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Explained: Why IDF Never Used Hypersonic Missiles on Iran & Yemen\| Unbelievable Details Following the Israeli Air Force's (IAF) massive 'Operation Black Flag' air campaign across Yemen, a significant question has emerged: With global powers like Russia, China, and North Korea racing to.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 04:36Published 3 days ago

India’s Chief Of Defence on Op Sindoor! Gen. Chauhan Blasts Pakistan, Admits Combat Loss India’s Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan has revealed critical details about the classified Operation Sindoor, acknowledging that the Indian military suffered initial air asset.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:19Published on May 31, 2025

REVEALED! Details of Operation Sindoor \| How India Jammed Pak’s China-made Air Defence Systems The Government of India and Indian Armed Forces have officially released a detailed account of Operation Sindoor, India’s high-precision retaliatory strike on terror infrastructure inside Pakistan... Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:11Published on May 15, 2025

‘The Pakistani Mirage… SHATTERED’: IAF Drops Video Bomb of PAK’s Downed Mirage in Operation Sindoor The Indian Army showcased a high-impact video titled “Destroy the Enemy in the Sky” during a special briefing on Operation Sindoor. The footage, featuring dramatic visuals of joint military action,.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:08Published on May 12, 2025

Pak Nuclear Sites Hit? Indian Army Breaks Silence On Kirana Hills Nuke Installation Blasted by IAF India’s Air Marshal AK Bharti breaks silence on rumors of an IAF strike on Pakistan’s Kirana Hills nuclear site. Amid rising tensions, speculation had swirled around a potential hit on Mushaf.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:05Published on May 12, 2025

India Takes Down Pak Squadron Leader Usman Yousaf; Funeral Held \| Bholari Airbase Reduced to Rubble India’s precision airstrikes have dealt a massive blow to Pakistan’s air defense grid, eliminating Squadron Leader Usman Yousaf in a direct missile hit on Bholari Airbase. The strike, part of a.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:22Published on May 12, 2025

Indian Navy's War Plan Shook Islamabad: Karachi Port Nearly Hit? Admiral Pramod Reveals Details The Indian Navy's war plan rattled Pakistan to its core, with Admiral Pramod revealing that the Navy was fully prepared to strike Karachi Port before Pakistan urgently sought a ceasefire. The.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:02Published on May 12, 2025

Pak’s Nuclear Facility at Kirana Hills Struck By India? Air Marshal AK Bharti Busts the Rumours Amid swirling speculation about India's missile strikes during Operation Sindoor, Director General of Air Operations, Air Marshal AK Bharti, has firmly denied that Indian forces targeted Pakistan’s.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 05:28Published on May 12, 2025

Ashes to ashes: Indian Army DGMO's Virat Kohli Reference of Operation SINDOOR \| Watch India’s DGMO Lt. Gen Rajiv Ghai explained about India’s unbreachable air defence system by drawing a unique cricketing analogy and making a mention of legendary cricketer Virat Kohli, who retired.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:56Published on May 12, 2025

Video: India’s Strike Destroys Pak Airbases \| Massive Craters at Nur Khan & RahimYar Khan Bases The Indian Forces struck hard at Pakistan’s military installations, completely destroying its Nur Khan and RahimYar Khan airbases. The videos released by India show massive craters made at the.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:42Published on May 12, 2025

Ceasefire After India’s Warning Strike Near NUCLEAR SITE? Panic Led Pakistan To Demand Ceasefire India and Pakistan agreed to halt military operations on May 10 after high-level U.S. intervention following reports of escalating nuclear tensions. According to CNN and The New York Times, India.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:09Published on May 12, 2025

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India debunks Pakistan's propaganda of destroying MiG-29, S-400, PM Modi addresses troops at Adampur with these in background Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the troops Tuesday at the IAF base in Adampur with the Russian-made MiG-29 and S-400 in the background, showing these intact. DNA - Published on May 13, 2025
India attacks THESE Pakistan Air Force bases during Operation Sindoor Lying at the heart of the Pakistani military establishment, the Pakistan Air Force base at Chakalala was the prime target of the Indian Air Force that was caught in the combat after it struck the.. DNA - Published on May 13, 2025
Meet Wing Commander Vyomika Singh: Know her education qualification, career details, awards and more Wing Commander Vyomika Singh, an IAF helicopter pilot, played a key role in Operation Sindoor and became a symbol of courage, leadership, and inspiration for women in defence. DNA - Published on May 12, 2025

