‘Tarang Shakti 2024’, an international air exercise, began at the Sulur Air Base in Coimbatore district on Tuesday, August 6, 2024. Indian air assets and fighter jets including Su-30MKI, Tejas, Rafale, Mirage, and MiG-29K will take part in the exercise that will go on till August 13.

Indian Air Force begins ‘Tarang Shakti 2024’: Rafale & Mirage 2000 part of mega exercise

One airman was killed and three airmen were injured in a vehicle accident that occurred on Malmstrom Air Force Base on June 29, 2024. Two additional first responder airmen were injured while responding to the incident.

US: Airman killed in motor vehicle mishap

Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms- According to the reports, Britain’s air defence systems are "very limited, to the point of being negligible", as the Ministry of Defence warned of the gravest risk of attack from the skies in 30 years. Watch in for more details!

Report: UK's air defence systems almost negligible

The competition between the United States and China in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) has been intensifying over the years and both countries recognise the strategic importance of AI for national security and military applications.

US and China ratchet up AI arms race amid growing strategic concerns

Kenya has made history by appointing a woman to lead its air force for the very first time. Maj Gen Fatuma Gaiti Ahmed has been selected for this significant role.

History made: Kenya appoints first woman air force head

Kenya has got its first female Air Force commander. Her name is Major General Fatuma Gaiti Ahmed. She joined the military over four decades ago. Since then she has held several firsts in a military leadership dominated by men. How did she ascend to this position?

Gravitas | Kenya's first female air force commander: Major General Fatuma Ahmed

The oldest surviving pilot from the Indian Air Force, Squadron Leader Dalip Singh Majithia, passed away at the age of 103 in Uttarakhand on Monday (April 14). His daughter Kiran informed The Indian Express that his cremation is scheduled for Tuesday noon at his farm in Rudrapur, with a subsequent bhog ceremony in New Delhi, the date for which will be announced later.

Indian Air Force’s oldest pilot passes away. He was 103

The Norwegian Centre-left government says that it has planned a historic increase in defence spending of $56 billion in the next 12 years. Norway says that it is doing so to increase defence against Russia and other security challenges.

Norway to double Defence budget over next 12 years, plan to increase Naval fleet & Air defence

In the U.S., an air force employee recently fell victim to an age-old spy trick. 63-year-old David Franklin Slater, who held a top-secret security clearance at the U.S. Strategic command, was indicted by the U.S. Justice Department last weekend. He has been accused of leaking sensitive and classified information, about Russia’s war in Ukraine, to his secret informant love.

Gravitas | US Air Force employee accused of leaking top secret info on foreign dating website

The Indian Air Force (IAF) at Pokhran range demonstrated its firing capabilities by launching missiles on the dummy targets of the enemy on Saturday at Vayu Shakti exercise. Rafale fired Myka missile from air to air, while Tejas fired R73 missile on the targets. Indigenous missiles Aakash, Samar were fired from surface to air and destroyed the enemy hideouts.

IAF conducts Exercise Vayu Shakti-24 at Pokhran

In a remarkable display of international cooperation, Indian assistance worth US$1 million to Papua New Guinea was efficiently transported within the country's borders on an Australian Air Force plane.

India's assistance worth $1 million transported to Papua New Guinea on Australian Air Force plane

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday (January 26) extended wishes on the occasion of Republic Day. This year’s Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path had a focus on women, featuring the themes of ‘Viksit Bharat’ and ‘Bharat – Loktantra ki Matruka.’

75th Republic Day India: Indian Air Force's Tejas formation, 4 fighter jets soar throught the air

Yasin Malik, a Kashmiri separatist leader and the chairman of the banned Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) was identified by an eyewitness as one of those who opened fire at the Indian Air Force personnel and killed them.

1990 Kashmir terror attack: Eyewitness identifies Yasin Malik as one who opened fire on IAF personnel

A security convoy in southern Pakistan came under attack on Friday, an official said, with sources adding that 14 troops were killed.

Terrorist attack air force base in Pakistan

The Israeli military has conducted extensive airstrikes, targeting over 130 sites associated with Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip over the past few hours, according to an official statement by the Israeli Air Force shared on X.

Watch: Israeli Air Force conducts massive airstrikes on Hamas targets in Gaza

As part of its attempts to promote indigenization in the defence sector, the Indian Air Force is working on several 'Make in India' projects valued at over Rs 3.15 lakh crore. Among these programs are the 156 Light Combat Helicopters, 180 Light Combat Aircraft Mark1A, and other weapon systems.

Indian Air Force's list of domestic projects worth over $37 BN

UK's lead aircraft carrier stands two-thirds empty. The number of jets in the Royal Air Force has nosedived. The British government has made cuts to defence budgets. UK's ability to fight from the air hangs in the balance. Have the mighty British fallen? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: Is the royal air force crumbling? | UK’s Air Force reels with aircraft shortage

One of the most explicit public acknowledgments, US Air Force's Chief of Staff has warned that the American Airmen to be on guard against office to work for companies training Chinese military pilots. This happened through a letter that recently became public.

China trying to exploit US air force pilots?

Indian Air Force has announced that it has inducted new strike-capable drones in the North which can carry out civilians along the borders.

India: New strike-capable drones, capable of long-range surveillance

The communications systems of 17 Air Force facilities faced a “critical compromise” after government radio technology worth $90,000 was stolen by a Tennessee-based engineer, as per a search warrant.

Pentagon investigates ‘critical compromise’ of Air Force, FBI communications

Iran is holding its annual Air Force drill, the exercise is significant this time as it comes in the backdrop of US fighter planes flying into the region to deter Iran from seizing US commercial vessels in the Persian Gulf area.

Iran counters US presence in the region

The rise of Indian Defence manufacturers has helped India increase its Defence exports by a whopping 24% from 2021 to 2023. But have these companies done enough to make the Indian government's grand 'Make in India' plan a success?

Profits of Indian Defence sector soars to new heights

What do you get when you combine the strengths of one of the world’s largest and strongest armed forces? The Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force will finally see the emergence of full-force theatre commands and it could happen within the coming months. India’s fighting regime is set to change forever with an integrated war machinery. Watch the game plan with Shivan Chanana to know about India's prep and strategy for future wars.

India’s game plan for future wars: 5 tri-service commands with Indian Army, Navy, Air Force combined

The world's lightest fighter jet, the LCA Tejas, entered its eighth year of service on July 1, 2023, marking the completion of seven years of national duty for India.

India's LCA Tejas enters 8th year of service with the air force

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