Indian Air Force

Flying High: Air Vice Marshal Shakti Sharma scripts history as highest-ranking woman IAF officer

September 02, 2026 9:16 am

First woman officer (non-medical) in the armed forces to attain the rank of Air Cice Marshal.

AFCAT 2 Admit Card 2026 released at afcat.edcil.co.in, exam to be held on August 8

August 06, 2026 11:31 am

Note that the admit card is a mandatory document required to be carried by candidates to examination centres. In case of its absence, the candidate will not be allowed to appear for the exam. The AFCAT 2 exam 2026 will be conducted on Saturday, August 8.

Future wars can't be fought by individual services: Air Chief at INS Malvan ceremony

July 23, 2026 4:09 am

Air Chief Marshal A P Singh said future wars must be fought jointly by all three services as INS Malvan, an indigenously built anti-submarine warfare vessel, was commissioned into the Indian Navy at Karwar.

Military Digest: Winter jersey out, battle jacket back in Army’s new dress code

July 05, 2026 1:01 pm

A three-year transition period will be followed, till June 30, 2029, during which either the winter jersey or the battle jacket can be worn.

Government looks at involving Air Force for safe transport of NEET papers

May 28, 2026 10:51 pm

It is not immediately known whether the IAF will provide logistics support for any other all-India level examination as well.

Indian Air Force to accept GATE scores for Technical Branch recruitment, allows AFCAT exemption

May 27, 2026 10:44 am

The Indian Air Force has also allowed eligible candidates to apply simultaneously through both AFCAT and the GATE-based scheme for Technical Branch entries.

Delhi High Court upholds forced retirement of IAF employee who 'faked' union receipts to collect money

May 07, 2026 9:28 pm

The Delhi High Court said the IAF employee was involved in the unauthorised collection of money and the use of forged documents.

Supreme Court restores honour of IAF officer dismissed 30 years ago over ‘superior’s orders’

April 20, 2026 7:57 pm

The officer was posted in the Thar desert in 1987, when he left an inebriated driver at a secluded location, allegedly following instructions from a superior. The driver was found dead later, the Supreme Court noted.

Against all odds | How nonagenarian Pune resident travelled alone to Pakistan to visit childhood home

April 16, 2026 12:17 pm

Journalists in Rawalpindi located her childhood house and offered to facilitate the trip.

Military Digest: Inside the 1966 Mizo rebellion and the IAF’s most controversial mission

March 16, 2026 7:03 am

A Dakota carrying Lt Gen SHFJ Manekshaw was reportedly riddled with bullets over Aizawl. Explore the gripping history of the 1966 Mizo uprising and the air operations.

In Pictures: President Droupadi Murmu flies in Rafale jet from Ambala, creates history

October 29, 2025 3:52 pm

President Droupadi Murmu created history today by flying in a Rafale fighter jet from Ambala Air Force Station. The landmark sortie underscored her role as Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces and showcased India’s advancing air power

IAF shows air power, honors ‘Operation Sindoor’ in 93rd Air Force Day Parade

October 08, 2025 3:54 pm

The Indian Air Force celebrates its 93rd Air Force Day today at Hindon Air Force Station in Ghaziabad with a spectacular parade and dynamic air show. Chief of Air Staff A.P. Singh, along with other top military chiefs and the Chief of Defence Staff, presides over the event

In pics: Flypast, march past awe audience during rehearsals for Air Force Day

October 06, 2022 10:07 pm

The Indian Air Force is celebrating the 90th Air Force Day on October 8. On this day in 1932, the Air Force in India was officially raised as the supporting force of the Royal Air Force of the United Kingdom.

IAF gets first made-in-India Light Combat Helicopters

October 03, 2022 5:31 pm

The Light Combat Helicopters are capable of destroying enemy air defence and can be deployed in counter-insurgency operations and combat search-and-rescue tasks.

IAF chopper carrying CDS Bipin Rawat crashes; rescue operations underway

December 08, 2021 2:43 pm

An Army chopper carrying Chief of Defence Staff Bipin Rawat, his wife and seven others crashed in Tamil Nadu a little after noon on Wednesday. General Rawat’s staff and family members were also among the nine people on board, apart from the crew.

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.