Did India bomb missile site in Malir cantonment of Karachi during Operation Sindoor? Indian Navy's vice admiral said... Talking to journalists, Air Marshal AK Bharti, the Director-General of Operations for the IAF dropped ample hints to this question. DNA - Published on May 12, 2025
Did IAF lose fighter jets in Operation Sindoor, or was it Western media's dubious narrative? Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Defence Minister Khwaza Asif and top military officials claimed to have shot down five Indian Air Force fighter jets, including three Rafales, one Soviet-made.. DNA - Published on May 12, 2025
Who is Air Marshal AK Bharti, the man behind planning precision airstrikes on Pakistan terror camps? Air Marshal Bharti said that the Indian Air Force had downed several Pakistani planes while preventing enemy aircraft from breaching Indian airspace. DNA - Published on May 11, 2025

DGMO confirms killing of terrorists involved in IC814 hijack and Pulwama attack during Operation Sindoor Indian Air Force played a major part in these strikes by engaging some of these camps, DGMO said. DNA - Published on May 11, 2025
Pakistan suffers heavy, unsustainable losses, extensive damages to Pak Air Force, Indian Army says... After the India-Pakistan ceasefire was announced, Commodore Raghu R Nair said that while India will be adhering to the understanding that is the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force, it.. DNA - Published on May 10, 2025
PIB Fact Check: Did Pakistan capture IAF's Rafale pilot Shivani Singh? Know truth Amid India Pakistan war, fake news has been continuously spreading across X, WhatsApp and other social media channels. However, one story has been making rounds regarding an Indian Air Force female.. DNA - Published on May 10, 2025
Fact Check: Did 3 IAF fighter jets crash amid India-Pakistan tension? THIS is what really happened... Earlier on Wednesday, India's Embassy in China had rebuked the Chinese media outlet Global Times for reporting that Pakistan's military shot down an Indian fighter jet and advised verifying facts and.. DNA - Published on May 9, 2025

