Guardians of Skies celebrates Air Force Day in Chandigarh, first time outside National Capital- Read here
A ceremonial parade was organized at the Air Force Station with Chief of Air Staff V.R. Chaudhari took the salute.
Oct 08, 2022, 13:20 PM IST
'Creation of weapon system branch for officers approved by govt': IAF chief on Air Force Day
"In December this year, we'd be inducting 3,000 Agniveer Vayu for initial training. This number will go up in the years to come," said Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari.
Oct 08, 2022, 10:58 AM IST
Indian Air Force Day 2022: IAF celebrates 90 years - See schedule for the event!
IAF Day 2022: The Indian Air Force which was formed on Oct 8, 1932, will complete 90 years today.
Oct 08, 2022, 09:05 AM IST
'Appropriate' measures put in place to deal with China along LAC in eastern Ladakh: IAF chief
Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari said that recent developments on the global stage show the need for a strong military to ward off any challenge.
Oct 04, 2022, 13:58 PM IST
Mahan Air bomb threat update: Iran-China flight lands safely in Guangzhou, declared 'HOAX'
Mahan Air Flight 81 from Tehran to Guangzhou requested for an emergency Landing at the Delhi International Airport after facing a potential bomb threat over Indian airspace.
Oct 03, 2022, 15:12 PM IST
Mahan Air bomb threat: IAF says Pilot refused to land plane in Jaipur, Chandigarh
While the Mahan Air pilot requested to land in Delhi at the IGI Airport, IAF and ATC gave them an option to land at the Jaipur and Chandigarh airports, which they refused.
Oct 03, 2022, 13:28 PM IST
IAF inducts first fleet of India-built Light Combat Helicopters; Rajnath Singh calls it a 'momentous occasion'
The 5.8-tonne twin-engine gunship chopper is armed with air-to-air missiles, 20 mm turret guns, rocket systems and other weapons.
Oct 03, 2022, 11:56 AM IST
Bomb THREAT on Iran-China Mahan Air flight over Indian airspace, IAF scrambles Sukhoi fighter jets
A ‘Bomb threat’ onboard Iranian passenger jet over Indian airspace has been reported by ANI. The passenger plane was moving from Iran to China, as per initial reports.
Oct 03, 2022, 11:20 AM IST
Rajnath Singh to attend FIRST Made-in-India Light Combat Helicopters induction ceremony today
The induction ceremony will be led by Rajnath Singh who has played a crucial role in progressing cases for buying indigenous platforms for forces.
Oct 03, 2022, 08:08 AM IST
IAF to formally induct indigenously-built Light Combat Helicopter tomorrow, all you need to know
Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. to be inducted in IAF was approved by Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Cabinet Committee on Security in March, reports PTI.
Oct 02, 2022, 14:01 PM IST
6 IAF officers charged with murder after trainee cadet found hanging in Bengaluru
Ankit Jha, IAF trainee was found dead in one of the rooms of AFTC. 6 IAF officers have been booked under murder charges
Sep 25, 2022, 16:17 PM IST
IAF to induct Made-in-India Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) on THIS day: IN PICS
The Indian Air Force is set to induct the 'Made-in-India' Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) at the Jodhpur Air Force Station on October 3, 2022; making it the most light weight helicopter to become part of the Indian defence forces giving impetus to high-altitude counter-insurgency operations.
Sep 20, 2022, 11:59 AM IST
IAF's Chinook heavy-lift helicopters to fly Namibian CHEETAHS to Kuno National Park in MP
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate the "Reintroduction of the Cheetah" project at the Kuno National Park in the Sheopur district of Madhya Pradesh on September 17."
Sep 15, 2022, 21:52 PM IST
After India sacks 3 IAF officers for accidental firing of Brahmos missile into Pakistan, Islamabad calls action 'unsatisfactory, inadequate'
A BrahMos missile was accidentally fired on March 9 and landed in Pakistan. Three officers of the Indian Air Force were sacked on Tuesday for the incident.
Aug 25, 2022, 07:30 AM IST
IAF Mi-35 attack helicopter makes precautionary landing in Rajasthan
A Mi-35 attack helicopter of the Indian Air Force has made a precautionary landing in a village near Hanumangarh district in Rajasthan. More details awaited.
IAF rescues sick Israeli man from high altitude Ladakh region
The said Israeli national was suffering from acute mountain sickness and was having difficulty breathing in the high-altitude area.
Aug 20, 2022, 20:52 PM IST
Indian Air Force Sarang, BEST helicopter aerobatics team in the world: IN PICS
Named after the National Bird of India, the IAF Sarang helicopter aerobatics team is one of the few such teams in the world and performs dangerous coordinated stunts in India and abroad, displaying their exceptional precision, accuracy and flying skills.
Aug 01, 2022, 12:54 PM IST
MiG-21: ‘Flying Coffin’, ‘Widow Maker’; the many names of India’s controversial Soviet-era fighter jet
MiG-21 crash is not the first incident involving the MiG-21 fighter jets and it is often called ‘Flying Coffin’ and ‘Widow Maker’ for the sheer number of crashes it has suffered over the years, killing many pilots of the IAF.
Jul 29, 2022, 15:34 PM IST
MiG-21 crash impact? IAF to retire one squadron by September 2022, entire fleet by 2025
MiG-21 crash update: After the MiG-21 crash that took place in Rajasthan, the Indian Air Force has announced to phase out the entire fleet of Russian combat aircraft by the year 2025.
Jul 29, 2022, 14:15 PM IST
MiG-21 Crash: India's 'Flying Coffin' crashes again killing 2 pilots, Image Gallery - IN PICS
MiG-21 Bison crash: An Indian Air Force's MiG-21 fighter jet crashed in the Bhimda village of Barmer District, Rajasthan on July 28 night, killing both the pilots. Here's a look at the jet often called 'Flying Coffin' and 'Widow Maker'.
Jul 29, 2022, 13:34 PM IST
