Indian Air Force: News
18 Jul 2018
Himachal PradeshIAF pilot dies in MiG-21 crash in Himachal Pradesh
A MiG-21 fighter jet crashed in Mehra Palli village in Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district today, killing an Indian Air Force pilot, officials said.
16 Jul 2018
IndiaSupersonic cruise missile BrahMos successfully test fired from Chandipur ITR
Supersonic cruise missile BrahMos was today successfully test fired from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) at Chandipur, Odisha.
15 Jul 2018
IndiaAnti-terror ops to be focus of mega military-drill in Russia
Boosting counter-terror cooperation and evolving a common strategy to deal with radicalization will be the focus of a mega military exercise in Russia next month, in which India, Pakistan, and other member nations of Shanghai Cooperation Organization will participate.
12 Jul 2018
Indian NavyIndian Navy has 24 vacancies with salary upto Rs. 81,100
The Indian Navy has issued a notification for 24 vacancies for the post of Civilian Motor Driver Grade-II for posting at the Headquarters, Goa Naval Area.
09 Jul 2018
India#DefenseDiaries: Tejas fighter jet misses another deadline for combat readiness
The indigenously developed Tejas fighter jet, first approved way back in 1983, has missed yet another deadline for becoming fully combat-ready.
07 Jul 2018
JaipurPM reaches Jaipur to address welfare scheme beneficiaries
PM Narendra Modi arrived in Jaipur today to address the beneficiaries of various welfare schemes of the BJP governments at the Center and in the state.
27 Jun 2018
NashikSukhoi aircraft crashes near Nashik; both pilots safe
A Sukhoi aircraft, awaiting induction in the Indian Air Force, crashed near Maharashtra's Nashik city today morning.
25 Jun 2018
Narendra ModiTake care of your health: PM to IAF-personnel who fainted
The summer heat took its toll on an IAF personnel who collapsed during the guard of honor ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan for visiting Seychelles President Danny Faure.
23 Jun 2018
Indian ArmyMP woman, a tea-seller's daughter, to join IAF as fighter-pilot
On June 7, when the reSults of Indian Air Force (IAF) were declared, there was one name that stood out: Aanchal Gangwal.
23 Jun 2018
IndiaIndia to host Sri Lankan military-personnel to strengthen military ties
In a step to strengthen military ties, India will host Sri Lankan military personnel and their families next week.
17 Jun 2018
KarnatakaIAF ready to take on any contingency: Air Chief Marshal
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has "amply displayed" its operational preparedness to take on any contingency in the recently-concluded "Gaganshakti" exercise, Chief of Air Staff BS Dhanoa said.
13 Jun 2018
ChhattisgarhChhattisgarh: PM Modi to inaugurate expanded Bhilai steel plant tomorrow
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a one-day visit to Chhattisgarh tomorrow where he will dedicate the modernized and expanded Bhilai steel plant to the nation.
13 Jun 2018
IndiaIMD to commission 27 doppler-radars across country for weather warning
At least 27 doppler radars would be soon commissioned across India which would provide severe weather warning to stakeholders as much as six hours in advance, an India Meteorological Department (IMD) official said in Goa's Panaji yesterday.
13 Jun 2018
Narendra ModiRafale Deal: All you need to know about the controversy
In April 2015, when PM Modi had announced the purchase of 36 "ready-to-fly" Rafale jets, the nation rejoiced, but the incessant attacks by the Congress over the new deal has raised some valid concerns.
05 Jun 2018
GujaratAir Force's Jaguar aircraft crashes in Gujarat, officer killed
A commanding officer (CO) of the Indian Air Force was killed when the fighter plane he was in crashed in Kutch district of Gujarat this morning.
31 May 2018
ChandigarhChandigarh airport reopening on June 1: Here are the details
After a 20-day closure for runway expansion and repairs, the Chandigarh International Airport is finally all set to reopen on June 1.
30 May 2018
Indian RailwaysRecruitment: SBI, Air Force, Railways, ISRO, IOCL seek qualified candidates
A number of government agencies and institutes have issued notification for more than 1,000 vacancies overall in various fields.
30 May 2018
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)Delhi: 16 hours later, Malviya Nagar fire rages on
On Wednesday, the Indian Air Force launched a Mi-17 helicopter attached with a Bambi bucket to curtail a massive fire that has been raging on for the last 16 hours in Delhi's Malviya Nagar.
29 May 2018
Indian Army#CareerBytes: How to join Indian Air Force, Navy after Class-12?
Millions of youngsters dream to join the defense forces and get an opportunity to serve the country, living a life filled with glory and pride.
27 May 2018
IndiaIndia, Russia seal Rs. 40,000cr deal for S-400 Triumf missiles
India has concluded price negotiations with Russia for a nearly Rs. 40,000 crore deal to acquire S-400 Triumf air defense missile systems for the Indian Air Force, officials said.