MEA Briefing on India-Pakistan Tension: Pakistan didn't close airspace, used civilian flights as shield Wing Commander Vyomika Singh says, "...Pakistan did not close its civil airspace despite it launching a failed unprovoked drone and missile attack on 7 May at 08:30 hours in the evening. Pakistan is.. DNA - Published on May 9, 2025
India destroys Pakistan's Air Defence System in Lahore, fires S-400, shoots down 15 missiles targeting THESE cities Indian Air Force S-400 Sudarshan Chakra air defence missile systems were fired last night against targets moving towards India. The targets were successfully neutralised in the operation. DNA - Published on May 8, 2025
HAL on high alert for IAF fighter fleet care Following India's Op Sindoor, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has heightened its alert status, mandating overtime for staff to ensure the readiness of IAF's fighter planes. Engineers and.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 8, 2025	India unleashes mayhem on four Pakistan & five POK terror hubs of LeT, Jaish, Hizb Following the Pahalgam terror massacre, India executed Operation Sindoor, a calculated retaliation involving precision strikes on nine terror hubs in Pakistan and PoK. The IAF and Army synchronized.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 7, 2025
Operation Sindoor explained: Why these 9 terror hideouts were chosen by the Army Following the deadly Pahalgam attack, the Indian Army and IAF launched 'Operation Sindoor,' destroying nine terror hideouts linked to JeM, LeT, and Hizbul Mujahideen in Pakistan and PoK. The strikes.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 7, 2025	Operation Sindoor: India strikes Pakistan terror camps with Hammer bombs, can hit enemy at range of... The Indian Air Force conducted the attacks from within Indian airspace. The Indian Navy also provided support, making it a joint air and sea operation. DNA - Published on May 7, 2025
India’s water will flow, stop in India’s interests, be of use only to India: PM Modi Amidst escalating tensions following the Pahalgam attack, Prime Minister Modi asserted India's control over its Indus waters, vowing to utilize them solely for the nation's benefit. Simultaneously, the.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 7, 2025	IAF to launch major drill on Pakistan border from today Amidst heightened tensions, India is set to conduct a major air combat exercise near the Pakistan border in Rajasthan, deploying frontline fighters and force multipliers. This follows naval drills in.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 7, 2025
IAF chief briefs PM Modi on force's op readiness Amid escalating tensions, the IAF chief briefed PM Modi on operational readiness, including long-range fighter sorties and heightened air defense. This meeting, following a similar briefing from the.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 4, 2025	IAF wants surveillance UAVs that can fly in stratosphere Amidst ongoing border tensions, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is seeking to bolster its surveillance capabilities by acquiring three High-Altitude Platform System (HAPS) aircraft. These unmanned.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 2, 2025
IAF conducts flypast on the Ganga Expressway in UP amid India-Pakistan tensions after Pahalgam attack The Indian Air Force conducted a major exercise on the Ganga Expressway, testing its use as an emergency runway amid rising tensions with Pakistan after the Pahalgam terror attack. India's military.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 2, 2025	Air Marshal Tejinder Singh takes charge of IAF Training Command Air Marshal Tejinder Singh has taken over as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Indian Air Force's Training Command in Bengaluru. Commissioned in 1987, the accomplished fighter pilot brings.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 1, 2025
ALH Dhruv Army, IAF variants cleared to fly: HAL Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) announced that the Indian Army and Indian Air Force (IAF) variants of the Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv have been cleared for operations, following.. IndiaTimes - Published on May 1, 2025	J&K: Small arms fray LoC ceasefire, big guns silent for now Following the Pahalgam massacre, the ceasefire along the Line of Control is showing signs of strain, with small arms fire reported across multiple locations since Thursday night. The Indian Army has.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 25, 2025
IAF jet on Myanmar relief operation faced cyber attack in air IndiaTimes - Published on April 13, 2025	IAF parajump instructor dies after parachute malfunctions during demo skydiving in Agra A para jump instructor from the Indian Air Force's Akash Ganga Skydiving team died after sustaining injuries during a demonstration drop in Uttar Pradesh's Agra on Saturday. DNA - Published on April 6, 2025
Pilot killed in Gujarat Jaguar crash had got engaged just 10 days ago Flight Lieutenant Siddharth Yadav, who died in an IAF Jaguar crash in Gujarat, had been engaged just 10 days prior and was set to marry in November. From a family with military roots, Siddharth's.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 3, 2025	'A brilliant student, was saving a life': Father of IAF pilot who died in Jaguar fighter crash in Gujarat Indian Air Force pilot Flight Lieutenant Siddharth Yadav tragically died in a Jaguar fighter jet crash in Jamnagar, Gujarat. He was a brilliant student, engaged to be married, and from a family with a.. IndiaTimes - Published on April 3, 2025
Who is Shubhanshu Shukla? IAF pilot set to become second Indian after Rakesh Sharma to travel to space Upon successfully reaching the ISS, Shukla will become only the second Indian after IAF Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma achieved the historic feat over four decades ago in 1984 as part of a joint mission.. DNA - Published on April 3, 2025	3 of family held for murder at IAF base in UP Three family members were arrested for murdering SN Mishra at the IAF's Bamrauli base. Saurabh Kumar, along with his parents, tried to burgle Mishra's house to fund a legal case for Saurabh's jailed.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 31, 2025
