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The C295 aircraft will be equipped with indigenous radar warning receivers and missile warning systems.

What ‘Made in India’ C295 aircraft herald for defence manufacturing

January 25, 2026 1:13 pm

While Airbus delivered 16 aircraft in ‘fly-away’ condition from its final assembly line in Seville, Spain, last year, the remaining 40 aircraft are being manufactured and assembled by Tata Advanced Systems Limited in India, under an industrial partnership

Pune: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar pays tribute to the mortal remains of late Congress leader and former Union minister Suresh Kalmadi, in Pune, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2026. (PTI Photo)

Suresh Kalmadi was ‘instrumental in Pune’s journey’: Leaders across parties remember visionary who ‘emerged from struggle’

January 06, 2026 4:56 pm

The seven-term MP never compromised with democratic values despite facing opposition in politics and always believed in serving the public in his entire political career, instead of considering it the only way to gain power, he said.

Leopard scare in Pune's Mundhwa continues as animal spotted in congested Kumbharwada

December 20, 2025 12:46 pm

On Thursday, the CCTV camera captured the image of a leopard at a residential society in Keshav Nagar, Mundhwa.

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

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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.

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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 celebrations at Hindon Air Base

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: Know the date, theme, history, significance, and how the IAF celebrates its foundation and contribution to national security.

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).