New Delhi, February 28, 2026: The Indian Air Force (IAF) marked a significant milestone in aviation training as the Aircrew Examining Board (AEB) successfully concluded the 23rd Combined Instrument Rating Instructor and Examiner (CIRIE) Course at Air Force Station Hindan. The valedictory ceremony, held on February 27, celebrated the successful…
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President Murmu Flies Indigenous LCH Prachand at Jaisalmer
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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Why India Could Reconsider Su-57 Deal With Russia
Russia’s renewed push for India to co-produce the Sukhoi Su-57 fifth-generation fighter aircraft has reopened a long-dormant debate in India’s strategic community. With China accelerating stealth fighter deployments and Pakistan planning to induct J-35 aircraft, New Delhi faces a narrowing window to maintain regional air dominance. The offer, described by…
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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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Putin’s Il-80 ‘Flying Kremlin’ Becomes World’s Most-Tracked Jet
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s arrival in Delhi on Thursday became a global aviation spectacle when his specially modified Ilyushin Il-80 popularly called the “Flying Kremlin” or “Doomsday plane” turned into the world’s most-tracked flight, according to FlightRadar24. The unusually high interest reflects not only Putin’s high-profile India visit but also…
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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….