The Indian Air Force on January 17 marked a significant milestone with the Maroon Beret Ceremonial Parade at the Garud Regimental Training Centre (GRTC), Air Force Station Chandinagar. The parade celebrated the successful completion of one of the most demanding training programs in the armed forces by the Air Force…
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Think Tank Studies Operations at IAF Hindon
In a significant step towards strengthening civil–military engagement and strategic research collaboration, a delegation of scholars from leading Indian think tanks visited Air Force Station Hindon on January 10, 2026. The visit was organised as part of an outreach initiative by the Indian Air Force (IAF) to enhance understanding of…
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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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Wing Cdr Namansh Syal Laid to Rest in Himachal With Full Honours
Wing Commander Namansh Syal of the Indian Air Force (IAF), who tragically lost his life during a Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA Mk-1) demonstration at the Dubai Airshow on November 21, was given a tearful and dignified farewell in his native Himachal Pradesh on Sunday. His mortal remains were brought…
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Tejas Crashes at Dubai Air Show; IAF Pilot Killed
An Indian Air Force (IAF) Tejas Light Combat Aircraft crashed during an aerial display at the Dubai Air Show on Friday, Nov 21, 2025. The pilot sustained fatal injuries and was declared dead, the IAF said. A court of inquiry has been ordered to determine the cause of the accident….
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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…
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President Murmu Takes Historic Rafale Sortie in Ambala
Ambala, 29 October 2025: President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday carried out a 30-minute sortie in a Rafale fighter jet from the Air Force Station Ambala in Haryana, reaching altitudes of around 15,000 ft and speeds of about 700 km/h. This historic sortie makes her the first President of India to…
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MiG-21 Retired: IAF Marks End of Legendary Fighter Era
Chandigarh: The Indian Air Force (IAF) officially retired the iconic MiG-21 fighter jet today, ending an era of six decades of distinguished service. The decommissioning ceremony was held at Chandigarh Air Force Base with a final ceremonial sortie. Air Chief Marshal AP Singh led the last flight of the MiG-21…