Indian Air Force: News
14 Jun 2025
AhmedabadAir India flight crash: Aircraft lost height after 650 feet
The Air India flight that crashed in Ahmedabad on June 12 had only reached an altitude of 650 feet before it started losing height, the Ministry of Civil Aviation revealed on Saturday.
09 Jun 2025
Hindustan Aeronautics LimitedGE wants to supply engines for India's new stealth-fighter jet
General Electric (GE) is in the race to win a contract for manufacturing engines for the Indian Air Force (IAF)'s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), or fifth-generation stealth fighter.
30 May 2025
Jammu And KashmirWhat's 'Operation Shield' that India will conduct on May 31
India's Ministry of Home Affairs has announced a regional civil defense exercise, "Operation Shield," to be held on May 31.
29 May 2025
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited'Not one..completed on time': IAF chief flags defense project delays
India's Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh has raised alarm over delays in major defense procurement projects.
27 May 2025
TejasFrench defense giant Safran might power Tejas Mk-2 fighter jets
India is looking to partner with French aerospace and defense major Safran, as per Moneycontrol.
27 May 2025
Narendra ModiRajnath Singh approves 'execution model' for new fighter jet program
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the "execution model" for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) Program.
25 May 2025
Jaish-e-MohammedIndia, Pakistan 'rebalance' border forces after 'Operation Sindoor'
India and Pakistan are reportedly working on confidence-building measures to reduce military presence along their shared border.
23 May 2025
Ajit DovalNSA Doval to visit Moscow next week for this reason
National Security Advisor Ajit Doval is reportedly set to visit Moscow next week. The primary agenda of his visit will be to expedite the delivery of the remaining two S-400 air defense systems.
20 May 2025
Haryana2 arrested in Punjab, 1 in Haryana for alleged spying
Three people, including two from Punjab and one from Haryana, were arrested on Monday for allegedly spying for Pakistan.
19 May 2025
IndiaIndia's indigenous HAP UAV completes key test: What is it?
India's indigenous High-Altitude Platform (HAP) project has achieved a major milestone by completing a pre-monsoon flight test campaign.
16 May 2025
Gujarat'Pakistan giving Masood Azhar ₹14cr…IMF must rethink loan': Rajnath Singh
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh has urged the International Monetary Fund(IMF) to reconsider its $2.1 billion bailout package for Pakistan.
13 May 2025
IslamabadHow IAF chief led daring strike on Pakistan's major airbase
Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh, head of the Indian Air Force (IAF), was the driving force behind India's recent successful operation against Pakistan's Nur Khan Air Base at Rawalpindi.
12 May 2025
Line of Control (LoC)Director general-level talks between India and Pakistan delayed
The planned talks between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMO) of India and Pakistan have been deferred, according to multiple reports.
11 May 2025
IndiaTop military brass address media on 'Operation Sindoor'
The joint Indian Armed Forces conducted a press conference today at 6:30pm on the ongoing Operation Sindoor.
10 May 2025
DronesHow India chose which Pakistan airbases to strike: Report
The Indian Air Force (IAF) carried out precision airstrikes on multiple Pakistan Air Force (PAF) bases.on May 10.
10 May 2025
WorldPakistan closes airspace amid reports of Indian airstrikes
Pakistan has released a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM), temporarily shutting its airspace for all flights from 3:15am to 12:00pm on May 10.
07 May 2025
Arunachal PradeshMeet Sofiya Qureshi and Vyomika Singh—officers leading 'Operation Sindoor' briefing
In a historic first, Colonel Sofiya Qureshi and Wing Commander Vyomika Singh of the Indian Armed Forces jointly addressed an official press briefing on 'Operation Sindoor.'
07 May 2025
Antonio Guterres'They attacked mosques...everything is crushed': Pakistan eyewitnesses recount India's strikes
Locals in Pakistan have reacted to India's 'Operation Sindoor,' which was carried out early Wednesday morning.
Mumbai airport gets call threatening to blow up IndiGo plane
Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport reportedly received a bomb threat call late Tuesday night, claiming that an explosive was on board an IndiGo flight arriving from Chandigarh.
02 May 2025
Narendra ModiIAF commences 'land and go' drill; Why it's significant
The Indian Air Force (IAF) commenced its "land and go" drill on the Ganga Expressway in Shahjahanpur district, Uttar Pradesh, on Friday, marking a key milestone in the country's defense preparation.
22 Apr 2025
BengaluruIAF officer alleges assault by biker; but what's real story
An Indian Air Force (IAF) officer alleged that he and his wife were allegedly assaulted in Bengaluru by a group of Kannada-speaking individuals while he was on his way to the airport.
19 Mar 2025
International Space Station (ISS)After Sunita Williams, this Indian astronaut will fly to ISS
In a historic first for India, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will fly on the upcoming Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) to the International Space Station (ISS).
17 Feb 2025
United States of AmericaIndia may buy F-35 fighter planes following Rafale model: Report
India is reportedly considering a restricted government-to-government purchase of F-35 fighter planes from the United States.
16 Feb 2025
National Disaster Response ForceWhat led to stampede at New Delhi railway station
In a tragic incident, a stampede at New Delhi Railway Station on Saturday night killed 18 people, including women and children.
15 Feb 2025
Donald Trump'Very encouraged...': Tharoor on Modi-Trump meeting
Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has welcomed the recent meeting of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and United States President Donald Trump.
13 Feb 2025
Hindustan Aeronautics LimitedWarplane maker HAL promises faster delivery after IAF chief's rebuke
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), India's state-owned fighter jet manufacturer, has promised to speed up the delivery of warplanes.
10 Feb 2025
AizawlMizoram: Row over proposal to hand Lengpui Airport to IAF
A political controversy has erupted in Mizoram over the state government's plan to hand over control of Lengpui Airport to the Indian Air Force (IAF).
