C-130J Super Hercules

C-130 landing in Kargil airstrip for the first time, video

Indian Air Force has set a big record here. The Air Force has landed the C-130J Super Hercules aircraft at the Kargil airstrip here at night. A video of this has also surfaced.

Jan 07, 2024, 12:06 PM IST

Purvanchal Expressway Launch: PM Modi lands in IAF's C-130J. Know all about Hercules aircraft

Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed in IAF's C-130J Super Hercules aircraft to inaugurate 341-kilometre long Purvanchal Expressway in Uttar Pradesh today.

Nov 16, 2021, 14:06 PM IST

BREAKING: PM Narendra Modi's C-130J Super Hercules lands on Purvanchal Expressway - See pics

PM Modi landed on the 3.2-km-long airstrip to inaugurate the Purvanchal Expressway. 

Nov 16, 2021, 12:39 PM IST

Indian Air Force takes part in Blue Flag, Israel's largest air exercise, for the first time

For the first time, the Indian Air Force or IAF is participating in Blue Flag 2017, Israel's largest aerial exercise.

Nov 06, 2017, 13:43 PM IST

C-17, Super Hercules: Giants saving lives from Kashmir to Chennai

Built by American aircraft maker Lockheed Martin, six C-130Js were purchased by India in 2008, and these are based at the Hindon Air Base, outside of Delhi.

Dec 07, 2015, 10:41 AM IST

Rolls Royce not to be blacklisted

The Defence Ministry has decided against blacklisting British engine manufacturer Rolls Royce and allowed the armed forces to do business related to essential requirements with the firm, which is facing a CBI probe for allegedly paying commissions and employing middlemen in contracts with state-owned HAL.

Aug 03, 2014, 21:26 PM IST