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Indian Air Force: News

19 Aug 2026
Dia Mirza

After 'Operation Safed Sagar,' Netflix unveils MiG-21 documentary

Netflix, riding high on the success of its Indian Air Force series Operation Safed Sagar, has announced a new documentary titled The Last Salute.

11 Aug 2026
Independence Day

'Vande Mataram' to debut at Red Fort during Independence Day

For the first time, India's national song Vande Mataram will be sung during the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort in Delhi.

08 Aug 2026
France

India, France to co-develop sixth-generation fighter jets

India has taken a major step toward joining the club of advanced military powers by initiating efforts to co-develop sixth-generation (6G) fighter jets.

07 Aug 2026
Dia Mirza

How Netflix's 'Operation Safed Sagar' boosted Indian economy

Netflix India's latest series, Operation Safed Sagar, has made a significant contribution to the Indian economy, injecting over ₹215cr into it.

07 Aug 2026
India

Bhawana Kanth becomes 1st woman to become Fighter Combat Leader

Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth has made history by becoming the first woman fighter pilot to graduate from the Indian Air Force's (IAF) elite Fighter Combat Leader (FCL) course.

05 Aug 2026
Indian Army

Real story of Operation Safed Sagar

Ahead of India's Independence Day, Netflix is all set to release Operation Safed Sagar. The series will focus on the Indian Air Force's (IAF) contribution to the Kargil War.

30 Jul 2026
Jimmy Sheirgill

What drew Jimmy Sheirgill to Netflix's 'Operation Safed Sagar'

As his upcoming Netflix series Operation Safed Sagar approaches its premiere, actor Jimmy Sheirgill has revealed that he was drawn to the project because of its script and the director's vision.

22 Jul 2026
Assam

Assam flood situation remains critical: 5.65L affected, 21 more die

The flood situation in Assam has deteriorated further, with 21 more deaths reported in the last 24 hours.

21 Jul 2026
Dia Mirza

'Everybody is shouting...': Jimmy Sheirgill, Siddharth discuss on-screen patriotism

Actors Jimmy Sheirgill and Siddharth are set to star in the upcoming Netflix series Operation Safed Sagar.

11 Jul 2026
Dia Mirza

Netflix's 'Operation Safed Sagar' premieres in August; teaser out

Netflix has unveiled the teaser for its upcoming military drama series, Operation Safed Sagar.

10 Jul 2026
Gaganyaan

ISRO conducts successful parachute test for Gaganyaan mission

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully conducted a major test of the main parachutes for the crew module of its Gaganyaan program.

03 Jul 2026
Indian Army

Venezuela quakes: Survivors grateful for Indian Army's medical support

In the wake of the devastating twin earthquakes in northern Venezuela, survivors are expressing their gratitude to an Indian Army medical team.

30 Jun 2026
Ladakh

India reshuffles Army, Air Force leadership with key new appointments

India's armed forces have entered a new phase of leadership with a series of top-level appointments in the Army and Air Force.

26 Jun 2026
Droupadi Murmu

Centre reveals names of 6 soldiers killed in 'Operation Sindoor'

For the first time, the government has officially released the names of six Indian military personnel who were killed in action during "Operation Sindoor."

21 Jun 2026
Dharmendra Pradhan

NEET-UG re-exam today: NTA's extensive arrangements to ensure smoothness

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has laid out elaborate measures for the re-examination of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) on Sunday.

21 Jun 2026
Abu Dhabi

Over 22L students to appear for NEET-UG re-exam today

Over 22 lakh medical aspirants are set to appear for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) re-exam on Sunday.

16 Jun 2026
Indian Navy

India successfully tests Tomahawk-like cruise missile

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully flight-tested the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM) from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off Odisha's coast.

16 Jun 2026
Narendra Modi

Annamalai criticizes 'military-grade' NEET retest security arrangements

Former Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) chief K Annamalai has questioned the high-level security arrangements for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) retest on June 21.

16 Jun 2026
Madhya Pradesh

IAF officer's wife alleges rape, blackmail, forced conversion; 2 arrested

A 24-year-old woman, the wife of an Indian Air Force officer, has accused her former classmate of drugging and raping her.

13 Jun 2026
Arunachal Pradesh

Assam: 5 IAF personnel killed in AN-32 aircraft crash

Five Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel were killed on Saturday when their AN-32 transport aircraft crashed at Roureah Air Force Station in Assam's Jorhat.

