Indian Air Force: News
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.
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.
'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.
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.
IAF grounds Tejas jets after 3rd crash in 2 years
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has grounded its entire fleet of around 30 single-seat Tejas jets after it reportedly lost another Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) in an accident.
C-130J with PM Modi makes historic landing on Assam highway
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's aircraft has made a historic landing at the Northeast's first Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) in Moran, Assam, on Saturday morning.
How Embraer is strengthening its supply chain in India
Brazilian aerospace major Embraer has announced plans to strengthen its supply chain in India.
Pakistan begins repairs at Bholari hangar IAF destroyed in May
The Pakistan Air Force (PAF) has started the process of reconstructing a hangar at the Bholari airbase, which was severely damaged in an Indian Air Force (IAF) attack on May 10, 2025.
Tejas Mk1A delivery crisis deepens as March deadline slips further
The delivery of indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk1a fighter jets is likely to be delayed beyond May.
Video: IAF choppers battle forest fire in Arunachal at 9,500ft
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has launched an aerial firefighting operation to combat a massive forest fire in Arunachal Pradesh's Lohit Valley.
Adani and Embraer to make regional aircraft in India
Adani Group and Brazilian aerospace giant Embraer have announced a strategic partnership to establish a regional aircraft manufacturing facility in India.
Trapped in snow, teens die; dog guards bodies for days
Two young relatives, Biksit Rana (19) and Piyush (13), tragically lost their lives after getting trapped in heavy snowfall in Himachal Pradesh's Chamba district.
India's air superiority forced Pakistan to seek ceasefire: Think tank
The Indian Air Force (IAF) achieved air superiority over large parts of Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, a Swiss military think tank has said.
Shubhanshu Shukla gets Ashok Chakra, India's highest peacetime military medal
Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, Group Captain in the Indian Air Force, has been awarded the Ashoka Chakra. The award is India's highest peacetime military decoration.
Speeding Thar runs over IAF aspirant who was out jogging
Anaya Sharma, an 18-year-old Indian Air Force aspirant, was killed in a hit-and-run accident on a Jaipur expressway on Wednesday morning.
IAF, IIT Madras to design an indigenous airborne communication system
The Indian Air Force's (IAF) Software Development Institute (SDI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras.
Zardari admits bunker advice during India's 'Operation Sindoor' strikes
Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari revealed on Saturday that he was advised to take shelter in a bunker during "Operation Sindoor."
'Not sorry': Congress's Prithviraj Chavan defiant on Operation Sindoor remark
Former Maharashtra Chief Minister Prithviraj Chavan has refused to apologize for his controversial statement that India was "defeated" on the first day of Operation Sindooron.
'Congress hates armed forces': BJP slams Chavan's 'Operation Sindoor' remarks
The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has slammed former Maharashtra chief minister Prithviraj Chavan for his remarks on the Indian Air Force and "Operation Sindoor."
Ex-IAF officer arrested in Assam on spying charges
A retired Indian Air Force officer has been arrested in Assam's Sonitpur district on charges of having links with a Pakistani espionage network.
Massive fire at Guwahati commercial complex still burning after 33hrs
A massive fire has been raging at the Swagata Square Complex in Guwahati, Assam, since early Wednesday.
'Ditwah' effect: Schools, colleges shut in 3 districts, including Chennai
In the wake of heavy rains due to 'Ditwah', which was categorized as a cyclonic storm before being downgraded to a deep depression, all schools and colleges in Chennai, Tiruvallur and Kanchipuram districts will remain closed on December 2.
'Operation Sagar Bandhu' rescues hundreds, sends relief to Sri Lanka
Cyclone 'Ditwah' has wreaked havoc in Sri Lanka, killing 334 and displacing thousands. The cyclone has also left nearly 400 people missing as rescue operations continue for the fifth day.
Tejas jet is 'absolutely safe': HAL chief after Dubai crash
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Chairman and Managing Director, D K Sunil, has said that the Tejas fighter jet is "absolutely safe."
Indian Army to increase Agniveer recruitment to 1 lakh annually
The Indian Army is planning to significantly increase its annual recruitment of Agniveers, the soldiers recruited under the Agnipath scheme, The Indian Express reported.
China exploited India-Pakistan conflict to test its weapons: US report
China took advantage of the recent conflict between India and Pakistan in May to conduct a real-world combat test of its weapons systems, a United States congressional panel has revealed.
Who was Namansh Syal, IAF pilot killed in Tejas crash
Wing Commander Namansh Syal of the Indian Air Force was killed in a tragic accident at the Dubai Airshow 2025.
Farhan Akhtar's '120 Bahadur' to release in 800+ defense theaters
Farhan Akhtar's upcoming war drama, 120 Bahadur, will be the first film to release across India's defense theater network.
India's highest airfield, Nyoma in Ladakh, becomes fully operational
India's highest airfield, the Nyoma Advanced Landing Ground (ALG), has become fully operational.
270 Indians rescued from Myanmar cyber scam centers repatriated
In a major international rescue operation, 270 Indian nationals were repatriated from Thailand on Thursday. The operation was launched after they escaped from cyber scam centers in Myawaddy, Myanmar.
'Operation Safed Sagar' first-look: Siddharth's patriotic show celebrates IAF's heroism
Netflix recently unveiled the first look of its upcoming series Operation Safed Sagar at the inaugural Sekhon Indian Air Force Marathon 2025 (SIM-25) in New Delhi.
PM leads national celebrations for Sardar Patel's 150th birth anniversary
Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the national celebrations for the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel at the Statue of Unity in Gujarat on Friday.
India's 'Trishul' war drill to test combat readiness irritates Pakistan
India has launched a major tri-service military exercise, 'Trishul,' along the Pakistan border.
IAF to buy mid-air refueling aircraft from Israel for ₹8,000cr
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is likely to award an ₹8,000 crore contract to Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) for six mid-air refueling aircraft.
Defense Acquisition Council clears ₹79,000cr proposals for armed forces
The Defense Acquisition Council (DAC), headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has given the green light to a slew of capital acquisition proposals at a meeting.
Who are 6 'Operation Sindoor' heroes awarded the Vir Chakra
The Indian government has conferred six officers of the Indian Army and Indian Air Force with the Vir Chakra, India's third-highest wartime gallantry award.
India becomes world's 3rd-strongest air power; how it overtook China
India has surpassed China to become the world's third-strongest aerial power, according to the World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft (WDMMA).
IAF tests indigenously developed parachute system at 32,000 feet
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has successfully tested the Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS) at an altitude of 32,000 feet.
Over 100 Pakistani soldiers killed during 'Operation Sindoor': Army DGMO
During "Operation Sindoor," which lasted from May 7 to May 10, over 100 Pakistani soldiers were killed along the Line of Control (LoC), Indian Army's Director General Military Operations Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai has claimed.
Bihar IAF retiree stages funeral to see 'who'd show up'
In a bizarre turn of events, a retired Indian Air Force (IAF) officer staged his own funeral in Gaya, Bihar.
'Rawalpindi Chicken Tikka...Balakot Tiramisu': Menu named after Op Sindoor targets
A food menu from the Indian Air Force's (IAF) 93rd anniversary celebrations has gone viral for its unique names.
5 Pakistani F-16, JF-17 jets destroyed during Op Sindoor: IAF
Indian Air Force (IAF) chief Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh has revealed more details of Operation Sindoor.
Putin likely to visit India on December 5-6
Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit India on December 5 and 6 for a summit with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, multipe news channels reported.