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A model of India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft, the country’s proposed fifth-generation stealth fighter jet.

India opens ₹15,000 crore bid race for AMCA stealth fighter

May 27, 2026, 05:07 PM - 3 min read

The Defence Ministry has invited bids from three shortlisted Indian consortiums for development of five AMCA stealth fighter prototypes under a ₹15,000 crore programme.

Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal A P Singh felicitates Saanya after she became the first woman officer in the Indian Air Force to earn the prestigious Cat-A Qualified Flying Instructor (QFI) qualification, during a ceremony recognising excellence in military aviation training and instructional capability.

Sqn Ldr Saanya becomes IAF’s first woman Cat-A flying instructor

May 18, 2026, 09:20 PM - 2 min read

Sqn Ldr Saanya has become the first woman officer in the Indian Air Force to earn the prestigious Cat-A Qualified Flying Instructor qualification, marking a major milestone for women in military aviation.

DAC to clear ₹1 lakh cr defence deals for Army, Navy, IAF

July 1, 2025, 07:03 PM - 2 min read

One of the key proposals likely to be cleared is the upgrade of the Su-30MKI fighter aircraft fleet.

Air Marshal N Tiwari joins as Vice Chief of Air Staff

May 2, 2025, 05:11 PM - 2 min read

Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari, a distinguished fighter pilot with more than 3,600 hours of flying experience, on Friday took charge as the new Vice Chief of the Air Staff.

Commander Peggy Whitson (USA), Mission Pilot Shubhanshu Shukla (India), Mission Specialist Sławosz Uznański-Wiśniewski (Poland), and Mission Specialist Tibor Kapu (Hungary).

IAF’s Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla to pilot Axiom Mission 4 to ISS

January 31, 2025, 10:25 AM - 3 min read

Wing Commander Shubhanshu Shukla has been selected to pilot Axiom Mission 4 to the International Space Station in Spring 2025. As part of the four-member crew, Shukla's mission will be a historic return to human spaceflight for India, Poland, and Hungary after over 40 years.

Defence Ministry signs ₹13,500 Cr deal with HAL for 12 Sukhoi Jets

Defence Ministry signs ₹13,500 Cr deal for 12 Sukhoi Jets

December 12, 2024, 10:50 PM - 2 min read

The Russian-designed jets, manufactured domestically under an intergovernmental framework, will feature 62.6% indigenous content, reflecting efforts to bolster India’s “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” (self-reliant India) initiative, the ministry said.

The Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team of the Indian Air Force in action.

Surya Kiran Team wows Hyderabad with thrilling aerial stunts

December 8, 2024, 09:58 PM - 2 min read

The Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team’s stunning display of aerial manoeuvres over Hussain Sagar Lake in Hyderabad was a highlight of the “Praja Palana – Praja Vijayotsavalu” celebrations.

The Suryakiran Aerobatic Team thrilled the audience with their aerial prowess.

Chennai's Marina Beach hosts IAF’s daring air display

October 6, 2024, 03:18 PM - 4 min read

Thousands of enthusiastic spectators gathered on the sun-kissed sands to witness the spectacular manoeuvrability of the IAF’s latest aircraft, including the much-celebrated Rafale fighter jets.

An Indian Air Force An-12 flying over the Himalayas. Personnel from the joint team of Indian Army's Dogra Scouts and representatives of Tiranga Mountain Rescue during a search and rescue mission on Tuesday, October 1, to recover the remains of personnel from the ill-fated Indian Air Force (IAF) AN-12 aircraft, which crashed on Rohtang Pass in 1968.

Long-lost Air Force sepoy to come home after 1968 crash

October 2, 2024, 02:30 PM - 4 min read

Saharanpur's Fatehpur village is set to honour Air Force Sepoy Malkhan Singh, whose remains will return after 56 years. Family and villagers await his arrival with emotional anticipation, marking the end of a long search.

Indian AMCA Fighter Jet Prototype Set for Completion by 2028.

India's 5.5 gen AMCA fighter jet prototype to debut by 2028

August 28, 2024, 09:02 PM - 3 min read

India is making significant strides in developing its own advanced combat aircraft, with plans to have the first prototype of the 5.5 generation fighter jet ready by 2028. This ambitious project, known as the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA), was recently discussed in detail during a meeting between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), where its roadmap was thoroughly reviewed.

IAF Sarang Helicopters Head To Egypt Airshow For Debut.

India sends Sarang helicopters to first Egypt Airshow

August 24, 2024, 05:44 PM - 2 min read

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is sending its Sarang helicopter team to participate in the first edition of the Egypt International Airshow. The event is scheduled to take place from September 3 to 5 at Al-Alamein International Airport. The IAF is deploying five Sarang helicopters, which are being transported by C-17 aircraft.

Manhunt to track terrorists linked to IAF convoy attack extends across districts

May 9, 2024, 01:19 PM - 2 min read

Security personnel, comprising the Army, Police, and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), have boosted cordon and search operations in a nearly 20-square-kilometre region of the Surankote belt, with over five kilometres already searched, an official said.