If approved, the deal is likely to generate business opportunities worth around Rs 1.6 lakh crore for Indian companies like Tata Group, Larsen & Toubro, and other defence manufacturers, while significantly boosting the country’s aerospace manufacturing ecosystem.

France offers deal for 114 Rafale fighter jets, with 94 to be made in India

Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth has broken the glass ceiling by becoming the first woman graduate of the Indian Air Force’s premier “Top Gun” school. The achievement is significant, as only about 1 per cent of IAF pilots are selected for the FCL course at TACDE.

Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth scripts history as Indian Air Force gets its first woman ‘Top Gun’ pilot

A tragic accident at Assam's Jorhat Air Force Station has claimed the lives of five Indian Air Force personnel after an An-32 transport aircraft crashed while attempting to land. The aircraft had reportedly developed a technical fault shortly after take-off and returned to the base before skidding off the runway and catching fire. The IAF has ordered a court of inquiry to determine the cause of the crash, while tributes pour in for the personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty.


IAF Jet Crash: IAF Orders A Court Of Inquiry To Ascertain Cause Of Crash

IAF Plane Crash: An-32 Jet Crashes During Landing Attempt In Assam, 5 Personnel Killed

A tragic accident at Assam's Jorhat Air Force Station has claimed the lives of five Indian Air Force personnel after an An-32 transport aircraft crashed while attempting to land. The aircraft had reportedly developed a technical fault shortly after take-off and returned to the base before skidding off the runway and catching fire. The IAF has ordered a court of inquiry to determine the cause of the crash, while tributes pour in for the personnel who lost their lives in the line of duty.

IAF An-32 Crashes at Jorhat, Five Air Warriors Lose Lives

TARA is India’s first indigenous glide weapon system designed to convert conventional unguided air-dropped warheads into precision-guided weapons with extended strike range and improved targeting capability.

What Is TARA? DRDO’s new glide kit turns unguided bombs into smart weapons; Features explained

The Indian Air Force released a special commemorative video marking the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor. The video highlights the courage, precision, and strategic coordination displayed by Indian forces during the operation.


Operation Sindoor: IAF Says Over 100 Pak Soldiers & Around 100 Terrorists Killed

Marking one year of Operation Sindoor, the Indian Air Force held a joint press briefing and released footage from the mission that targeted and destroyed a terror facility. Calling the operation “Precise In Action, Eternal In Memory,” officials highlighted the planning, execution, and significance of the strike. The newly released visuals offered a rare glimpse into the operation, while also serving as a tribute to the personnel involved in one of the IAF’s most talked-about missions in recent years.

Op Sindoor Anniversary: IAF Addresses Joint Presser On 1st Anniversary, Release Footage Of Attack

The IAF’s indigenous FF Bot, developed via iDEX, addresses modern warfare’s fire hazards. Demonstrated at Vayu Shakti 2026, this remote-controlled robot navigates debris and extreme heat to protect critical airbase infrastructure.

IAF tests homegrown firefighting robot amid global conflict lessons

An Indian Air Force Sukhoi-30MKI fighter jet crashed during a routine training sortie in Assam on March 5, killing both pilots on board. The aircraft had taken off from Jorhat Air Force Base before going down near Inglong Ekopi Hill in Bokajan in Karbi Anglong district, around 60 kilometres from the base.

India: IAF Sukhoi-30 Crash Kills 2 Pilots in Assam Hills | WION

An Indian Air Force Sukhoi fighter jet has crashed, triggering search operations by rescue teams.


IAF: Indian Air Force Sukhoi Jet Crashes, Search Operations Underway | WION Breaking

A Sukhoi-30MKI fighter jet of the Indian Air Force has gone missing after taking off from Assam, triggering an urgent search and rescue mission. The last contact with the aircraft was recorded at 7:42 PM IST, shortly after it departed for its mission.

The Indian Air Force has deployed multiple teams to locate the aircraft, with search operations underway across the region as authorities attempt to establish contact with the crew.

