In 2024, the IAF chief said, the Air Force expanded its participation in bilateral and multi-lateral exercises with Air Forces of friendly foreign countries. “We also conducted the largest multi-national exercise Tarang Shakti on the Indian soil after a gap of 61 years with participation from Air Forces of more than 30 nations,” he added.
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India announces Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh as next IAF chief
Born on October 27, 1964, Air Marshal Singh was commissioned into the fighter pilot stream of the Indian Air Force in December 1984.
Kuwait fire: Indian minister meets injured workers, speeds up repatriation of Mangaf fire victims’ remains
An Indian Air Force plane is on standby to bring back the mortal remains of Indians killed in the incident.
France burns from rioting, but IAF Rafale jets are readying for July 14 Bastille Day parade, with PM Modi as guest of honour
More than a thousand rioters have been arrested in France as cities see unabated burning and looting, apparently in demand for “Justice for Nahel M”, the French-Algerian teenager killed in a police shooting.
Enhanced mountain security, helicopter sorties for 2-month Amarnath Yatra; highway drill begins in J&K
Amarnath Yatra, arguably the ultimate pilgrimage for Indian devotees of Lord Shiva and definitely a test of physical endurance, starts from July 1, 2023. This year, the ITBP has joined the CRPF in guarding the icy shrine.
MiG-21 crash in Rajasthan: Fighter jets keep their ‘flying coffin’ reputation, killing 3 villagers this time
Pioneers in their class, MiG-21 fighter jets of the Indian Air Force also crash with almost unfailing regularity, as one plane did yesterday in Rajasthan, killing three civilians. This occurred after multiple crashes in 2021 and 2022, in which several air force personnel died.
India tests long-range interceptor missile
India conducted a critical test to validate and showcase its ballistic missile defence (BMD) capabilities to intercept long-range missiles, the defence ministry said.
India, Singapore air forces resume joint drill after two-year lull
The Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) began their six-week-long 11th annual Joint Military Training (JMT) at Air Force Station, Kalaikunda.
Kargil Vijay Diwas: India pays tribute to 1999 war heroes
India News: India yesterday observed the 23rd anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas that commemorates the country’s victory over Pakistan in the 1999 war.
India deploys maiden S-400, second unit to be come up soon
India News: India has inducted and deployed firing unit of ‘S-400 Air Defence System’ and the second unit is also in the process of getting inducted, IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari said.
