The Indian Air Force delivered a breathtaking aerial tribute this Diwali.
In a rare and symbolic gesture, IAF jets fired flares and performed a spectacular display to wish the nation a Happy Diwali, honoring both tradition and the spirit of service. The sky lit up with color and pride as this powerful Diwali message reached millions across India.

Indian Air Force Jets Light Up Sky for Diwali Wishes! 

The Indian Air Force delivered a breathtaking aerial tribute this Diwali.
In a rare and symbolic gesture, IAF jets fired flares and performed a spectacular display to wish the nation a Happy Diwali, honoring both tradition and the spirit of service. The sky lit up with color and pride as this powerful Diwali message reached millions across India.


Diwali 2025: Indian Air Force Jets Light Up Sky for Diwali Wishes | WION 

Indian Coast Guard conducts the 10th National Pollution Response Exercise (NATPOLREX-X) off Chennai to test India’s marine oil spill response and enhance inter-agency coordination.

Indian Coast Guard Conducts 'NATPOLREX' | Tasked To Combat Oil Spills At Sea

The largest-ever contract worth Rs 66,500 crore for 97 Tejas Mark-1A fighters is now all set to be inked with Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL), though the IAF is yet to get even the first such `improved’ jet of the 83 ordered earlier for Rs 46,898 crore in Feb 2021.

PM Modi seals the deal: ₹62,370 crore agreement with HALC for 97 Tejas fighter jets

Pakistan Bombing: 30 Killed After Pakistani Air Force Bombs Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Thirty die in overnight terror as fighter jets raze a village. Women, kids, families, bombed by their own country. The search for survivors, the demand for justice witness Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s darkest hour.
Military says it hit terror hideout. Locals accuse state of recklessness. Human rights groups demand answers.


Pakistan Bombing: 30 Killed After Pakistani Air Force Bombs Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

Pakistan Air Force Strikes Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Village; Dozens Killed

At least 30 civilians, including women and children, were reportedly killed in overnight airstrikes carried out by the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) on Matre Dara village in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The Pakistani authorities have not yet clarified what the intended target was.



Pakistan Air Force Strikes Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Village; Dozens Killed

Photos: Explore the intense India vs Pakistan Air Force rivalry, focusing on their capabilities post the Pahalgam attack and the historic Balakot airstrike of 2019.

Sky dominance in numbers: Is India's air force stronger than Pakistan's?

The American President, Donald Trump, has awarded Boeing the contract to build the next-generation air dominance fighter jet, the F-47. The contract comes as a much-needed win for the company over its rivals. The F-47 fighter jet will replace the aging F-22 Raptors, which are touted as the world's most advanced air superiority fighter jets and have been in service with the U.S. Air Force since the 1980s. The F-47 will have the ability to enter combat zones alongside drones. Watch in for more details!

F-47 to be new air dominance fighter jet of US Air Force

Aero India 2025, Asia’s biggest aerospace event, is set to take off with global defence leaders in attendance. The event highlights India’s indigenous defence advancements, with HAL leading the pavilion, showcasing LUH, CATS Warrior, and next-gen technology. Air and Army Chiefs also took a historic Tejas sortie ahead of the grand opening.

Aero India 2025 takes off with global defence leaders in attendance

The Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully rescued two foreign women mountaineers who had been stranded for three days at over 6,000 meters during their expedition to Chaukhamba-3 peak. Their equipment and bags had fallen into a gorge, prompting the rescue operation using helicopters on Sunday.

India: 2 Foreign Women Trekkers Missing In Uttarakhand's Chamoli Rescued After 3 Days

India launched its biggest multinational air exercise 'Tarang Shakti' on the 6th of August. The exercise is being conducted in two phases. The first took place in the Sulur town of Coimbatore district in Tamil Nadu from the 6th of August to the 14th of August and the second is currently taking place in Jodhpur in the Indian state of Rajasthan- from the 29th of August to the 14th of September. Various aircraft like the Eurofighter Typhoon Jet and SU-30MKI were a part of the first phase. Why is the Tarang Shakti exercise important? Which countries will be a part of the exercise in phase 2?

What is Tarang Shakti? Second-phase begins in Jodhpur

The first-ever multi-nation Tarang Shakti air combat exercise to be hosted by India took off at Sulur in Tamil Nadu on Tuesday, with Rafale and Eurofighter Typhoon jets as well as military aircraft from France, Germany, UK and Spain taking to the skies along with frontline IAF fighters.

Tarang Shakti: Indian Airforce hosts joint air defence exercise with France, Germany & Spain

WATCH: US Air Force conducts first-ever human vs AI aerial dogfight

Indian Air Force Chief, Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari speaks to WION on Indo Pacific, situation in Northern border, Western border, ties with Russia, Make in India & Humanitarian issues. WION's principal correspondent Sidhant Sibal held one-on-one talks with Chief of the Air Staff Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari. Watch in for more details!

'Indian Air Force has been first respondent to any crisis', says IAF Chief Vivek Ram Chaudhari

PM Modi stepped foot in France. From being the guest of honour at the Bastille Day Parade. To acquiring the Rafale M fighter jet from France. India is aiming high. India is planning to buy the Rafale fighter jet's naval version from France during PM Modi's visit. The two countries may sign a deal for 26 Rafale naval jets.

How is the Rafale M different from the Air Force version of Rafale?

In Pics | NATO conducts its biggest-ever drill in Germany

Two Indian Airforce jets crashed in Madhya Pradesh's Morena early this morning, where one pilot has lost his life and other two have been rescued. According to reports from the agencies, two planes - a Sukhoi-30 and a Mirage 2000 - crashed on Saturday morning in Madhya Pradesh in what appears to be a mid-air collision.

Indian Air Force Jet Crash | IAF: Two pilots rescued, one pilot sustained fatal injuries

US airforce was planning to supply Ukraine with the older version of a predator drone. The supply took time due to Pentagon's concern over sensitive technology.

US: Pentagon unsure about sending reaper drones to Ukraine

The US Airforce publicly unveiled its next generation stealth bomber. The B-21 Raider is being called the most advanced military aircraft ever built. Pentagon officials including defense secretary Lloyd Austin along with representatives of contractor Northrop Grumman revealed the B-21 radar at a ceremony in Palmdale California.

US: 'Most advanced military aircraft ever built', big boost to airforce

India is all set to add another fighter-jet airfield in Ladakh. What will be the strategic implications of this move and how will it give India leverage over China?

India will park fighter jets 50km from LAC near China

Jet set, go! Exercise Pitch Black takes off in Australia

In symbolic first, Israeli fighter pilots train in Germany

Russia staged large-scale aviation drills at the annexed Crimea peninsula this week with crews from Aerospace Forces from four Russian military districts and the Northern Fleet taking part.

Russia stages Airforce drills in annexed Crimea

India-Pak standoff: A look at how India's Air Force compares with Pakistan's

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