India inaugurates the upgraded Nyoma Airbase in Ladakh, the world’s highest fighter-capable airfield at 13,700 ft. A strategic boost near the China border.

India opens Nyoma Airbase, the world’s highest fighter-capable airfield at 13,700 feet, a strategic edge at LAC

The IAF has played a key role in defending the nation and showcasing its strength since independence. From decisive victories in the 1965 and 1971 wars to Operation Sindor, the IAF has demonstrated exceptional skill with the use of technology to safeguard India’s sovereignty.

Wings of Glory: IAF’s historic missions that shaped India’s defence legacy

MiG-21 has carried the might and pride of the IAF on its wings for a number of decades. Now, this iconic fighter jet is ready to retire, bowing out in a blaze of glory with grand celebrations, marking the end of an era and the dawn of a new chapter in IAF history. Join Us live to know more on this!

Mig-21 farewell: Grand ceremony in Chandigarh

 India says goodbye to the MiG-21 with grand ceremony in Chandigarh

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

To fly in the Indian Air Force, you need more than brains you need a warrior’s body. Pilots undergo some of the toughest physical tests to handle extreme G-forces, altitude shifts, and combat pressure. Here are 7 fitness secrets of IAF pilots.

Want to fly Rafale or Sukhoi? Follow these 7 Indian Air Force fitness norms to become a fighter jet pilot

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?

A video of an Indian Air Force officer narrating his alleged ordeal with who he claimed were unruly people emerged on Monday (Apr 21). He said he was abused in Kannada, and it turned violent from there on. 'God gave me the power not to retaliate,' he said as he recorded a video. India news

Bengaluru road rage: Indian Air Force officer booked for attempt to murder after CCTV footage reveals 'key' detail

Seen as a mega boost for the Indian Navy and surveillance capabilities of the defence forces, the Cabinet Committee on Security has cleared the major deals for building two nuclear submarines indigenously and buying 31 Predator drones from the US.

India approves mega defence deals worth Rs 80,000 crore for nuclear submarines and predator drones

India is on a very clear path positioning itself as a global power. Watch the video to know why India's Army, Navy and Airforce are becoming ideal partners of choice for militaries across the world.

India on path to position itself as global power

China has been using different tactics at the border areas over the years. From aerial incursions into Taiwan’s defence zone to unfurling flag at Galwan valley, China’s aggressive approach continues in border and territorial issues. All of this comes at a time when Xi Jinping led government rolled out a new ‘border law’. China’s National People’s Congress passed the law last year which said that PLA shall take measures to strengthen the border defence, support economic and social development in border areas. Among other things, the law allows PLA to work closely with civilians living near the border. The law can affect the neighbouring countries of China. It is suspected that China may have stalled negotiations with India over the LAC standoff for the border law to be implemented. China shares nearly 22,000 km border land with 14 other countries. China is yet to finalise border agreements with India and Bhutan.

Explained: China’s border law & how India, other neighboring countries are affected

The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) approved the purchase of 56 C-295 MW cargo planes for the Indian Air Force on Wednesday. Within 48 months of signing the contract, 16 aircraft will be delivered in flyaway condition from Spain, and TATA Consortium will produce 40 aircraft in India within ten years.

Private firm TATA to make 40 out of 56 transport aircraft for Indian Air Force

Amid reports of shortage of oxygen in the hospitals during the second wave of COVID-19 across the country, four cryogenic oxygen containers are being transported from Singapore to India via Air Force transport plane.

COVID-19: Indian Air Force transports four cryogenic oxygen containers from Singapore

India is expected to get 3 Rafale jets on November 5th. New Delhi has already got the first batch of 5 Rafales earlier this year amid fanfare. The 5 Rafales were inducted at Ambala airbase on 10th September in the presence of French Defence Minister Florence Parly and Indian defence minister Rajnath Singh.

India to get 3 Rafales on November 5

The man who designed patches for pilots who will fly Rafale fighter jets wanted to be an Indian Air Force pilot but could not make it due to medical reasons. Today the patches designed by him, mostly worn on the flying overalls, make him proud as they are worn by his "heroes".

Designer of Rafale patches wanted to be IAF pilot; says 'motivated by heroes'

Pakistan edits video of Indian Airforce veteran. Pak claims that Air Marshal has admitted that lost on Feb 27. Pak's desperate attempts to claim Balakot victory. Pakistan edited the 2015 YouTube video. Watch this video to know more.

Pakistan's claim: India admitted Balakot Loss

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