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The Indian Air Force (IAF) is the air arm of the Indian Armed Forces. Its primary mission is to secure Indian airspace and to conduct aerial warfare during armed conflicts. It was officially established on 8 October 1932 as an auxiliary air force of the British India which honoured India's aviation service during World War.
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NSA Ajit Doval's big statement on Operation Sindoor, says 'we hit 9 terror targets in Pakistan with precision, missed...'Addressing the 62nd convocation of IIT Madras, Ajit Doval talked about Operation Sindoor, where he highlighted the 'biasness' of foreign media. He said that Foreign media reported that "Pakistan did..DNA - Published | |
Two IAF pilots killed as Jaguar jet crashes in Rajasthan's ChuruIndiaTimes - Published | |
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Why is IAF only air force to operate Jaguar? ALL about the fighter jetThe IAF is the only air force in the world to operate the Jaguar fighter jets, which were conceived in the 1960s. Manufactured by SEPECAT, a joint venture between Breguet and the British Aircraft..DNA - Published | |
Both IAF pilots killed after Jaguar fighter crashed in Rajasthan, court of enquiry set up for investigationA Jaguar aircraft of the IAF crashed in Rajasthan's Churu district on Wednesday, official sources said. The aircraft crashed in an agriculture field in Bhanoda village around 1.25 pm. A court of..DNA - Published | |
F-35 stranded in Kerala: UK technicians arrive to repair stranded fighter jet; grounded since June 14A UK Royal Air Force Airbus A400M arrived in Kerala carrying aviation engineers to repair a stranded British F-35B Lightning fighter jet. The jet made an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram..IndiaTimes - Published | |
India plans supersonic firepower upgrade: IAF eyes Israeli AIR LORA missile after Rampage success - detailsThe Indian Air Force is considering acquiring the AIR LORA missile from Israel Aerospace Industries to enhance its long-range strike capabilities. With a range of 400 kilometers, AIR LORA offers..IndiaTimes - Published | |
After IAF, Navy gets 1st woman fighter pilotFollowing the IAF's lead, the Navy is preparing its first woman fighter pilot. Sub-Lieutenant Aastha Poonia received her "Wings of Gold" after completing transitional fighter training on Hawk advanced..IndiaTimes - Published | |
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Morning news wrap: IAF landing ground used in three wars illegally sold; Telangana factory blast toll rises to 35 & moreIndiaTimes - Published | IAF strip, used in 3 wars, secretly ‘sold off’ using fake papersIn a brazen act of deceit, a mother-son duo in Ferozepur, Punjab, allegedly sold off a World War II-era airstrip in 1997, colluding with revenue officials. The Punjab and Haryana High Court intervened,..IndiaTimes - Published |
IAF lost jets over ‘political call’, says def attache; quoted out of context: GovtIndia's defence attache to Indonesia, Captain Shiv Kumar, revealed that the IAF suffered losses during the May 7 strikes in Pakistan and PoK due to political constraints against targeting military..IndiaTimes - Published | Operation Sindoor: Congress renews 'India lost jets' claim, says 'Modi government compromised national security'Congress is attacking the government over alleged undisclosed aircraft losses during Operation Sindoor, citing remarks by Captain Shiv Kumar. The party claims the Indian Air Force lost jets due to..IndiaTimes - Published |
India to boost its air defence with Tejas Mk-1A, know their match against F-16, JF-17, Rafale fighter jetsthe IAF is expected to induct at least half-a-dozen Tejas Light Combat Aircraft by March 2026. The induction is expected to boost the air defence capabilities of India who is making efforts to..DNA - Published | Axiom-4 Mission: Shubhanshu Shukla reaches ISS, supervises docking of SpaceX Dragon to ISS, what is docking?IAF fighter pilot Shubhanshu Shukla will supervise the critical docking phase of Axiom-4 Mission as the NASA spacecraft will make the rendezvous, line up and approach the Space Station for a smooth..DNA - Published |
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Axiom-4: SpaceX rocket lifts off with ISRO astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, here is everything about IAF man and his missionThe four-member crew of Axiom-4 Mission is scheduled to conduct 60 scientific experiments. Indian researchers have proposed seven of these. IAF Group Captain Shubhnashu Shukla will participate in a..DNA - Published | Operation Sindhu update: 165 Indians arrive in Delhi from Israel; MEA confirms safe evacuationAmid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran, India successfully evacuated its citizens from both countries under Operation Sindhu. An IAF C-17 flight brought 165 nationals from Israel via Amman,..IndiaTimes - Published |
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Pathankot: IAF chopper makes emergency landing in Nangalpur areaIndiaTimes - Published | 'New chapter to Indian space odyssey': IAF wishes Axiom-4 captain Shubhanshu Shukla; Isro team on ground for launchGroup Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is set to join the Axiom-4 mission to the ISS on June 11, marking a milestone for India’s space journey. The mission was delayed by weather. IAF bids wishes to Shukla...IndiaTimes - Published |
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PM Modi to address rally close to Indo-Pak border in Rajasthan next weekPrime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Deshnok in Rajasthan's Bikaner district on May 22, marking his second visit to an IAF base after the May 7 strikes. He will offer prayers at the Karni Mata..IndiaTimes - Published | Rajnath Singh lauds IAF over 'Operation Sindoor': 'Jitni der mein nashta pani hota hai, utni der mein...'In a rousing address at the Bhuj airforce, union defence minister Rajnath Singh on Friday, i.e., May 16, hailed the Indian Air Force's (IAF) successful 'Operation Sindoor', declaring to the world that..DNA - Published |
'Pakistan ko andhere mein ujala dikhaya': Rajnath’s praise for IAF on Operation SindoorIndiaTimes - Published | 'UP CM tweeted without listening': SP MP Ram Gopal Yadav clarifies his 'caste' remark on IAF officersIndiaTimes - Published |
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