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Pak Major who captured IAF pilot Abhinandan in 2019 killed in Waziristan

Pakistani Major Moiz Abbas Shah, known for his role in capturing IAF pilot Abhinandan Varthaman in 2019, was killed during an anti-terror operation in South Waziristan

British stealth jet stays parked in Kerala days after emergency landing

A Royal Navy helicopter flew into Kerala earlier this week and unsuccessfully attempted to fix the aircraft that some experts said possibly developed a hydraulic system failure.

Bharat Forge, Turgis Gaillard sign MoU for manufacturing AAROK MALE UAV

AAROK is a MALE class UAV capable of flying between 10,000 and 30,000 feet and remaining airborne for up to 48 hours, aiding surveillance and strike operations

Very normal to see diversion by F-35B: IAF on British jet emergency landing

A day after a British F-35B fighter jet of the Royal Navy made an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Sunday said it is "fully aware" of it and facilitated the aircraft for flight safety reasons. The jet was operating from UK Aircraft Carrier, HMS Prince of Wales, and it was undertaking "routine flying" outside Indian ADIZ (Air Defence Identification Zone), according to the IAF. In a late night post on X, the IAF also shared a photo of the fighter jet, and said it is "providing all necessary support for the rectification and subsequent return of the aircraft". Earlier in the day, sources said the British aircraft made the emergency landing at the Kerala airport after running low on fuel. The jet landed safely at around 9.30 pm on Saturday, they said. The IAF on Sunday said it is "fully aware" of it. "A normal occurrence of diversion by F-35B. The IAF is fully aware and facilitated the aircraft for flight safety reasons. All

Op Sindoor a testament to unparalleled prowess of Air Force: IAF chief

IAF Chief, Air Chief Marshal A P Singh, on Saturday said that 'Operation Sindoor', launched after the Pahalgam terror attack, stands as a shining testament to the unparalleled prowess of the Indian Air Force. He also said that this operation demonstrated IAF's capability to deliver swift, precise and decisive blows to the enemy. Addressing the Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) at the Air Force Academy, Dundigal near here, Singh said Operation Sindoor has showcased exceptional coordination, synergy and integration within the armed forces. He called upon the flying officers to keep furthering the spirit of jointness as they grow in service. "Operation Sindoor stands as a shining testament to the unparalleled prowess of the Indian Air Force wherein we demonstrated our capability to deliver swift, precise and decisive blows to the enemy. You, as the future of this Air Force, must understand that the Air Force has been and will always remain the first responder," he said. The Chief of t

'Losses don't matter, action does': CDS Anil Chauhan on Operation Sindoor

Giving a Test cricket analogy, CDS Chauhan said if someone wins by an innings, then there's no question of 'how many wickets, how many balls and how many players'

Understood tactical mistakes, rectified them: CDS Chauhan on Op Sindoor

After identifying and correcting tactical mistakes within two days, the Indian Air Force resumed operations and successfully launched long-range strikes, said CDS General Anil Chauhan

'We sign contracts knowing systems won't come': Air chief on project delays

Air Chief Marshal AP Singh raises alarm over delays in key defence projects, cites lack of timely deliveries in Tejas, AMCA; urges faster execution and deeper industry-forces collaboration

IAF chief calls Operation Sindoor 'national victory': 'God was with us too'

IAF Chief Amar Preet Singh says Operation Sindoor gave India a clear idea of its future defence needs and strategies

Govt notifies rules under Inter-Services Orgs to strengthen joint command

Rules under the Inter-Services Organisations Act 2023 empower Commanders-in-Chief and Officers-in-Command to take full charge of discipline and administration of personnel under their command

SC asks IAF not to release woman officer part of Op Sindoor from service

The Supreme Court observed that uncertainty for skilled IAF officers may not serve the armed forces well as it stayed Wing Commander Nikita Pandey's service release

'India paused Op Sindoor after achieving goals, escalation dominance'

Lt Gen Deependra Singh Hooda (Retd.), key to the 2016 surgical strike, explains how Operation Sindoor changed warfare in South Asia, why India paused, and what became of Pakistan's nuclear blackmail

Pakistan's nuclear weapons should be placed under IAEA supervision: Rajnath

EAM Jaishankar says ties with Pakistan will remain 'strictly bilateral'; reiterates Indus Waters Treaty will stay in abeyance until cross-border terrorism ends

Axiom 4 mission: India returns to space with IAF pilot Shubhanshu Shukla

IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla will pilot Axiom 4 to the ISS, marking India's first human spaceflight since 1984 and a milestone in US-India cooperation and ISRO's Gaganyaan preparations

Operation Sindoor showcased national air defence capability: Govt sources

India's air defence grid countered the multi-domain threat posed by Pakistan, ranging from hard-to-detect drones to high-speed missiles

We downed a few Pak planes, all our pilots home: Air Force on Op Sindoor

The Indian Air Force said it downed Pakistani jets and foiled drone raids during Operation Sindoor, with all Indian pilot back home and all objectives achieved

What's 'Bhargavastra', India's new weapon designed to destroy enemy drones?

The weapon system has been made by Solar Defence and Aerospace Limited and is a big step forward in protecting the country from drone threats

PM Modi lauds IAF in Adampur, Trump visits Saudi, Seniors quit Flipkart & more

PM Modi visited the Adampur Air Base in Punjab today, where he lauded the Indian Air Force’s role in 'Operation Sindoor' and called their actions a source of 'immense pride for the nation.'

PM Modi visits Adampur air base in Punjab, interacts with soldiers

Adampur is one of the air bases that Pakistan had attempted to target on the night of May 9 and 10

Operation Sindoor: Here are key takeaways from DGMOs' press conference

Indian armed forces neutralised 100+ terrorists, destroyed 11 air bases and killed 35-40 Pakistani soldiers in retaliation to the Pahalgam attack during Operation Sindoor