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Defence Ministry forms committee to address shortages in Air Force

The Defence Ministry has set up a committee to address the capability development of the Indian Air Force amid critical shortage of fighter jets, weapons, and equipment, government officials told India Today. Chaired by the Defence Secretary, the committee includes senior ministry officials, Defence Research and Development Organisation chairman Dr Samir V Kamat, and IAF representatives. The IAF’s long-pending proposal …

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2 days, 23 hours ago

India Art Festival back in Bengaluru for fourth edition

The Hindu

Bigger and better than before, this week will see the city host the fourth edition of the India Art Festival, with around 30 galleries showcasing the works of over 350 artists from across the country. The upcoming India Art Festival marks the 30th edition of the event in India since its inception 15 years ago, says Rajendra Patil, founder-director, IAF. …

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3 days, 14 hours ago

IAF Agniveervayu 2025 notification out, apply online from January 7 - here's eligibility, how to apply, fee

India TV News

IAF Agniveervayu 2025 notification: The Indian Air Force has released a notification for the selection test for Agniveervayu intake 01/2026 under Agnipath Scheme. Eligibility Criteria Educational Qualification Science Subjects: Candidates should have passed the Intermediate/ 10+2/ Equivalent examination with Mathematics, Physics and English from Education Boards recognized by Central, State and UT with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate …

English Application Marks Central Course Iaf Agniveervayu Vocational Course

4 days, 2 hours ago

Yearender 2024: From Predator drones to C-295 aircraft, India’s top defence achievements this year

India TV News

Yearender 2024: A lot has happened in India's defence arena over the last 12 months as the country made significant strides in bolstering its Armed Forces with a focus on modernizing its military assets and enhancing indigenous production. This year, key achievements in the defence sector include the induction of advanced Predator drones and the establishment of a domestic manufacturing …

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4 days, 14 hours ago

Air Force claims 'human error' caused chopper crash that killed CDS Bipin Rawat

India TV News

The Indian Air Force has confirmed that the helicopter crash that resulted in the deaths of former Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, his wife Madhulika Rawat, and 11 others was caused by 'human error'. Human error was identified as the most frequent cause, responsible for 16 accidents, including the incident involving the 2021 Mi-17 V5 helicopter that was …

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5 days, 14 hours ago

Parliamentary panel urges faster Tejas jet production to boost Air Force fleet

India Today

In a bid to address the Indian Air Force’s dwindling squadron strength, a parliamentary committee on defence has urged the Ministry of Defence to expedite the production of the Tejas Mk1A fighter jets. While the Air Force requires 42 squadrons to effectively handle a two-front threat scenario with Pakistan and China, it currently operates only 31 active squadrons, each consisting …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Political row breaks out between Central and State governments over IAF’s ₹132 crore demand from Kerala as airlift charges

The Hindu

: Another political row has broken out between the State and Central governments over the Indian Air Force’s renewed demand that Kerala recompense the outstanding ₹132 crore airway bill incurred by the Ministry of Defense during disaster-related humanitarian operations since 2019. He said the Centre “unjustly” wanted the State to recompense the IAF for humanitarian operations conducted during catastrophic natural …

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Aerospace power is key to future warfare: Chief of Air Staff

The Hindu

“With each passing year, the relevance of aerospace power continues to grow, shaping the future of warfare and defence. The branches you represent today are all integral to this power, forming the backbone of our operations,” said Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshall Amar Preet Singh while addressing the graduating officers of the Indian Air Force at the Combined …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Air Force's 204 flight cadets commissioned as officers

India Today

The Air Force Academy in Dundigal, Hyderabad, witnessed a historic moment today as the Combined Graduation Parade marked the successful culmination of pre-commissioning training for 204 flight cadets of the Indian Air Force. The parade, led by Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, saw the commissioning of 178 men and 26 women, officially joining the ranks of the IAF with the …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's Nashik plant nears completion of Tejas Mk1A jets

India Today

The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited Nasik plant is on track to become the third production line for the Light Combat Aircraft Mk1A. Sources familiar with the project informed India Today that work at the facility is progressing rapidly, with the infrastructure setup nearing completion and machinery installation underway to make the production line fully operational. This facility will join HAL’s two …