Aero India 2019: Sarang, Tejas dazzle at air show in Bengaluru

February 21, 2019 2:26 pm

The might of the Rafale jet was in full flow as it roared into the skies at the Yelahanka air base, the venue for the event, giving a dazzling display with breathtaking manoeuvres.

Mirage 2000 fighter jet crashes in Bengaluru, two pilots dead

February 01, 2019 8:44 pm

The plane crashed at the edge of the HAL airport compound, which is surrounded by several office and residential buildings.

On its 86th anniversary, Indian Air Force displays power and preparedness

October 10, 2018 7:28 am

The Indian Air Force which was officially established on this day in 1932 will display an air show at Air Force Station Hindon in Uttar Pradesh to mark the day

Ahead of NDA Passing Out Parade, cadets demonstrate exemplary display of traditional military pageantry

May 29, 2018 7:38 pm

Here are the photos from the PT and Equestrian Display ahead of the passing out parade of the 134th course at National Defence Academy in Pune.

Highlights from the Indian Air Force's 86th foundation day celebrations

June 22, 2020 6:14 pm

The Indian Air Force on Monday celebrated its 86th foundation day in New Delhi and here are the highlights from the air show.

One of Indian Air Force's MiG planes crashed near Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh.

June 22, 2020 6:21 pm

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One of Indian Air Force's MiG planes crashed near Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh.

July 18, 2018 12:49 pm

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Air Chief Marshal Leads ‘Missing Man’ Formation

June 22, 2020 7:01 pm

Mortal remains of Siachen martyr flown to Hyderabad

February 15, 2016 4:22 pm

Hyderabad, Feb 15 (ANI): The mortal remains of Sepoy Mustaq Ahmed of Andhra Pradesh, who was among the 10 army personnel killed by a Siachen avalanche on February 3, was brought to Hyderabad on Monday morning. The remains of the martyred soldier were brought to the old Begumpet Airport area here by a Special Indian Air Force aircraft from New Delhi. After the wreath laying ceremony, the mortal remains was flown to Nandayal in Kurnool District by a Indian Air Force helicopter and from there to his native place by road for final rites.

PM Modi receives Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi on his maiden India visit

February 10, 2016 3:44 pm

New Delhi, Feb 10 (ANI): Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, General Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, arrived here this evening on a three-day visit to India. Setting aside the protocol, Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the Crown Prince at the Air Force Station in Palam. It was for the second time that the Prime Minister set aside the protocol. He had earlier received US President Barak Obama during the latter's visit to India. Both leaders later shook hands and exchanged pleasantries. They also waved hands at media persons present at the venue. It is the Crown Prince's first state visit to India.

UAE, Germany and Italy condemn Pathankot attack

January 08, 2016 2:58 pm

New Delhi, Jan 08 (ANI): The governments of UAE, Germany and Italy have condemned the terrorist attack on Indian Air Force base in Pathankot in which seven security personnel were martyred."Terrorism and extremism know no borders and no limits and pose a threat to innocent people everywhere around the world. In order to contain the dangerous threat that terrorism poses to our countries and peoples, international cooperation is indispensable," the Foreign Ministry of UAE said in a statement. Although, the UAE assured India of complete support in its fight against terrorism. "We utterly condemn the terrorist attacks on the Indian air force base in Pathankot and on the Indian Consulate General in Mazar-e-Sharif. The responsible parties must be identified and held accountable," Federal Foreign Office Spokesperson said in a statement. Earlier, Italy, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Japan, South Korea, Maldives, Nepal, Brazil and France also condemned the terrorist attack. Six terrorists were neutralised in the terror attack at the Pathankot air base that began in the wee hours on January 1. Seven security personnel were martyred in the terror attack. The conspiracy behind the terrorist attack in Pathankot was hatched in Markaj, Pakistan, as per high-level official sources.

Pathankot terror attack has roots in Pakistan

January 08, 2016 9:34 am

Pathankot, Jan 08: Punjab is once again targeted by Pakistan-based terrorists. On January 2, at least six heavily armed terrorists dressed in Indian Army uniforms attacked Pathankot Air Force Station, part of the Western Air Command, of the Indian Air Force. After 80 hours of fierce battle, all six terrorists were neutralized. The well-trained terrorists, who were part of a suicide squad, were suspected to be members of Pakistan based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammad. Seven security personnel, including a National Security Guard Lieutenant Colonel Niranjan Kumar, were martyred in the terror attack.