26 Jan 2025
Droupadi MurmuIndia celebrates 76th Republic Day with grand parade
India celebrated its 76th Republic Day on Saturday with a stunning parade along Kartavya Path.
06 Nov 2024
GaganyaanISRO's Gaganyaan mission delayed to 2026: Here's why
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has pushed back its ambitious Gaganyaan mission, now slated for 2026, extending the original timeline by almost a year.
04 Nov 2024
AgraIAF's MiG-29 crashes near Agra, pilot ejects safely
A MiG-29 fighter jet of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed in an open field in Songa village, near Agra, Uttar Pradesh on Monday.
31 Oct 2024
Ranbir KapoorRanbir-Vicky might play Air Force officers in 'Love & War'
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming drama Love & War, starring Vicky Kaushal, Alia Bhatt, and Ranbir Kapoor has been making headlines of late.
28 Oct 2024
AirbusIndia's first private military aircraft plant inaugurated: Why it's game-changing
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Spanish counterpart Pedro Sanchez have inaugurated the Tata Aircraft Complex in Vadodara.
27 Oct 2024
Narendra ModiFirst India-made C-295 military aircraft to roll out in 2026
The first C-295 military aircraft, made in India, is likely to roll out of the Vadodara facility in September 2026.
07 Oct 2024
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)'State-sponsored murders...': BJP blames Stalin for Chennai air show tragedy
The deaths of five spectators at the Chennai air show have sparked a political feud in Tamil Nadu.
07 Oct 2024
Chennai5 dead, 100 hospitalized after Chennai IAF air show
An air show celebrating the Indian Air Force's 92nd anniversary turned tragic at Chennai's Marina Beach when over 12 lakh people rushed toward the exits, resulting in five deaths and numerous injuries.
02 Oct 2024
BiharIAF chopper makes forced landing in flood-hit Bihar
An Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopter, engaged in relief operations in flood-affected Bihar, was forced to make an emergency landing on Wednesday afternoon.
22 Sep 2024
Emmanuel Macron'Nuclear submarines, jet engines...': France's big offer to India
The Emmanuel Macron government is prepared to discuss and support the construction of nuclear attack submarines, the complete transfer of technology for 110 kilo-Newton thrust aircraft engines, and fully capable underwater drones to India.
21 Sep 2024
MoscowAir Marshal Amar Preet Singh to be next IAF chief
Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh will take over as the next chief of the Indian Air Force (IAF) following the retirement of Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari on September 30.
18 Sep 2024
Make in IndiaWho is Mohana Singh, first woman Tejas fighter pilot
Squadron Leader Mohana Singh has made history by becoming the first woman fighter pilot to join the Indian Air Force's (IAF) elite 18 "Flying Bullets" squadron.
10 Sep 2024
Lockheed MartinTata, Lockheed Martin to manufacture C-130J Super Hercules in India
Lockheed Martin and Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) have forged a new partnership aimed at bolstering India's defense and aerospace capabilities.
03 Sep 2024
Andhra PradeshAndhra-Telangana on high alert: 31 dead, 4.5L displaced in floods
Unprecedented rainfall in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana has claimed the lives of 31 people and displaced over 4.5 lakh residents.
30 Aug 2024
GujaratAfter floods, Gujarat is grappling with problem of stray crocodiles
Vadodara in Gujarat is currently grappling with an unusual problem amid heavy floods caused by incessant rainfall.
23 Aug 2024
Indian ArmyTripura floods: Army rescues 330 civilians under 'Operation Jal Rahat'
The Indian Army has successfully rescued over 330 civilians from flood-affected areas in Tripura, as part of a comprehensive Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operation.
30 Jul 2024
India Meteorological Department (IMD)What IIT Delhi's landslide risk map revealed about Wayanad
Just a few months before the massive landslides hit Kerala's Wayanad, a landslide susceptibility map created by the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi indicated that 58.52% of the district was classified as having "high to very high" risk.
25 Jul 2024
Eknath ShindePune: 4 dead as rain wreaks havoc; Army on alert
Four people died in Pune due to rain-related incidents amid continuous heavy rain on Thursday.
21 Jul 2024
AirbusAirbus assessing 8 Indian sites for H125 helicopter assembly line
Airbus, the renowned French aircraft manufacturer, is currently evaluating eight potential locations in India, to establish its final assembly line (FAL) for H125 helicopters.
07 Jul 2024
StartupsIAF to use Pixxel's satellites for border vigilance by 2025
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has contracted Bengaluru-based space start-up Pixxel to enhance its border surveillance capabilities.
28 Jun 2024
Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi)Affected Delhi airport terminal was closing in a month: Report
The part of Terminal-1 of Delhi's Indira Gandhi Internation Airport—where a roof collapsed on Friday morning—was slated to close in a month, an official told The Telegraph Online.
23 Jun 2024
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)ISRO completes third reusable launch vehicle test: Know its significance
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully completed the third test in the Reusable Launch Vehicle Landing Experiment (LEX-03).
14 Jun 2024
Kerala'Wasn't allowed to visit Kuwait for relief operation…': Kerala minister
Kerala Health Minister Veena George on Friday said she was denied permission by the Centre to travel to Kuwait to coordinate assistance for the people from the state affected in the fire that killed at least 49 people, primarily Indians.
14 Jun 2024
KuwaitKuwaiti authorities detain 2 people for fire
Two people have been detained by Kuwaiti authorities following a deadly fire that resulted in the loss of 49 lives, primarily Indian workers.
13 Jun 2024
KuwaitKuwait fire: IAF to bring back Indians' mortal remains
The officials in Kuwait are conducting DNA tests on those killed in the tragic fire in the Mangaf area, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday.