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2 weeks ago

IAF’s Surya Kiran Team Meets Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy for Reunion

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: Group Captain Ajay Dasarathi and ace pilots of the Indian Air Force's Surya Kiran aerobatic team met with irrigation minister Capt. For Uttam Kumar Reddy, a decorated former fighter pilot, the visit marked a heartfelt reunion. Having flown MiG-21 and MiG-23 fighter aircraft during his tenure, Uttam Kumar Reddy spent years safeguarding India's skies along the sensitive borders with …

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2 weeks, 1 day ago

IAF Hyderabad airshow: Hyderabad Police issues traffic advisory for today | Check route diversions

India TV News

As the Indian Air Force is set to hold an air show on Sunday, the Hyderabad Police has issued a traffic advisory for the civilians. Prime route diversions Necklace Rotary: Traffic coming from the Khairtabad flyover towards NTR Marg will be diverted at Indira Gandhi statue towards PVNR Marg/Necklace Road – Prasads IMAX/ Mint compound Lane. Old Telugu Thalli Junction: …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

IAF AFCAT 2025: Registration for 336 posts begins at afcat.cdac.in, direct link here

Hindustan Times

Indian Air Force has started the registration process for IAF AFCAT 2025. Candidates who want to apply for Air Force Common Admission Test - 01/2025/ NCC SPECIAL ENTRY for courses commencing in January 2026 can find the direct link through the official website of IAF AFCAT at afcat.cdac.in. IAF AFCAT 2025: Registration for 336 posts begins, direct link here The …

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3 weeks ago

An overnight dash to salvage a bombed runway that changed the face of ’71 war

Hindustan Times

The 53rd anniversary of India’s victory over Pakistan in the 1971 war has put the spotlight on the heroism of the army’s combat engineers who put their lives on the line to make the bombed-out Srinagar airfield available for fighter operations, with a young fighter pilot who flew from the same base later being posthumously decorated with the Param Vir …

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3 weeks, 2 days ago

‘We will rethink what Mumbai needs’: Jaya Asokan

The Hindu

Ten months after Art Mumbai debuted at the Mahalaxmi Race Course — with a unique curation that blended art and the city’s brand of glamour and entertainment — the long-standing India Art Fair in New Delhi announced it would be heading to the Maximum City, too, but in 2025. India Art Fair’s commitment remains to prioritise the needs of galleries …

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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Mumbai’s 2025 art face-off | Art Mumbai and IAF Contemporary set to compete next November

The Hindu

No riding boots were to be found at Mumbai’s Mahalaxmi Race Course in the middle of November. Success brings rivalry “The phrase ‘bigger and better’ has been floating around,” laughs co-founder Minal Vazirani over a phone call a few days after the second edition of Mumbai’s first real art fair came to a rapturous close. I’m sure they have a …

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1 month ago

Air Force to maintain deployment at LAC post India-China border truce: Sources

India Today

The Indian Air Force biannual commanders’ conference commenced at Air Headquarters, Delhi, marking the first such gathering since the disengagement of troops from the friction areas of Demchok and Depsang in eastern Ladakh along the Line of Actual Control with China. Sources told India Today TV that there will be no immediate changes to the present IAF deployment along the …

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1 month, 1 week ago

PM leaves for Delhi from Deoghar in another aircraft after his IAF plane develops snag

Deccan Chronicle

Ranchi:Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who was stranded in Jharkhand's Deoghar airport for nearly two hours on Friday after his special IAF aircraft developed a snag, flew back to Delhi in another plane, officials said. Modi was supposed to return to New Delhi on the IAF plane after addressing a rally in Bihar's Jamui, around 80 km from Deoghar, they said. …

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1 month, 1 week ago

PM Modi leaves for Delhi from Deoghar in another aircraft after IAF plane suffers technical snag

India TV News

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday left for the national capital from Jharkhand's Deoghar in another aircraft after his IAF plane developed snag, officials told news agency PTI. The Deoghar DC said that the technical snag in PM Modi's aircraft could not be rectified and hence, he had to fly to Delhi in another plane after delay of over 2 …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Aerospace company HAL to ready Nashik plant for production of Sukhoi Su-30MKI jets