BREAKING: IAF Sukhoi-30MKI Missing After Takeoff From Assam, Massive Search Operation Launched

India's Defence Procurement Board (DPB) approved the Indian Air Force's (IAF) proposal to acquire 114 additional Rafale fighter jets from Dassault Aviation on January 16, 2026, addressing squadron shortages amid border tensions.

Defence Procurement Board Approves Iaf's Proposal to Acquire Rafale Jets: Reports

The IAF's choice of the Global 6500 as the base platform is strategic and well-thought-out. This Canadian business jet offers several advantages that make it ideal for military conversion.

From business jet to battle manager: IAF's Bombardier Global 6500 and DRDO's tech leap

Tata Advanced Systems and Lockheed Martin have officially broken ground on a state-of-the-art MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) facility for C-130 aircraft. The facility, expected to be completed in 2026, will strengthen India’s defense capabilities and support Lockheed Martin’s global operations. The first C-130 is scheduled to arrive for MRO operations in early 2026, marking a major milestone in Indo-US defense collaboration.

Tata Advanced Systems, Lockheed Martin Launch New C-130 MRO Facility

A dramatic rescue operation unfolded in Sri Lanka as the Indian Air Force successfully evacuated an Indian national along with several others trapped in a landslide-affected restricted zone in Kotmale.

In a hybrid extraction mission, an IAF Garud commando was winched down into the hazardous terrain to guide stranded passengers through a cross-country route to a pre-marked helipad. From there, 24 people — Indians, foreign nationals, and Sri Lankans — were airlifted to Colombo.


IAF Rescue Operation: Indians Airlifted from Landslide Zone in Dramatic Operation!

India has lost 106 aircraft and 74 pilots in 10 years, with Tejas, MiG and Jaguar crashes raising questions on ageing fleets, training gaps and delayed modernisation.

Decade of crashes- 106 aircraft lost, 74 pilot fatalities in 10 years, highest in peacetime

A Tejas fighter jet crashed during the biennial Dubai Air Show, sending shockwaves across the aviation community. The pilot tragically lost his life, confirmed by authorities.
Eyewitnesses reported seeing a plume of thick black smoke over Al Maktoum International Airport as the crash unfolded. Investigators are looking into the cause of the accident.

Tejas Crash: HAL Tejas Crashes During a Flying Demonstration at Dubai Air Show

Tejas Crash: HAL Tejas Crashes at Dubai Air Show

Tejas Crash: Indian Tejas Jet Crashes, Pilot Dies in Dubai Air Show

A Tejas fighter jet crashed on Friday afternoon during a flying demonstration at the Dubai Air Show, sending a plume of thick black smoke over Al Maktoum International Airport.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) confirmed that the pilot tragically lost his life in the accident. Crowds at the air show witnessed the crash firsthand, raising immediate concerns over safety measures during such high-profile demonstrations.

Tejas Crash: Tejas Fighter Jet Crashes at Dubai Air Show

The Indian Air Force celebrated its 93rd anniversary with a breathtaking air display over the Brahmaputra in Guwahati. From Rafales to Suryakirans, the skies came alive as the IAF showcased its precision, pride, and power before dignitaries and cheering spectators.


 IAF Marks 93rd Anniversary With Breathtaking Air Show Over Brahmaputra

India has announced a series of NOTAMs for major Indian Air Force exercises across the Northeast region from November to January. The drills would cover key border zones with China, Bhutan, Myanmar and Bangladesh.


IAF to launch large-scale air drill to enhance air dominance

Northern Army Commander, Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, on Thursday witnessed 'Exercise AstraShakti' in the icy heights of the high-altitude areas of the Union Territory of Ladakh, officials said.

The AstraShakti exercise is currently underway as a validation of long-range precision artillery firepower, swarm drones, counter-unmanned aerial surveillance systems, commando operations, and synergy with the ITBP in the icy expanse and high-altitude areas of Ladakh.


Astra Shakti: Indian Air Force To Launch Exercise in Northeast Region

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