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IAF to begin 2-day combat drills in western sector as tensions with Pak peak
India has issued a NOTAM (notice to airmen) regarding airspace restrictions in the exercise area in Rajasthan that extends towards the Pakistan border
Updated on May 06, 2025 10:04 PM IST
Garrison engineer held taking bribe at Air Force station in Darbhanga
The assistant Garrison engineer of MES was caught taking a ₹50,000 bribe from a contractor in exchange for processing a bill for a road construction project
Published on May 04, 2025 03:25 PM IST
Bishnu K Jha
Chief of Air Staff meets PM Modi amid rising India-Pak tensions
This meeting comes a day after Navy Chief Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi also met PM Modi on Saturday.
Updated on May 04, 2025 02:19 PM IST
IAF jets conduct night drill on Ganga Expressway airstrip in UP's Shahjahanpur
The drill featured precision landings, take-offs, and tactical moves by Rafale, Sukhoi, Jaguar, Mirage-2000, and M-32 jets.
Published on May 03, 2025 01:23 PM IST
IAF conducts night drill with fighter jets on Ganga Expressway airstrip in Shahjahanpur
IAF conducts night drill with fighter jets on Ganga Expressway airstrip in Shahjahanpur
Updated on May 03, 2025 11:24 AM IST
PTI |
IAF jets to roar over Ganga Expressway in landmark airstrip landing in UP
IAF fighter jets will touch down and take off from the Ganga Expressway airstrip in daylight, and thereafter, between 7pm and 10pm.
Updated on May 02, 2025 01:56 PM IST
Holy relics of Lord Buddha to be transported to Vietnam by special IAF aircraft for exposition
Holy relics of Lord Buddha to be transported to Vietnam by special IAF aircraft for exposition
Published on May 01, 2025 08:36 PM IST
PTI |
India’s first expressway airstrip with night landing facility ready: UP govt
Shahjahanpur's Ganga Expressway will be India's first with a night landing facility for IAF jets, enhancing security amid rising tensions with Pakistan.
Published on Apr 28, 2025 06:04 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Join armed forces: Air Force ex-chief to youth in Ludhiana
Drawing from his career in the Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa (retd) urged leaders to embody resilience, ethical integrity and strategic vision in a rapidly evolving global landscape
Published on Apr 27, 2025 05:14 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
Object falls from IAF aircraft, damages house in MP's Shivpuri; inquiry ordered
The Indian Air Force said it has instituted "an inquiry into the incident".
Updated on Apr 26, 2025 12:10 AM IST
PTI |
SC questions IAF over denial of family pension to stepmother of air force personnel
SC questions IAF over denial of family pension to stepmother of air force personnel
Published on Apr 25, 2025 12:42 PM IST
PTI |
IAF Corporal from Arunachal among victims of Pahalgam terror attack
Corporal Tage Hailyang, a native of Tajang village in the Lower Subansiri district, as on on vacation when the incident occurred
Published on Apr 23, 2025 12:01 PM IST
Damien Lepcha
IAF official attack: Air Force says it is assisting local authorities in investigating case
IAF official attack: Air Force says it is assisting local authorities in investigating case
Published on Apr 22, 2025 04:34 PM IST
PTI |
Axiom's Ax-4 astronaut-designate Shubhanshu Shukla’s mantra is ‘to dream big’
Indian Air Force test pilot Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, chosen for Axiom mission, is set to become the first Indian to visit International Space Station.
Updated on Apr 22, 2025 09:41 AM IST
'Just another road rage': Bengaluru Police on IAF officer’s fist fight
CCTV footage contradicts Indian Air Force officer's claim of language-based assault in Bengaluru. Police said they will collect more evidence.
Updated on Apr 22, 2025 08:10 AM IST
HT News Desk | Edited by Pathi Venkata Thadhagath
Twist in Bengaluru road rage as CCTV videos show IAF officer thrashing man
A Bengaluru man was arrested for allegedly assaulting an IAF officer. CCTV footage purportedly shows that the officer was the first to attack the accused.