Mega Rs 62,700 crore deal for 'Prachand' attack choppers inked after CCS nod India signed a Rs 62,700 crore contract with Hindustan Aeronautics to procure 156 indigenous 'Prachand' light combat helicopters for the Army and IAF, enhancing its combat capabilities. The.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 28, 2025	House panel slams HAL 'inefficiencies' Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) is under criticism for delays in Tejas fighter jet production and safety checks of Dhruv helicopters. A parliamentary panel condemned HAL's inefficiencies, which hinder.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 28, 2025
Why have Gaganyaan astronauts been kept away from public glare? Science minister Jitendra Singh responds Union minister Jitendra Singh said the four Gaganyaan astronauts are being kept away from the public to avoid distractions during training. These astronauts are test pilots from the Indian Air Force. IndiaTimes - Published on March 19, 2025	IAF to get indigenous low-level transportable radars under Rs 2,906 crore deal IndiaTimes - Published on March 12, 2025
‘Make in India’ boost as private company produces key Tejas component Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and IAF chief witnessed the handover of the first rear fuselage for the Tejas Mark-1A jet produced by the private sector to HAL, marking progress in India's self-reliance.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 9, 2025	Two IAF aircraft incidents in a day: AN-32 crash lands in Bagdogra, Jaguar goes down in Ambala An Indian Air Force AN-32 aircraft made a crash landing at Bagdogra, West Bengal, with no injuries to the crew. On the same day, a Jaguar fighter aircraft crashed in Haryana's Ambala district due to a.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 7, 2025
Indian Air Force's Jaguar fighter jet crashes in Haryana, pilot ejects safely; no casualties reported A Jaguar aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed in Haryana's Ambala during a routine training sortie today, i.e., March 7, due to a system malfunctioning. DNA - Published on March 7, 2025Also reported by •IndiaTimes	C-17 aircraft lands at Kargil in a major boost to strategic airlift capabilities In a significant enhancement to the Indian Air Force's strategic airlift capabilities, the C-17 Globemaster-III made its first landing at Kargil airfield near the Line of Control with Pakistan. This.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 6, 2025
Chamoli Avalanche: Uttarakhand CM announces temporary control room in Joshimath "PMO, HMO, and RMO are constantly taking updates on the situation. Indian Air Force helicopters are also kept on standby, and they will get to work as soon as the weather clears. Some rescue teams are.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 28, 2025	Army & IAF intensify hunt for advanced anti-drone systems As the threat from hostile drones rises, the Indian Army seeks nine more indigenous drone detection systems, while the IAF targets advanced anti-drone technologies including kamikaze and micro.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 15, 2025
I'm just not confident of HAL: IAF chief fumes at delay in Tejas delivery Indian Air Force chief AP Singh expresses diminishing confidence in HAL over delays in Tejas aircraft deliveries and upgrades, while HAL attributes setbacks to post-1998 nuclear test sanctions. Despite.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 11, 2025	HAL assures delivery of LCA Tejas to Indian Air Force HAL's Chairman D K Sunil assured that technical issues with the Light Combat Aircraft Tejas have been resolved and deliveries to the IAF will commence shortly. Addressing concerns from IAF Chief AP.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 11, 2025
Mizoram government bid to hand over airport to IAF stirs political row The MNF vowed to prevent Lengpui airport from being handed over to the Indian Air Force, criticizing ZPM's financial management and highlighting potential civilian-military conflicts. They express.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 9, 2025	Watch: In a first, IAF, Army chiefs take sortie together in LCA Tejas fighter jet Air Chief Marshal AP Singh and Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi embarked on a historic 45-minute sortie in the LCA Tejas fighter aircraft at the Yelahanka Air Force station. This significant event.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 9, 2025
Aero India will showcase IAF’s leap toward self-reliance & inspire the young IndiaTimes - Published on February 7, 2025	IAF's Mirage-2000 crashes near Gwalior, both pilots eject safely IndiaTimes - Published on February 7, 2025
IAF Mirage 2000 fighter aircraft crashes in MP's Shivpuri during training sortie A court of Inquiry is being ordered to ascertain the cause of the crash. DNA - Published on February 6, 2025	India plans to crank up Tejas production to stem IAF’s depletion in fighters India plans to increase Tejas jet production with deliveries of GE aero-engines starting March. Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) aims for 20 jets per year, potentially rising to 30. The crucial delivery of.. IndiaTimes - Published on February 6, 2025
Who is Shubhanshu Shukla: IAF pilot, first Indian astronaut to travel to International Space Station on Nasa's Axiom mission 4 Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will become the first Indian astronaut on the International Space Station with the Axiom Mission 4 in 2025. As an Indian Air Force pilot, he will join a diverse.. IndiaTimes - Published on January 31, 2025	Meet Shubhanshu Shukla, IAF officer who became first Indian astronaut for NASA's Axiom Mission 4 to ISS Indian Air Force (IAF) officer and ISRO astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla is set to become the pilot for NASA's Axiom Mission 4 (Ax-4) which is a private spaceflight to be launched to the International Space.. DNA - Published on January 31, 2025

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