In a significant demonstration of India’s defence capabilities, President Smt Droupadi Murmu flew the indigenously developed Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Prachand today at Air Force Station Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. The sortie marks a new chapter in the President’s engagement with India’s advanced military aviation, following previous flights in the Sukhoi 30…
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India Approves 114 Rafale Jets Acquisition from Dassault
India Clears Proposal to Acquire 114 Rafale Jets from Dassault The Defence Procurement Board has approved the purchase of 114 Rafale fighter jets from French manufacturer Dassault Aviation, marking a significant step in modernizing India’s air combat capabilities. The proposal now awaits final clearance from the Defence Minister and approval…
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Aeronautics 2047 Seminar Begins, Focus on India’s Future Air Power
The Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) on Saturday inaugurated its two-day national seminar titled ‘Aeronautics 2047’ at the Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS) in Bengaluru, marking a significant step towards shaping India’s long-term aerospace and defence vision. The event brings together key stakeholders from the armed forces, defence research, industry, and…
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Air Marshal S Shrinivas Takes Charge of IAF Training Command
Air Marshal Seethepalli Shrinivas formally took over as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of the Training Command of the Indian Air Force on January 1, 2026. The appointment places a highly experienced fighter pilot, instructor and administrator at the helm of the command responsible for shaping the future manpower of…
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Garuda 25: IAF Joins 8th Bilateral Exercise with France
The Indian Air Force has deployed Su-30MKI fighters to Mont-de-Marsan for Exercise Garuda 25, taking part in advanced air combat and joint-strike drills with the French Air and Space Force. The Indian Air Force (IAF) is participating in the eighth edition of the bilateral air exercise Garuda 25 with the…