IAF finishes black-topping of Nyoma landing strip near LAC Indian Air Force's Nyoma ALG in Ladakh being upgraded to handle fighter jets, enhancing India's strategic advantage near LAC. The Hindu · Mar 2, 2024
President’s honours for two IAF fighter squadrons, two static units Murmu to award President’s Colours to IAF squadrons 'Flying Daggers' and 'Valiants' for exemplary service during the 1999 Kargil war, along with other units on March 8. The Hindu · Mar 1, 2024
IAF’s Navigation Training School to mark platinum jubilee milestone on March 1 Celebrate the platinum jubilee of the Navigation Training School at Air Force Station, Begumpet with seminars and air displays. The Hindu · Feb 28, 2024
Gaganyaan astronauts | IAF fighter pilots with distinguished service Meet the Gaganyaan astronaut-designates, experienced fighter pilots with diverse backgrounds, ready for India's space mission. The Hindu · Feb 27, 2024
Air Force deploys Dornier aircraft to transport liver from Pune to Delhi The Indian Air Force deployed its Dornier aircraft at short notice to airlift a team of doctors from the Army Hospital here to retrieve a liver from Pune to save the life of an army veteran. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Feb 25, 2024
Full spectrum self-sufficiency required in defence, especially aerospace: DCAS A nation has to become “industrially strong” and full spectrum self-sufficiency is required in defence, especially in the aerospace sector, Deputy Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit said on February 23. The Hindu · Feb 23, 2024
Digital flight control computer for Tejas Mk1A flown successfully In a significant development towards the Tejas Mk1A programme, the Digital Fly by Wire Flight Control Computer (DFCC) was integrated into prototype LSP7 and successfully flown on Monday. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Feb 20, 2024
IAF showcases its weapons arsenal, firepower at Pokhran The Pokhran range near Jaisalmer reverberated with thunderous explosions and applause as the latest platforms of the IAF, along with legacy platforms, demonstrated their capability and firepower The Hindu · Feb 17, 2024
Embraer teams up with Mahindra to bid for IAF’s medium transport aircraft deal Embraer and Mahindra sign MoU to jointly bid for Indian Air Force's Medium Transport Aircraft tender. The Hindu · Feb 9, 2024
Air Force Centre of Excellence for Maritime Survival and Air Rescue planned at Kappil The Air Force is establishing an Air Force Centre of Excellence for Maritime Survival and Air Rescue (AFCEMSAR) at Kappil in Kollam district, serving as the nodal centre for training IAF crew in maritime survival and air rescue operations. The Hindu · Feb 9, 2024
‘Biggest event of the year’: News channels had ‘historic’ TRPs thanks to Ram Mandir Since December, your news and social media feeds were probably drenched with updates on the Ram temple’s consecration. Which Bollywood stars were in attendance? What was in the goody bags handed to attendees? What colour was the sanctum sanctorum? How many IAF choppers were co-opted into the celebration? Newslaundry · Feb 7, 2024
IAF to conduct Exercise Vayu Shakti-2024 in a ‘near-realistic scenario’ The Indian Air Force (IAF) will display its full spectrum of combat and fire capabilities during Exercise Vayu Shakti-2024 in a “near-realistic scenario” at the Pokhran firing range in Rajasthan on February 17, Vice Chief of Air Force Air Marshal A.P. Singh said. The Hindu · Feb 2, 2024
India displays military might, women power and diverse cultural heritage in Republic Day parade New Delhi celebrates its 75th Republic Day with a grand display of women power, cultural heritage, and military might. The Hindu · Jan 26, 2024
IAF woman officer from Mysuru to fly MiG-29 at Republic Day parade flypast in New Delhi Bengaluru woman officer to pilot MiG-29 fighter in Republic Day parade, a rare opportunity early in her career. The Hindu · Jan 25, 2024
Newslaundry · Jan 25, 2024 Over-the-top coverage, bounty of ads: The saffron hues of Big Media on Ram Mandir This was the first paragraph of the front-page story in The Times of India on January 23:
The Hindu · Jan 24, 2024 India, France, UAE conduct mega air exercise over Arabian Sea India, France and the UAE carried out a mega air exercise over the Arabian Sea against the backdrop of the rising global concerns over Houthi militants targeting several commercial vessels
The Hindu · Jan 19, 2024 Republic Day parade to be women-centric, showcasing India as ‘mother of democracy’ India's Republic Day parade will showcase the country's cultural heritage, diversity, and women-centric performances, with special guests in attendance.
The Hindu · Jan 19, 2024 Tri-services women contingent, C-295 transport aircraft to make debut at Republic Day parade New Delhi's 144 personnel tri-service women contingent and the Indian Air Force's C-295 aircraft will make its debut in the Republic Day Parade.
The Hindu · Jan 18, 2024 Eyewitness identifies JKLF chief Yasin Malik as shooter behind 1990 killing of four IAF men Former JKLF chief Yasin Malik accused of opening fire on IAF personnel in 1990, attends court proceedings via video.
The Guardian - AU · Jan 15, 2024 US ship south-east of Aden hit by Houthi missile; two Palestinians kill woman and injure several in Israel – as it happened US military says anti-ship ballistic missile fired by Houthi militants hit container ship; police describe incident in Raanana, north of Tel Aviv, as terrorist attack
The Hindu · Jan 14, 2024 Indian armed forces one of the finest in the world: IAF chief The Indian armed forces have transformed with changing times to meet the challenges of the “entire spectrum of warfare,” IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari said on January 14.
The Hindu · Jan 12, 2024 Possible debris of IAF aircraft located in Bay of Bengal after 7 years An Autonomous Underwater Vehicle (AUV) locates debris of missing IAF An-32 in the Bay of Bengal after seven years.
Dynamite News · Jan 8, 2024 Republic Day 2024: Women Agniveer Vayu soldiers in IAF contingent for the Parade Women Agniveer Vayu soldiers will participate in the Indian Air Force contingent for the Republic Day parade this year. Read further on Dynamite News:
The Hindu · Jan 7, 2024 In a first, IAF C-130 with Garud commandos makes night landing at Kargil ALG IAF C-130 J aircraft recently carried out first night landing at Kargil ALG, demonstrating capability to carry out specialised missions round the clock.
Dynamite News · Jan 7, 2024 IAF's C-130 J aircraft successfully carries out maiden night landing at Kargil airstrip The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Sunday announced a significant milestone as an IAF C-130 J aircraft executed a night landing at the Kargil airstrip. Read further on Dynamite News: