistan claimed on Tuesday that Indian Air Force (IAF) fighter jets crossed the Line…
February 26, 2019
Rahul Gandhi, Arvind Kejriwal praise IAF pilots for crossing LoC
New Delhi, Feb 26: Congress President Rahul Gandhi and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday praised the…
February 26, 2019
Aero India 2019: 300 cars gutted as fire breaks out in parking lot
Bengaluru, Feb 23: At least 300 cars were gutted after a massive fire broke out on Saturday at…
February 23, 2019
Aero India takes off with dazzling flying display in Bengaluru
Bengaluru, Feb 20: The 12th edition of the biennial Aero India 2019 air show took off on Wednesday…
February 20, 2019
Deep State-II: The European angle to Rafale
New Delhi, Feb 15 (IANS) It is no surprise that Europe becomes a fiery battleground every time a…
February 15, 2019
MiG 27 fighter jet crashes near Pokhran range, Pilot ejects safely
Feb 12 : A MiG-27 fighter jet of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed near the Pokhran Range…
February 12, 2019
Rafale to fly at Bengaluru air show
Bengaluru, Jan 30 French aerospace major Dassault Aviation will fly its Rafale fighter at the Bengaluru air show…
January 30, 2019
Indian Air Force’s Jaguar fighter plane crashes in UP’s Kushinagar
Uttar Pradesh, Jan 28: An Indian Air Force’s Jaguar fighter plane was crashed in Uttar Pradesh’s Kushinagar on…
January 28, 2019
Why Government rejected Air Force’s need of 126 Rafale Jets, Asks Chidambaram
New Delhi, Jan 18: Senior Congress Leader P Chidambaram on Friday accused the Narendra Modi government of compromising…
January 18, 2019
Rafale controversy won’t dent IAF image: Raghunath Nambiar
Guwahati, Nov 19: The image of Indian Air Force (IAF) will not be dented due to the controversy…
November 19, 2018
I do not lie: Dassault CEO Eric Trappier on Rafale deal
Trappier did not speak about the aircraft that would have been manufactured in India under the UPA deal and whether they may have changed the price equation.
November 13, 2018
HAL temple of modern India, Modi government destroying it: Rahul Gandhi
He said when the Congress comes to power at the Centre, its government would ensure that HAL gets more orders to make aircraft.
October 13, 2018
IAF chopper forcelands in Arunachal, all safe
Itanagar, Oct 11 : An Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopter force-landed in the west of Tuting in Arunachal…
October 11, 2018
Watch: Indian Airforce celebrates 86th anniversary, Stuning stunts at Hindon
Ghaziabad, Oct 8: With stunning air shows, the Indian Air Force is celebrating its 86th Anniversary on Monday. …
October 8, 2018
IAF plane crashes in Baghpat
New Delhi, Oct 5: An IAF plane has been crashed into a field in Baghpat district of Uttar…
October 5, 2018
Dassault selected an offset partner, Modi govt had no role : IAF Chief
New Delhi, Oct 3 : Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa said that the government and the Indian…
October 3, 2018
26 stranded tourists airlifted from Himachal
Shimla, Sep 28: The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Friday resumed its rescue operation on the fourth day and…
September 28, 2018
Rescue and relief operation in Himachal Pradesh: Watch Pictures
The Indian Air Force and Broader Roads Organisation courageously rescued hundreds of people, mostly tourists, who were stranded…
September 27, 2018
IAF’s second Jaguar crash in three days
Ahmedabad, June 8: An Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot escaped narrowly on Friday after the Jaguar aircraft he was…
June 8, 2018
Gujarat: IAF aircraft crashes in Kutch, Pilot killed
New Delhi, June 5: An Indian Air Force (IAF) Jaguar aircraft on Tuesday crashed in Mundra in Gujarat’s…
June 5, 2018
Malviya Nagar fire doused
New Delhi, May 30: The massive fire which broke at a rubber factory in Malviya Nagar has been doused…
May 30, 2018
Indian Air Force’s MI-17 helicopter catches fire while landing in Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand, April 3: The MI-17 helicopter of Indian Air Force caught fire after it collided with an iron…
April 3, 2018
IAF fake recruitment website found, FIR filed
New Delhi, March 22: The Indian Air Force on Thursday filed an FIR against unidentified persons for creating…
March 22, 2018
‘Avani Chaturvedi’ becomes first Indian woman to fly a fighter aircraft
New Delhi, Feb 22: Flying Officer Avani Chaturvedi on Monday made history by becoming the first Indian woman…
February 22, 2018
Ashok Chakra conferred posthumously on Garud commando
New Delhi, Jan 26: Corporal Jyoti Prakash Nirala, a Garud Commando of the Indian Air Force (IAF) who…
January 26, 2018
Garud commando to be awarded Ashok Chakra posthumously on R-Day
Nirala retaliated, gunning down two top Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists and injuring two others. He also received gunshot wounds in the fierce gun battle.
January 25, 2018
IAF trainer aircraft crashes near Hyderabad, woman pilot safe
Hyderabad, Nov 24: A woman trainee pilot of Indian Air Force (IAF) ejected safely as an aircraft on a…
November 24, 2017
Man shot at for trying to enter Hindon airbase
Ghaziabad, Nov 15: A man was shot at and wounded by security personnel at the Hindon airbase in Uttar…
November 15, 2017
IAF planes perform landing exercise on Lucknow-Agra Expressway
New Delhi, Oct 24: In a bid to prepare for war-like and emergency situations , Indian Air Force…
October 24, 2017
First women fighter pilots likely to start with Mig 21 Bisons: IAF chief
New Delhi, Oct 9: The three women fighter pilots set to be commissioned in a fighter squadron in December…
October 9, 2017
Seven killed as IAF MI-17 V5 chopper crashes in Arunachal Pradesh
New Delhi, Oct 6, 2017: Seven defence personnel killed as Indian Air Force MI-17 V5 helicopter has crashed near…
October 6, 2017
Marshal of IAF Arjan Singh cremated with full state honours
New Delhi, Sep 18, 2017: Hundreds of people including Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and the three Service Chiefs, bid…
September 18, 2017
Marshal of IAF Arjan Singh passes away
Appointed Chief of Air Staff on August 1, 1964, Arjan Singh led the Indian Air Force effectively in the 1965 war with Pakistan, leading the air operations that pushed back the enemy offensive. He retired in 1969.
September 16, 2017
UAV crash lands in Kathua
J&K: An Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) of Indian Air Force crashes landed in Kathua district on Friday. J&K: Unmanned…
August 11, 2017
2016 Pathankot attack: IAF inquiry exposes security lapses, Airbase officer resigns
New Delhi, June 21, 2017: A Court of Inquiry by the Indian Air Force (IAF) into the terror…
June 21, 2017
Indian Army to open doors to women in combat roles: General Bipin Rawat
NewDelhi, June4: In a transformational move, the Indian Army is all set to open up combat positions for…
June 4, 2017
Su-30 crash: Pilot’s blood stained shoe, other belongings found
Guwahati, May 30: Search and Rescue teams on Tuesday found a blood-stained shoe, half-burnt PAN card and a…
May 30, 2017
IAF Sukhoi jet loses radar, radio contact in Assam
Guwahati, May 23: An Indian Air Force Sukhoi-30MKI jet lost radar on Tuesday after taking off from the Tezpur…
May 23, 2017
Air Chief Marshal writes to 12000 officers: Be ready for operations at short notice
Delhi, 20 May: Taking concern on the need to remain alert all time to handle operations, the Air…
May 20, 2017
SRK’s Red Chillies Entertainment to produce film based on ‘Operation Khukri’
New Delhi, May 9: Shah Rukh Khan’s home production banner Red Chillies Entertainment is building up a film…
May 9, 2017
IAF’s Mi17 crashes near Badrinath
New Delhi, Oct 19, 2016: An Indian Air Force Mi17 chopper on Wednesday crashed soon after take off…
October 19, 2016
President, PM greet nation on 84th Indian Air Force day
New Delhi, Oct 7: The Indian Air Force celebrated its 84th anniversary today. The celebration started from Hindon…
October 8, 2016
Fresh cross-border firing heats up India, Pakistan tension
Jammu, Oct 4 : Fresh firing across the de facto border between India and Pakistan on Tuesday intensified military…
October 4, 2016
Pathankot on alert; hunt continues for armed men
Chandigarh, Sep 28, 2016: Security agencies carried out a night-long search operation in Pathankot district of Punjab to…
September 28, 2016
MiG-21 overshoots at Srinagar airport, pilot safe
Srinagar, Sep 20, 2016: An Indian Air Force (IAF) MiG-21 fighter jet made an emergency landing at Srinagar…
September 20, 2016
CBI files preliminary enquiry in Embraer deal
New Delhi, Sep 17, 2016: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) today lodged a preliminary enquiry (PE) against…
September 17, 2016
All AN-32 passengers ‘presumed dead’, says IAF
New Delhi, Sep 15, 2016: In a major failure of central government, The Indian Air Force said on…
September 15, 2016
Lockheed Martin offers to build F-16 from India on IAF orders