Updated on Apr 22, 2025 01:15 PM IST
HT News Desk | Reported by Coovercolly Indresh
IAF chopper makes emergency landing in Jamnagar; no casualties reported
According to the local police, the chopper made an emergency landing around 11 am on the outskirts of Changa village near Rangmati dam
Published on Apr 21, 2025 05:08 PM IST
PTI |
IAF officer alleges assault in Bengaluru; FIR registered against unknown persons
IAF officer alleges assault in Bengaluru; FIR registered against unknown persons
Published on Apr 21, 2025 04:46 PM IST
PTI |
Manufacturing aero engines a challenge, says Rajnath Singh
India aims to enhance aero engine manufacturing for fighter planes, engaging global firms to bridge technology gaps, says Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
Published on Apr 18, 2025 07:34 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
He led from cockpit, not just command room: Tributes pour in for Marshal Arjan Singh on birth anniversary
He led from cockpit, not just command room: Tributes pour in for Marshal Arjan Singh on birth anniversary
Published on Apr 15, 2025 06:27 PM IST
PTI |
GPS spoofing: Every mission was achieved as planned, says IAF
GPS spoofing: Every mission was achieved as planned, says IAF
Published on Apr 15, 2025 09:09 AM IST
PTI |
IAF planes faced GPS spoofing in Myanmar's airspace while carrying relief materials for quake victims: Sources
IAF planes faced GPS spoofing in Myanmar's airspace while carrying relief materials for quake victims: Sources
Updated on Apr 13, 2025 10:42 PM IST
PTI |
Need to reorganise India’s military aviation sector
The government must conduct a time-bound review and rationalise independent, but similar, projects of multiple government agencies
Published on Apr 11, 2025 08:46 PM IST
Army’s UAV crashes into IAF tower at Technical airport, Jammu, soldier critically injured
The incident occurred at approximately 2.45 pm when the UAV, which was returning from a routine reconnaissance sortie, reportedly went out of control during landing and crashed into the tower, hitting Naik Surinder Pal in the process
Published on Apr 11, 2025 08:50 AM IST
Ravi Krishnan Khajuria , Jammu
MoD signs deal with BEL for electronic warfare suites for Mi-17 V5 choppers
This state-of-the-art EW Suite will considerably enhance operational survivability of the helicopters in hostile environment, the defence ministry said
Updated on Apr 07, 2025 07:41 PM IST
India continues aid to earthquake-hit Myanmar, 800 patients treated so far
The aid is part of Operation Brahma -- India's comprehensive relief mission, launched after the 7.7-magnitude earthquake on March 28.
Published on Apr 06, 2025 08:23 PM IST
ANI |
IAF para jump instructor dies due to injuries during demo drop in UP's Agra
The Air Force released a statement expressing grief over the incident and extended condolences to the family of the deceased para instructor.
Updated on Apr 06, 2025 06:00 AM IST
'Baby, tu aaya kyon nahi’: IAF pilot’s fiancée breaks down at funeral
Siddharth Yadav, who died in a Jaguar jet crash, had recently come home on leave and got engaged on March 23. He had gone back to join duty on March 31.
Updated on Apr 05, 2025 04:56 PM IST
Grief-stricken but proud, IAF pilot’s family performs last rites in Haryana’s Rewari
Flight lieutenant Siddharth Yadav, 28, who lost his life in Jaguar crash in Jamnagar, was fourth-generation soldier and had got engaged 10 days ago.
Published on Apr 04, 2025 01:36 PM IST
Who was IAF pilot Siddharth Yadav killed in Gujarat Jaguar crash?
Siddharth Yadav, an IAF pilot, died in a Jaguar fighter jet crash near Gujarat's Jamnagar. The IAF has initiated a Court of Inquiry into the incident.
Updated on Apr 04, 2025 03:31 PM IST