Indian Air Force

Taliban forces capture Mi-35 chopper gifted by India; Seize 3 major provincial capitals

Although it's a matter of concern for Indian defence authorities, the Taliban cannot use the chopper without trained pilots

Aug 11, 2021

Modi Govt to tweak British era defence land policy; Says helpful in military modernization [Details]

A non-lapsable fund is expected to be constituted to take care of the modernization needs of the forces which have been a major focus in the last few years.

Jul 20, 2021

Unique tributes to 'Kargil Hero': Army Commander Northern Command pays homage from sky [details]

To commemorate martyr day of Caption Vikram "Bali, his then Commanding Officer and now GOC-in-C, Northern Command adopted this unique method as a mark to respect to the officer.

Jul 7, 2021

Suspected drones drop ordinance near IAF helicopter hangar in Jammu Airport; blast probe on [details]

High-alert in Jammu, NIA team to reach blasts site for investigation.

Jun 27, 2021

Fight Against COVID: IAF on high alert; aircrew ready for operations [Details]

Big as well as medium-sized aircraft are ready to be deployed to cover all terrains across the country in India's fight against COVID.

Apr 28, 2021

Atmanirbhar Bharat: DRDO unveils lightweight bulletproof jacket for defence forces

The technology that makes a significant reduction in the weight of the jacket is critical because it will increase soldier comfort while maintaining survivability

Apr 2, 2021

Disabled officer trainee awaits justice for 9 years, here's what went wrong

There is glaring gap between the disability ex gratia that an officer trainee gets and the disability pension of a civilian officer trainee and jawans

Mar 28, 2021

Indian Army to acquire MILAN-2T Anti-Tank Guided Missiles, Here's why it's deadly

The deal just another addition to the Mod governments' push for 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' in defence sector.

Mar 20, 2021

MiG-21 Bison aircraft crashes during training mission, pilot killed

A MiG-21 Bison aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) met with a fatal accident on Wednesday morning while taking off for a combat training mission at an airbase in central India.

Mar 17, 2021

Balakot Air Strike second anniversary: Nation salutes bravery of IAF; a lookback

The famous 'Balakot Air Strike', the first aerial assault carried out by India in Pakistan after the 1971 Indo-Pak war, completes two years today. The Balakot Air Strike was conducted in response to the deadly Pulwama attack that claimed the lives of 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel.

Feb 26, 2021

HAL's Indian Multi-Role Helicopter vs Mi-17; see improvements, specs & more [Details]

Air attack, air transport, VIP transport, combat logistics such as troop transport, combat search & rescue, and casualty evacuation operations will be included in the IMRH's expected roles.

Feb 24, 2021

Who is Lt General DP Pandey; the new commander of Srinagar's Chinar Corps

Lt General DP Pandey has held various prestigious staff appointments, including Director in Infantry Directorate and Director, Foreign Division in MI Directorate, IHQ of MoD Army,

Feb 23, 2021

India to deploy drones to monitor Ladakh borders amid fierce standoff with China

As the ongoing conflict with China enters colder days, the Indian defense forces have been using emergency powers to procure military weapons.

Nov 26, 2020

Proposal to increase retirement age, cut down pension in armed forces irks officers, veterans

Pension accounted for around 28 percent of the defense budget in running the financial year.

Nov 5, 2020

US offers F-18 Super hornet fighters to Indian Navy; but money can play spoil sport [Explained]

Historically, budget allocation to armed forces has always been lesser than the requested amount. The cash crunch has resulted in the Navy cutting on its capital acquisition.

Oct 29, 2020

Mahesh Babu, Suriya, Virat Kohli and other celebs salute brave IAF Personnel

Superstar Mahesh Babu, Suriya, Virat Kohli and many other celebs salute brave personnel of Indian Air Force (IAF) on the occasion of the 88th anniversary on October 8.

Oct 8, 2020

Air Force Day 2020: PM Modi pays tribute to IAF warriors, Rafale to make debut in parade

The Indian Air Force (IAF) Day is proudly observing its 88th anniversary, today. On the occasion, a scintillating air display by various aircraft will be the hallmark of the Air Force Day Parade cum Investiture Ceremony at Air Force Station Hindan (Ghaziabad) near Delhi.

Oct 8, 2020

Indian Air Force Day 2020: Rich history, fascinating facts every Indian must take pride in

Indian Air Force Day is celebrated on October 8 every year. Here's a look at everything you need to know.

Oct 5, 2020

Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020 unveiled: What it means for Atmanirbhar Bharat

In future government-to-government agreements, such as the Rafale agreement signed in 2016, the Defence Ministry has done away with offsets and also allowed the armed forces to procure military equipment on lease.

Sep 28, 2020

Meet flight Lt Shivangi Singh, the first IAF woman fighter pilot set to fly Rafale

Flight Lieutenant Shivangi Singh is set to become India's first woman fighter pilot to fly the Rafale aircraft that was formally inducted into the Indian Air Force on September 10. She will soon join the Ambala-based No. 17 squadron, also known as "Golden Arrows."

Sep 24, 2020