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IAF helicopters help contain forest fire in Arunachal’s East Siang, drop 1.62 lakh litres of water

IAF helicopters help contain forest fire in Arunachal’s East Siang, drop 1.62 lakh litres of water

Updated on Mar 12, 2026 02:14 pm IST

IAF personnel acquitted in POCSO case after minor says 'assault' was in a dream

IAF personnel acquitted in POCSO case after minor says 'assault' was in a dream

Published on Mar 11, 2026 08:57 am IST

Haryana: Tearful adieu to Rohtak IAF officer killed in Assam Sukhoi crash

Squadron Leader Anuj Vashisht’s grandfather, Mahabir, being handed his son’s cap in Rohtak on Saturday. (Manoj Dhaka/HT)

Published on Mar 08, 2026 04:54 am IST

Sukhoi-30 wreckage found in Assam, both pilots dead as jet crashes Karbi Anglong

Flt Lt Purvesh Duragkar and Sqn Ldr Anuj were killed in the Sukhoi crash(X/@IAF_MCC)

Published on Mar 07, 2026 05:29 am IST

A new beginning cut short: Pilot killed in SU-30 crash was soon to get married

A new beginning cut short: Pilot killed in SU-30 crash was soon to get married

Published on Mar 06, 2026 09:40 pm IST

Contact lost at 7:42pm, 'loud explosion' heard: What happened to Sukhoi-30 jet?

The crash took place 60 kilometers away from Jorhat and a search is underway to locate the jet, the IAF said.(PTI/File)

Updated on Mar 06, 2026 09:54 am IST

2 Air Force pilots killed in Sukhoi Su-30 crash in Assam

Flt Lt Purvesh Duragkar and Sqn Ldr Anuj were killed in the Sukhoi crash(X/@IAF_MCC)

Updated on Mar 06, 2026 02:35 pm IST

Sukhoi-30 goes missing in Assam, search op launched

Sukhoi-30 goes missing in Assam, search op launched

Published on Mar 06, 2026 07:14 am IST

Sukhoi-30 that went missing after takeoff from Assam's Jorhat crashes 60 km away

Photo for representation(PTI)

Updated on Mar 06, 2026 09:56 am IST

Indian Air Force gets defence board nod to buy 5 S-400s from Russia

India currently has three S-400 systems with another two expected to be inducted into the Indian armed forces this year.

Updated on Mar 04, 2026 08:32 am IST

IAF shows its prowess during Vayushakti-26

President Droupadi Murmu on Friday undertook a sortie in the LCH Prachand at Air Force Station in Jaisalmer. (PTI)

Published on Feb 28, 2026 05:14 am IST

‘Longest ever kill in military history’: IAF showcases S-400 intercept | Watch

The video shows radar systems locking onto a distant airborne target before a missile is launched and destroys it far beyond visual range. (X/ANI)

Updated on Feb 27, 2026 09:22 pm IST

Sustainable practices adopted in space offer lessons for NE states in renewable energy: Shukla

Sustainable practices adopted in space offer lessons for NE states in renewable energy: Shukla

Published on Feb 27, 2026 11:43 am IST

Operation Sindoor may be longest beyond-visual-range air battle ever: IISS

Representational image.(File Photo/PTI)

Updated on Feb 25, 2026 06:44 am IST

After technical incident, Tejas likely to skip IAF's Vayu Shakti exercise

JIAF’s Chinook during the rehearsals for Exercise Vayushakti-26, in Jaisalmer. (PTI)

Updated on Feb 25, 2026 07:46 am IST

LCA to skip major IAF drills following recent incident

The latest incident comes when the IAF is looking at inducting an advanced variant of the plane. (HT PHOTO/Representative)

Published on Feb 24, 2026 08:25 pm IST

HAL: LCA Mk-1 involved in minor technical incident on the ground

An Indian Air Force spokesperson offered no comments on the development that came months after an LCA crashed at the Dubai airshow. (Shutterstock)

Published on Feb 24, 2026 05:54 am IST

IAF man, father beaten by wedding party over seeking passage in UP’s Bulandshahr

Cross-complaints have been made in connection with the incident. (For Representation)

Updated on Feb 23, 2026 09:13 pm IST

Tejas fighter jet suffers major damage after overshooting runway: Report

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Tejas light combat aircraft at the HAL Airport in Bengaluru(REUTERS/File)

Updated on Feb 23, 2026 12:08 pm IST

IAF man, father beaten over objection to people drinking in UP wedding baraat

The incident took place in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr(Screengrab)

Updated on Feb 23, 2026 04:13 pm IST

Surya Kiran, Sarang Helicopter teams to perform over Jaipur's Jal Mahal on Feb 20, 22

Surya Kiran, Sarang Helicopter teams to perform over Jaipur's Jal Mahal on Feb 20, 22

Published on Feb 19, 2026 04:40 pm IST

Balloon with Pakistan airline mark found on Air Force premises in Agra; probe on

A detailed investigation into the matter is underway.(ANI screengrab/ Representational)

Published on Feb 15, 2026 10:06 pm IST

IAF instructors to train British fighter pilots

Representational image. (PTI)

Updated on Feb 13, 2026 06:02 am IST

DAC gives nod for 114 Rafale fighters ahead of Emmanuel Macron's India visit

Defence ministry clears big proposal, India to get 114 Rafale jets & more

Updated on Feb 13, 2026 10:24 am IST

Did India hit Pak nuclear hub at Kirana Hills? IAF sets the record straight

VCAS Nagesh Kapoor said that 'whether we did something, or whether the explosion was caused by an insurgency there, or by what weapon, we don't know about all this'.(PTI)

Published on Feb 12, 2026 12:02 pm IST

Air Force looking forward to inducting new multi-role fighter jet: Vice chief

A single Rafale fighter jet flying at 900 km/h can be seen executing a breathtaking vertical manoeuvre.(PTI)

Updated on Feb 12, 2026 06:49 am IST

Delhi court acquits two in 2014 murder of Indian Air Force staffer

Delhi court acquits two in 2014 murder of Indian Air Force staffer

Published on Feb 11, 2026 04:28 pm IST

IAF's proposal to buy 114 more Rafales to go before DAC ahead of Macron visit

As per the proposal, India will purchase 18 off-the-shelf Rafales from French manufacturer Dassault Aviation.(AFP)

Updated on Feb 10, 2026 05:48 am IST

Sweden's defence firm SAAB says Gripen fighter jet has place in IAF

Sweden's defence firm SAAB says Gripen fighter jet has place in IAF

Updated on Feb 09, 2026 09:57 am IST

When memories took flight: ‘Packet’ veterans reunite, rewind to decades of courage & camaraderie

Veterans of the Indian Air Force’s iconic ‘Packet’ aircraft at the IAF Heritage Museum in Sector 18, Chandigarh, on Saturday. (Keshav Singh/HT)

Published on Feb 08, 2026 07:26 am IST

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