13 Jun 2026
Assam

IAF AN-32 aircraft crashes in Jorhat, Assam

An Indian Air Force (IAF) AN-32 transport aircraft crashed at the Air Force Station in Jorhat, Assam, on Saturday while landing.

09 Jun 2026
NEET

NEET-UG papers to be airlifted by IAF amid tight security

The Indian Air Force (IAF) will airlift the question papers for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET-UG) re-examination on June 21.

08 Jun 2026
Dharmendra Pradhan

NEET-UG retest: Paper setters, moderators locked up to prevent leaks

In a drastic move to ensure the security of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) 2026 retest, authorities have placed all personnel involved in setting, moderating and translating the examination paper under strict isolation.

05 Jun 2026
Vladimir Putin

Russia offers India full tech access to Su-57 fighter jet

Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered India full access to the technology of the Sukhoi Su-57 stealth fighter jet.

05 Jun 2026
Chandigarh

For 94th anniversary, IAF plans flypast over Ganga, Kashi Vishwanath

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is planning to hold its Air Force Day flypast over Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, this year.

29 May 2026
Dharmendra Pradhan

NEET paper leak: Why IAF may transport exam papers

The Indian government is considering using the Indian Air Force (IAF) to transport question papers for the upcoming National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET-UG) re-test.

25 May 2026
France

India finalizes ₹3.25 lakh crore proposal for 114 Rafale jets

India has finalized a Letter of Request (LoR) for the procurement of 114 Rafale fighter jets, The Indian Express reported.

23 May 2026
China

US Secretary of State's visit to India: What's the agenda

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio is on a four-day visit to India. The trip comes at a time when both Washington and New Delhi are trying to recalibrate their strategic priorities amid shifting global alignments.

19 May 2026
Google Maps

Pakistani officer claims missiles struck 2 'non-existent' Indian airbases

A Pakistani officer involved in Operation Bunyan Ul Marsoos last year claimed that two Indian military targets were hit by its missiles.

08 May 2026
Odisha

IAF, DRDO successfully test indigenous glide weapon system TARA

The Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) have successfully tested India's first indigenous glide weapon system, Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA). The test was conducted off the coast of Odisha on Thursday.

Who was ex-IAF officer Chandranath Rath, Suvendu's aide shot dead

Chandranath Rath, a close aide of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Suvendu Adhikari, was shot dead on Wednesday night in West Bengal's North 24 Parganas district.

26 Apr 2026
Narendra Modi

Modi to inaugurate UP's longest Ganga Expressway on April 29

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Ganga Expressway on April 29.

22 Apr 2026
Delhi

How IAF saved Delhi from Pakistan's ballistic missile attack

A year after the deadly Pahalgam terror attack, new revelations have surfaced about the Indian Air Force (IAF) foiling a potential attack on Delhi.

19 Apr 2026
India

IAF's Garud special forces getting 'Micro UAV': What are they?

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to transform its operational capabilities with a new unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) system for its elite Garud special forces.

13 Apr 2026
Tejas

Tejas fighter jet's engines will now be repaired in India

GE Aerospace has announced plans to set up a facility in India for the repair of F404-IN20 engines used in Tejas fighter planes.

IAF's grounded Tejas fleet cleared to resume flights

The Indian Air Force's (IAF) fleet of Tejas jets, which were grounded after a crash in February, is likely to resume flying next week.

27 Mar 2026
Indian Army

Centre clears military purchase proposals worth ₹2.38 lakh crore

The Defense Acquisition Council (DAC), headed by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, has cleared proposals worth ₹2.38 lakh crore to enhance India's defense capabilities.

20 Mar 2026
Air India

Major Indian airports to shut for runway repairs: Details here

If you're planning to travel in the coming months, you might want to check your flight details.

04 Mar 2026
Russia

India to buy 5 more S-400s after Iran-Israel conflict escalates

India is set to procure five additional squadrons of the Russian S-400 air defense missile system.

27 Feb 2026
Rajasthan

Video: IAF showcases 'longest-ever kill in military history' by S-400

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has released a video of the S-400 Sudarshan long-range air defense missile system in action.

23 Feb 2026
Rajnath Singh

'It was minor tech incident': HAL dismisses Tejas crash reports

Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL), India's leading aircraft manufacturer, has refuted media reports about a crash involving the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas earlier this month.

23 Feb 2026
Social Media

IAF personnel, father attacked for objecting to wedding procession drinking

An Indian Air Force personnel and his father were allegedly attacked by members of a wedding procession in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh.