Indian Air Force (IAF)

Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra assumes command of IAF’s Western Air Command on New yearAir Marshal Jeetendra Mishra assumes command of IAF’s Western Air Command on New year

Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra assumes command of IAF’s Western Air Command on New year

Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra assumed the prestigious role of commanding the Indian Air Force's (IAF) Western Air Command on Wednesday,…

4 months ago
IAF orders enquiry after MiG-29 aircraft crashed near AgraIAF orders enquiry after MiG-29 aircraft crashed near Agra

IAF orders enquiry after MiG-29 aircraft crashed near Agra

Indian Air Force (IAF) has said it has ordered an enquiry hours after a MiG-29 aircraft crashed after encountering a…

6 months ago
“Indian Air Force admired for courage, professionalism”: PM Modi extends greetings to air warriors on Air Force Day“Indian Air Force admired for courage, professionalism”: PM Modi extends greetings to air warriors on Air Force Day

“Indian Air Force admired for courage, professionalism”: PM Modi extends greetings to air warriors on Air Force Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended Air Force Day greetings to the IAF and its pilots for their courage,…

7 months ago
Air Chief Marshal AP Singh takes over as new IAF chiefAir Chief Marshal AP Singh takes over as new IAF chief

Air Chief Marshal AP Singh takes over as new IAF chief

An ace test pilot, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh on Monday took over as the new chief of the Indian…

7 months ago
IAF and US Air force complet two day Executive Steering Group meeting for enhance cooperationIAF and US Air force complet two day Executive Steering Group meeting for enhance cooperation

IAF and US Air force complet two day Executive Steering Group meeting for enhance cooperation

The Indian Air Force (IAF) and the US Air Force on Thursday completed the two-day Executive Steering Group Meeting (ESG).…

7 months ago
Air Warriors from friendly foreign countries share operational, maintenance practices during Exercise Tarang ShaktiAir Warriors from friendly foreign countries share operational, maintenance practices during Exercise Tarang Shakti

Air Warriors from friendly foreign countries share operational, maintenance practices during Exercise Tarang Shakti

The Air Warriors from Friendly Foreign Countries (FFCs) shared top operational and maintenance practices as torrential rains in Jodhpur halted…

8 months ago
IAF team of Sarang helicopters takes off for first Egypt International AirshowIAF team of Sarang helicopters takes off for first Egypt International Airshow

IAF team of Sarang helicopters takes off for first Egypt International Airshow

The Indian Air Force contingent with its team of five Sarang helicopters is on its way to the first edition…

8 months ago
IAF gears up for exercise Tarang Shakti, the largest international air exerciseIAF gears up for exercise Tarang Shakti, the largest international air exercise

IAF gears up for exercise Tarang Shakti, the largest international air exercise

The Indian Air Force is set to host its largest international air exercise ever conducted in India, exercise Tarang Shakti,…

9 months ago
S-400 air defence system ‘shot down’ almost entire ‘enemy’ package in exercise; major success for IAFS-400 air defence system ‘shot down’ almost entire ‘enemy’ package in exercise; major success for IAF

S-400 air defence system ‘shot down’ almost entire ‘enemy’ package in exercise; major success for IAF

The Sudarshan S-400 air defence missile system achieved a major success in a recent exercise where it 'shot down' 80…

9 months ago
Amid delays, HAL now aiming to deliver first LCA Mark 1A by August 15; GE engine supplies to start by SeptemberAmid delays, HAL now aiming to deliver first LCA Mark 1A by August 15; GE engine supplies to start by September

Amid delays, HAL now aiming to deliver first LCA Mark 1A by August 15; GE engine supplies to start by September

Amid concerns over delays in the delivery of the first LCA Mark 1A fighter jet to the Indian Air Force,…

9 months ago
Indian Air Force contingent lands in Australia to participate in Exercise Pitch Back 2024Indian Air Force contingent lands in Australia to participate in Exercise Pitch Back 2024

Indian Air Force contingent lands in Australia to participate in Exercise Pitch Back 2024

An Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent landed today at the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Base Darwin, Australia for participating…

9 months ago
Indian envoy visits Berighat Air Base to meet IAF contingent in EgyptIndian envoy visits Berighat Air Base to meet IAF contingent in Egypt

Indian envoy visits Berighat Air Base to meet IAF contingent in Egypt

The defence cooperation between India and Egypt continues to strengthen with the fourth joint exercise between the Air Forces of…

10 months ago
IAF to acquire 6 Tapas drones, lead military acquisition for Made-in-India UAVsIAF to acquire 6 Tapas drones, lead military acquisition for Made-in-India UAVs

IAF to acquire 6 Tapas drones, lead military acquisition for Made-in-India UAVs

In a major boost to enhancing indigenous unmanned surveillance capabilities of defence forces, the Indian Air Force has made a…

10 months ago
IAF contingent participates in Exercise Red Flag 2024 at AlaskaIAF contingent participates in Exercise Red Flag 2024 at Alaska

IAF contingent participates in Exercise Red Flag 2024 at Alaska

An Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent participated in Exercise Red Flag 2024, conducted at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, of…

10 months ago
IAF contingent arrives in Alaska for multinational Exercise Red Flag 24IAF contingent arrives in Alaska for multinational Exercise Red Flag 24

IAF contingent arrives in Alaska for multinational Exercise Red Flag 24

The Indian Air Force contingent arrived at Eielson AF Base of the US Air Force in Alaska on Thursday to…

11 months ago

Indian Air Force airlifts ailing American national from Himachal Pradesh

In a special evacuation operation, the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Saturday airlifted an American national from Himachal Pradesh after…

12 months ago

Massive manhunt underway after terror attack on IAF convoy in J-K’s Poonch

Security personnel on Sunday morning launched a massive manhunt following a terrorist attack on an Indian Air Force convoy a…

12 months ago

Massive forest fire rages in Nainital, IAF deploys MI-17 choppers in ongoing dousing ops

A forest fire has been sweeping through the dense foliage in the mountains surrounding Nainital over the last 36 hours,…

12 months ago

IAF conducts daring airlift operation to save Army jawan’s hand

An Indian Army jawan, who severed his hand while operating machinery at a forward unit location in Ladakh, was saved…

1 year ago

Indian Air Force receives first indigenous Crash Fire Tender

The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Wednesday said it had recently received the delivery of the first indigenously designed and…

1 year ago

“Sare Jahaan Se Achha…” Indian Air Force pays tribute to Rakesh Sharma’s historic spaceflight on 40th anniversary

The Indian Air Force on Wednesday paid tribute to Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma, the only Indian to have gone into…

1 year ago