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Patiyalkad mourns its ‘Nammo’: The quiet fighter pilot who rose from a hillside village to the Tejas cockpit
December 02, 2025 9:40 am
In the Kangra village where Wing Commander Namansh Syal grew up ploughing fields and keeping his dreams close, neighbours remember a down-to-earth son who never spoke of his stature and whose legacy is already inspiring the next generation.
Not opposed to creation of new structures: IAF Chief
November 05, 2025 4:54 am
ACM Singh highlighted the need to create a joint structure that also comprises paramilitary forces and civilian entities to deal with issues related to the use of drones
Combat squadron strength dwindles, Govt looks at plan to upgrade Su-30MKIs
October 26, 2025 6:02 am
The Su-30MKI upgrade programme, also referred to as the Super Sukhoi programme, is a major midlife upgrade programme which can increase the service life of the multirole fighter by another 20 years.
Indian Air Force, Coast Guard complete first joint scuba diving expedition off Maharashtra coast in Vijaydurg: WATCH
October 17, 2025 9:21 am
The expedition marked 93 years of the IAF. The week-long venture began on October 8. Twenty divers from both services took part in the scuba diving expedition.
IAF’s Sukhois, Jaguars join F-35Bs from HMS Prince of Wales for joint exercise in Indian Ocean Region
October 16, 2025 1:03 am
Exercise Konkan, named after the strategically crucial region on the Western coast of India, is undertaken every two years to enhance joint maritime and air capabilities between the Indian and UK navies on the high seas.
Air Force Day: At Hindon Air Base grand show, Air Marshal Singh hails IAF's role in 'Op Sindoor'
October 08, 2025 10:45 am
Air Force Day 2025: The Hindon Air Station in Ghaziabad UP saw a grand parade and show of the IAF's strength on the occasion of Air Force Day.
Indian Air Force Day 2025: Date, theme, history, significance, and more details
October 08, 2025 12:52 pm
93rd Indian Air Force Day 2025: The day will be marked on October 8, with the parade this year being held at Hindon Air Base, which was earlier conducted in Chennai (2024) and Prayagraj (2023).
Use of air force would have slowed Chinese offensive considerably in 1962: CDS Gen Chauhan
September 25, 2025 5:22 pm
The CDS said he was requested to speak about forward policy and about not using the Indian Air Force (IAF) during the 1962 war.
World has to learn a lesson from India on how to start, terminate conflict: IAF chief
September 20, 2025 3:51 am
‘Drones alone not enough, forces need both manned and unmanned systems’
Govt nod to 97 additional LCA Mk 1 jets for IAF
September 24, 2025 1:42 pm
When inducted, the additional indigenous jets will be a boost to the dwindling fighter squadrons of the IAF. The order was already in the pipeline
INDIAN AIR FORCE (IAF) PHOTOS
In pictures: Aero India 2025 commences in Bengaluru
February 10, 2025 5:01 pm
With the theme of 'The Runway to a Billion Opportunities', Aero India 2025 will be held between February 10 and February 14, 2025, hosting over 900 exhibitors, including 150 foreign companies.
Indian Air Force gets new combat uniform, here's how it looks
October 08, 2022 2:06 pm
Seven IAF personnel dressed in the new combat uniform of the IAF appeared in the parade.
From Air Force day event, 15 photos that show India's air power
October 08, 2020 4:07 pm
October 8 is celebrated as the Air Force Day because on this day, the Air Force in India was officially raised in 1932 as the supporting force of the Royal Air Force of the United Kingdom.
IAF Chief B S Dhanoa flies MiG-21 sortie with Wg Cdr Abhinandan Varthaman
September 03, 2019 8:15 am
Days before his retirement from the Indian Air Force, Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa Monday undertook his last fighter sortie on a MiG-21 aircraft with Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman at the Pathankot airbase in Punjab.
IAF Wing commander Abhinandan returns; first photos
March 04, 2019 6:45 am
IAF pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman was handed over to Indian officials at the Wagah border in Punjab. Abhinandan's parents — his father, an IAF veteran — had traveled to Amritsar from Chennai this morning to receive him on arrival
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