US aerospace firm Lockheed Martin has offered India to shift its only production line for the fighter jets from…
August 5, 2016
Missing IAF AN-32 entered 5th day, no hopes indicated
The search for Indian Air Force’s AN 32 aircraft entered the fifth day but hopes for 29 defence…
July 26, 2016
Lok Sabha expresses concern over missing IAF’s AN-32 aircraft
The Lok Sabha on Monday expressed concern over the disappearance of the Indian Air Force’s AN-32 aircraft which…
July 25, 2016
4th day, IAF’s AN-32 aircraft still missing
Four days had been passed but the search operation for the AN-32 Indian Air Force plane that went…
July 25, 2016
Obama’s Guard of Honour lady, knocks court’s door after IAF’s denial
The first lady to lead the Inter-Service Guard of Honour which was inspected by US President Barack Obama…
July 14, 2016
Indian Air Force to induct 1st squadron of Tejas
The first squadron of home-grown light combat aircraft Tejas will be inducted in the Indian Air Force in Bengaluru…
July 1, 2016
Light Combat Aircraft Tejas soar high after induction in IAF
After three decades finally a dream come true, The Light Combat Aircraft Tejas soar high after being inducted…
July 1, 2016
India gets its first women fighter pilots
Flying Officers Avani Chaturvedi, Bhawana Kanth and Mohana Singh on Saturday created history by becoming India’s first three…
June 18, 2016
First ever in Indian history: Women fighter pilots commissioned in IAF
In a historic moment, Flying cadets Avani Chaturvedi, Bhawana Kanth and Mohana Singh today were commissioned as India’s…
June 18, 2016
IAF chief Arup Raha flies Tejas trainer in Bengaluru
The Indian Air Force (IAF) chief, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha on Tuesday flew the indigenously designed and…
May 17, 2016
Chopper scam: CBI to question ex-IAF officer on Saturday
The CBI will question former Indian Air Force (IAF) officer, Air Marshal J.S. Gujral (retd.) on Saturday in…
April 30, 2016
Jat quota row: Haryana remains tense, army deployed in eight districts
The situation in Haryana continued to remain tense on Saturday due to ongoing agitation carried out by Jat…
February 20, 2016
Pathankot aftermath: Indian Air Force completes security audit of bases facilities
The Indian Air Force has completed security audit of its almost 950 flying and non-flying bases in the…
January 31, 2016
Pathankot attacks: JeM chief Masood Azhar arrested
The Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) Chief Maulana Masood Azhar have been arrested in Pakistan’s Islamabad city in connection with the…
January 14, 2016
Wearing army pattern dresses ‘illegal’, cannot be fashion: Army
With terrorists adopting the modus operandi of wearing army fatigues to mislead people about their identity, the Indian…
January 8, 2016
Germany condemns terror attacks on India
Germany has condemned terror attacks on the IAF base in Pathankot town of Punjab and an attack on…
January 8, 2016
Loud explosion heard inside Pathankot air base
Sound of loud explosion could be heard from inside as search and combing operations by security forces continued…
January 4, 2016
Mopping operation continues at Pathankot air base
Search and combing operation by security forces continued at the Indian Air Force (IAF) base here on Monday…
January 4, 2016
Pathankot terror attack: Cong targets PM Modi
Voicing serious concern over the terror attack on Pathankot air base, Congress today questioned Modi government’s handling of…
January 2, 2016
Pathankot terror attack bears striking similarities to Gurdaspur attack
Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists attacked Air Force station at Pathankot on Saturday and a fierce gunbattle is underway between the…
January 2, 2016
Want peace with Pakistan, but will give befitting reply to Terror Attacks
Reacting on the terror attack on the Pathankot Air Force base in Punjab,Home Minister Rajnath Singh said that…
January 2, 2016
Terrorists attack Pathankot Air Force base: 4 Terrorists, 2 Soldiers Killed
At least six terrorists attacked an air force base in Punjab’s Pathankot district on Saturday morning. Four terrorists…
January 2, 2016