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25th Kargil Vijay Diwas: IAF performs stunts at UP's Saharanpur Air Force Station Saharanpur (UP): Kargil Vijay Diwas' 25th anniversary celebrations underway at Sarasawa Air Force Station on July 13. Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari also arrived to attend the event. Earlier, VR Chaudhari paid tribute to the air w...
13 Jul, 2024, 01.53 PM ISTTaiwan on alert over 'waves' of missile tests in north China Taiwan's defence ministry is closely monitoring missile tests in China's Inner Mongolia region. Air defence forces are on alert as tensions remain high between Taiwan and China. President Lai Ching-te's calls for talks with China have been rejected,...
13 Jul, 2024, 11.16 AM ISTAgniveer shoots himself with service rifle at Agra's Air Force Station The Indian Air Force (IAF) has initiated an inquiry to ascertain the circumstances leading to Shrikant's death. His cremation took place on Thursday in his native village Narayanpur, with a ceremonial guard of honour.
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WWII-era Japanese bomb safely detonated in Jhargram, prompts evacuations On June 29, workers conducting routine digging in Bhulanpur village, Jhargram, unearthed a large cylindrical object suspected to be a Japanese bomb from World War II. The discovery drew immediate attention, leading to a coordinated response involvin...
06 Jul, 2024, 12.46 PM ISTIAF chief inaugurates Weapon Systems School to recalibrate Air Force The Indian Air Force (IAF) inaugurated a Weapon Systems School (WSS) in Hyderabad on Tuesday. The school's aim is to recalibrate and transform the IAF into a future-oriented force. The ceremony was led by IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari.
02 Jul, 2024, 04.08 PM ISTSecurity forces on high alert after two armed men spotted in Punjab's Pathankot Security forces in Punjab's Pathankot remain vigilant following recent terror attacks in Dinanagar and the Pathankot airbase, prompting a thorough search operation in the region.
26 Jun, 2024, 12.07 PM ISTIsraeli airstrike kills eight at Gaza aid centre, witnesses say The Israeli military did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Juliette Touma, UNRWA's Director of Communications, said the agency was looking into the details of the reported attack before providing more information.
24 Jun, 2024, 01.25 AM ISTIndia's helicopters being flown with Maldives defence personnel onboard: media report Weeks after India withdrew its military personnel from the Maldives, the two helicopters gifted by New Delhi are still operational, flown with a Maldives National Defence Force (MNDF) soldier on board. President Mohamed Muizzu, who pledged to remove...
04 Jun, 2024, 05.22 PM ISTCombined passing out parade of Agniveervayu trainees held at Tambaram IAF 1,983 trainees, including 234 women, passed out from MTI and WTI after 22 weeks of military training at Air Force Station, Tambaram.
01 Jun, 2024, 05.00 PM ISTSatellite images show China's J-20 stealth fighters near Indian border in Sikkim Satellite images reveal China's deployment of J-20 stealth fighters near the Indian border in Tibet. This strategic move places the advanced aircraft within proximity to India, raising regional tensions. India counters with its Rafale fighters and u...
30 May, 2024, 08.00 PM ISTIndia successfully test-fires Rudra-II air-to-surface missile from Su-30 fighter jet India successfully test-fired the RudraM-II air-to-surface missile from a Su-30 fighter jet, marking a significant advancement in its defence capabilities. The missile, incorporating indigenous technologies, met all trial objectives, validating its ...
30 May, 2024, 11.48 AM ISTSat phones, special runners and more... all in place for polls in Anantnag-Rajouri Elections in the last of the five seats in Jammu and Kashmir take place against the backdrop of four terror incidents, including one that claimed the life of an Indian Air Force soldier and a former BJP sarpanch.
24 May, 2024, 02.18 PM ISTNo unauthorised operation by Indian military pilots in Maldives: High Commission India dismisses Maldivian Defence Minister's claim of unauthorized operation by Indian military helicopter pilots in 2019. Relations strained as President Mohamed Muizzu demanded withdrawal of Indian military troops by May 10. Defence Minister Ghass...
14 May, 2024, 08.51 PM ISTQuality of play, skill level continued to grow: IAF chief Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari praised the 'Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh Memorial' hockey tournament, stating that it has raised the quality of play to international standards. He commended the teams for their competitive spirit and ...
30 Apr, 2024, 09.54 PM ISTRampage Missiles inducted by Indian Air Force, Navy; Boost to long-range precision strikes The Indian Air Force has bolstered its fighter aircraft fleet with the induction of the Rampage long-range supersonic air-to-ground missiles, capable of striking targets up to 250 km away. This missile, known as the High-Speed Low Drag-Mark 2 missil...
28 Apr, 2024, 08.33 PM ISTUkraine says it 'ran out of missiles' to stop Russian strike ruining power station Ukraine's President Zelenskiy revealed that a lack of air defense missiles left the country vulnerable to a devastating Russian missile attack on its largest power plant near Kyiv. Zelenskiy stated that out of 11 missiles, only seven were intercepte...
16 Apr, 2024, 04.53 PM ISTMassive security deployment in Bastar for Lok Sabha Polls: 350 IAF companies, 10 choppers assigned Extensive security measures are underway in Bastar ahead of the first phase of Lok Sabha elections, with 350 companies of security personnel deployed alongside ten Indian Air Force choppers. The region, known for Maoist insurgency, will see heighten...
10 Apr, 2024, 02.46 PM ISTHelicopter Unit inducted at Air Force Station Thanjavur One Helicopter Unit has been inducted at Air Force Station Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu, a move that will ensure availability of sufficient resources with the Southern Air Command's headquarters to enhance operational capabilities as well as meet peaceti...
20 Mar, 2024, 09.36 PM ISTAssam: Air display by Indian Air Force's Rafale, Surya Kiran team leaves spectators spellbound The Indian Air Force showcased a stunning air display at Air Force Station Chabua. The Surya Kiran team captivated thousands of spectators with precision flying. The airshow featured fighter jets, transport aircraft, and helicopters like the Rafale ...
24 Feb, 2024, 09.10 PM ISTIAF trainer aircraft crashes in West Bengal; both pilots eject safely A Hawk trainer aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed in West Bengal's Paschim Medinipur district during a training sortie on Tuesday. Both pilots ejected safely, and there were no casualties or damage to civilian property. The crash occurre...
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