26 May 2018
Bihar25-year-old Indian Air Force employee shot dead in Bihar
An Indian Air Force employee was shot dead by a group of people in Bihar's Nalanda district.
24 May 2018
Hindustan TimesFire in Trikuta-hills leads to suspension of Vaishno Devi Yatra
After a raging forest fire took over Trikuta Hills, about 50 kms from Jammu, the Vaishno Devi Yatra was suspended on Wednesday.
20 May 2018
Delhi PoliceDelhi: Man arrested for killing wife in her clinic
Delhi Police arrested a 45-year-old man, who had visited his wife's clinic to kill her, from northeast Delhi's Maujpur area yesterday.
02 May 2018
Bipin RawatRajasthan: Over 20,000 Army troops engage in 'Vijay Prahar' exercise
Over 20,000 troops of the strike formations of the Army's South Western Command are engaged in the "Vijay Prahar" exercise to fine-tune the Army's jointmanship with Indian Air Force (IAF) near Suratgarh in Rajasthan.
27 Apr 2018
Indian ArmyThis Pune-couple on a mission to help Siachen soldiers breathe
A Pune-based couple, in their 60s, has sold most of their ornaments to install an oxygen plant at the Indian Army's main base camp in Siachen, which will be a huge help to almost 9,000 soldiers posted there.
27 Apr 2018
IndiaIndia hands over helicopter, tanks to Bangladesh as 1971 memorabilia
India has handed over a Mi-4 helicopter and two PT-76 tanks to Bangladesh as part of 1971 Liberation War memorabilia.
27 Apr 2018
Pakistan NewsIndia's indigenously developed Tejas is aircraft of future: IAF Chief
Air Force Chief BS Dhanoa said if Pakistan's fighter jet JF-17 is aircraft of the present, then India's indigenously developed Tejas is the future.
25 Apr 2018
Indian ArmyGaganShakti-2018: 13-day mega exercise sees 14,000 men, 11,000 sorties
The Indian Air Force (IAF) flew as many as 11,000 sorties in its mega 13-day GaganShakti exercise, which came to an end April 22.
22 Apr 2018
IndiaThales looking at role in India's nuclear submarine project
French defense company Thales has said it is working on doubling its footprint in India by expanding its overall product portfolios with a major focus on India's ambitious project to build a fleet of nuclear-powered attack submarines.
22 Apr 2018
KolkataAirport Authority of India recruits its first woman firefighter
Firefighting in Indian aviation is no longer a man's job alone.
17 Apr 2018
Narendra ModiPM Modi can't face Lok Sabha for 15 minutes: RaGa
Hitting out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress President Rahul Gandhi today said the PM is traveling across the country but he does not have 15 minutes to give a speech in the Lok Sabha.
17 Apr 2018
Indian ArmyGaganshakti-2018: Historic Air Force exercise 'shakes heavens, splits Earth'
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is in the middle of its largest exercise in three decades, with more than 1,100 aircraft involved in "flying a lot of sorties and dropping a lot of bombs," said Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa.
12 Apr 2018
RajasthanRajasthan: IAF's drill to check forces' real time operational preparedness
Rajasthan-based Air Force stations, which are close to Indo-Pak borders are participating in the ongoing Indian Air Force's combat exercises, defense officials said.
10 Apr 2018
Indian Army9 years later, Indian Army to get 1.86L bulletproof jackets
The Indian Army has inked a Rs. 639cr deal for 1.86L bulletproof jackets (BPJs) with a domestic company after successful field evaluation trials.
08 Apr 2018
Jammu And KashmirPunjab sites on-alert after suspected threats from Pakistan-based LeT, JeM
Air Force (IAF) stations and other important installations in Punjab are on alert after 'fresh inputs' received by intelligence agencies.
08 Apr 2018
IndiaIAF begins process to buy 110 fighter jets worth $15bn
Indian Air Force (IAF) began the process of buying around 110 fighter jets worth an estimated $15bn. This will be one of the largest orders in recent years.
06 Apr 2018
IndiaIAF starts process of procuring 114 fighter jets
The IAF today started the process of acquiring a fleet of 114 fighter jets which are expected to significantly enhance its overall strike capability.
03 Apr 2018
UttarakhandMi-17 IAF chopper crashes in Uttarakhand, no casualty
Six people on board were injured when a Mi-17 chopper of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed in Kedarnath, Uttarakhand, while landing this morning.
29 Mar 2018
IndiaIndia wants to legalize Indian Standard Time. Here's why
India wants to legalize the Indian Standard Time (IST), as it gets more cautious about security and cyber-attacks, areas where every second matters.
28 Mar 2018
Lok SabhaIndian Army and Navy has shortage of 274 pilots: Government
Subhash Bhamre, Minister of State in the Defense Ministry, today informed Lok Sabha that there is a shortage of 274 pilots in the Army and the Navy.
