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IAF orders probe after aircraft hard landing disrupts Pune Airport operations

Authorities said the temporary closure led to significant disruption, with at least 12 incoming flights diverted and 73 flights cancelled. (HT PHOTO)

Published on Apr 19, 2026, 4:22 AM IST

Flight operations back to normal at Pune airport after IAF fighter aircraft accident

Pune airport director Santosh Dhoke said coordinated efforts helped restore operations within hours. (HT FILE)

Published on Apr 19, 2026, 4:16 AM IST

IAF chief AP Singh takes sortie in F-15EX Eagle during US visit

AP Singh takes a familiarisation flight in a Boeing F-15EX Eagle II fighter aircraft.

Published on Apr 18, 2026, 5:03 PM IST

Flights disrupted as IAF ‘hard landing’ shuts Pune airport for 11 hours

The disruption began around 10:25 pm on Friday.

Published on Apr 18, 2026, 9:53 AM IST

Pune airport resumes operations after IAF aircraft incident

Passengers at a boarding gate in Pune airport. (File photo)

Published on Apr 18, 2026, 9:08 AM IST

IAF’s ‘hard landing’ incident: Pune airport resumes operations after 11 hours

An Indian Air Force aircraft.

Updated on Apr 18, 2026, 9:13 AM IST

Review: The Sky Warriors: Operation Sindoor Unveiled by Vishnu Som

Indian Air Force soldiers arriving at Wuyan area of Pampore, Kashmir, for Operation Sindoor on 7 May 2025 (Saqib Majeed/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

Published on Apr 17, 2026, 10:57 PM IST

Marshal Arjan Singh's legacy continues to inspire generations: IAF, MoD pay tribute on 107th anniv

Marshal Arjan Singh's legacy continues to inspire generations: IAF, MoD pay tribute on 107th anniv

Published on Apr 15, 2026, 4:09 PM IST

IAF chief discusses defence ties with his US counterpart

IAF chief discusses defence ties with his US counterpart

Published on Apr 11, 2026, 1:05 PM IST

IAF’s Tejas fleet set to fly again; HAL says ‘software glitch resolved’

Bengaluru: Tejas aircraft at HAL Airport, in Bengaluru, Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026.

Updated on Apr 3, 2026, 4:56 PM IST

IAF to get mountain radars worth ₹1,950 cr

Bharat Electronics Limited.

Updated on Apr 1, 2026, 6:41 AM IST

Big defence boost:India set to receive fourth S-400 missile systems by April-end

Big defence boost:India set to receive fourth S-400 missile systems by April-end

Updated on Mar 31, 2026, 4:48 AM IST

Sky spectacle ends on a high note as Surya Kiran team wows Chandigarh

The air show recorded strong public participation over both days and seamless coordination among the UT administration, Indian Air Force and security agencies, ensuring a smooth experience for spectators. (Sanjeev Sharma/HT)

Published on Mar 29, 2026, 6:46 AM IST

Precision meets patriotism as IAF’s Surya Kiran team dazzles Chandigarh skies

The Surya Kiran Aerobatic team performing an air show at Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh on Friday. (Ravi Kumar/HT)

Published on Mar 28, 2026, 8:06 AM IST

Karnataka govt will reclaim forest land from IAF, simplify sandalwood rules: Minister Khandre

Karnataka govt will reclaim forest land from IAF, simplify sandalwood rules: Minister Khandre

Published on Mar 26, 2026, 7:49 PM IST

Women short service officers in defence forces to now get pension: Supreme Court

Women officers released after 14 years of service will now be entitled to pension benefits.

Updated on Mar 24, 2026, 2:27 PM IST

India's FY26-27 Air Force plan: Rafale, transport aircraft deals lined up

In February, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) — India’s apex military procurement body — cleared the purchase of military hardware worth <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>3.6 lakh crore, including 114 Rafale jets.

Updated on Mar 23, 2026, 6:51 AM IST

Chandigarh: Sukhna Lake to host Surya Kiran aerobatics show on March 27, 28

The venue capacity has been fixed at 10,000 persons per day. (PTI)

Published on Mar 22, 2026, 6:36 AM IST

India may join 6th-generation fighter jet consortium

Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan. (File photo) (@HQ_IDS_India X/ANI Photo)

Updated on Mar 19, 2026, 8:08 AM IST

Civil ops at key IAF-run airports to be restricted for repair works, upgrades

All four airports, Srinagar, Pune, Jodhpur and Adampur, are joint-user facilities where civil flights operate from air force bases.

Updated on Mar 15, 2026, 6:33 AM IST

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, 2:14 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, 8:57 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 8, 2026, 4:54 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

Published on Mar 7, 2026, 5:29 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 6, 2026, 9:40 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.

Updated on Mar 6, 2026, 9:54 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

Updated on Mar 6, 2026, 2:35 PM IST

Sukhoi-30 goes missing in Assam, search op launched

Sukhoi-30 goes missing in Assam, search op launched

Published on Mar 6, 2026, 7:14 AM IST

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

Photo for representation

Updated on Mar 6, 2026, 9:56 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 4, 2026, 8:32 AM IST

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