India Today

In a significant move to strengthen India's defence manufacturing and operational capabilities, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is set to revive its Nashik plant operations. In addition to the new production order, the Air Force is preparing to comprehensively upgrade 84 existing Su-30MKI fighter jets under the ambitious 'Super Sukhoi' programme. The upgraded 'Super Sukhoi' jets will include advanced radar systems with …

India Defence Iaf Plant Nashik Hal Upgrade

1 month, 1 week ago

Top Air Force commanders to assess operational readiness at Delhi meet next week

India Today

The Indian Air Force will hold its biannual commanders’ conference from November 18 to 20 at Air Headquarters in Delhi. The conference will focus on reviewing the IAF’s operational readiness, with particular attention to winter operations along the northern borders. Discussions will include the IAF’s plans for upgrading and modernising its equipment to maintain technological superiority and strengthen its capabilities …

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1 month, 1 week ago

C-295 aircraft simulator facility launched at Agra station

Hindustan Times

The Indian Air Force on Monday inaugurated a C-295 Full Motion Simulator facility at the Air Force Station in Agra. The state-of-the-art military aircraft simulator enables simulation of high threat situations that can be encountered in actual operations, thus enabling pilots to be battle ready, according to a press note. The statement issued on Monday stated that Air Marshal Ashutosh …

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C-295 aircraft simulator facility launched at Agra station

Hindustan Times

The Indian Air Force on Monday inaugurated a C-295 Full Motion Simulator facility at the Air Force Station in Agra. The state-of-the-art military aircraft simulator enables simulation of high threat situations that can be encountered in actual operations, thus enabling pilots to be battle ready, according to a press note. The statement issued on Monday stated that Air Marshal Ashutosh …

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Veteran actor Delhi Ganesh cremated in Chennai, honoured with IAF ensign

Hindustan Times

The last rites of veteran actor Delhi Ganesh took place on Monday morning in Chennai. Veteran Tamil actor Delhi Ganesh served as a former Air Force officer. Delhi Ganesh, 80, served as a former Air Force officer before he started his career in the film industry. Indian Air Force personnel paid tribute to Delhi Ganesh by placing an IAF ensign …

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Defence Ministry forms committee to address shortages in Air Force

India Art Festival back in Bengaluru for fourth edition

IAF Agniveervayu 2025 notification out, apply online from January 7 - here's eligibility, how to apply, fee

Yearender 2024: From Predator drones to C-295 aircraft, India’s top defence achievements this year

Air Force claims 'human error' caused chopper crash that killed CDS Bipin Rawat

Parliamentary panel urges faster Tejas jet production to boost Air Force fleet

Political row breaks out between Central and State governments over IAF’s ₹132 crore demand from Kerala as airlift charges

Aerospace power is key to future warfare: Chief of Air Staff

Air Force's 204 flight cadets commissioned as officers

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited's Nashik plant nears completion of Tejas Mk1A jets

IAF’s Surya Kiran Team Meets Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy for Reunion

IAF Hyderabad airshow: Hyderabad Police issues traffic advisory for today | Check route diversions

IAF AFCAT 2025: Registration for 336 posts begins at afcat.cdac.in, direct link here

An overnight dash to salvage a bombed runway that changed the face of ’71 war

‘We will rethink what Mumbai needs’: Jaya Asokan

Mumbai’s 2025 art face-off | Art Mumbai and IAF Contemporary set to compete next November

Air Force to maintain deployment at LAC post India-China border truce: Sources

PM leaves for Delhi from Deoghar in another aircraft after his IAF plane develops snag

PM Modi leaves for Delhi from Deoghar in another aircraft after IAF plane suffers technical snag

Aerospace company HAL to ready Nashik plant for production of Sukhoi Su-30MKI jets

Top Air Force commanders to assess operational readiness at Delhi meet next week

C-295 aircraft simulator facility launched at Agra station

C-295 aircraft simulator facility launched at Agra station

Veteran actor Delhi Ganesh cremated in Chennai, honoured with IAF ensign