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Indian Air Force
19 States Sign MoUs to Revive Unused Airstrips Under UDAN Scheme
Nineteen Indian states have signed MoUs with the Ministry of Civil Aviation to transform unused airstrips into operational airports under the next phase of the UDAN scheme.
HAL CMD Ravi K discusses Tejas delays and engine co-production
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited CMD Ravi K discusses current delivery schedules, engine co-production, and strategic aerospace development projects.
GE Aerospace delivers three additional F404 engines to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
GE Aerospace delivered three additional F404-IN20 engines to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for the Tejas Mk1A fighter aircraft program in August 2026.
Six F35 fighter jets to arrive from America for India exercise
The Indian Air Force will host the multinational military exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 in Jodhpur, featuring the participation of the US F-35 fighter jets.
Lockheed Martin Offers Technology Transfer for Super Hercules Aircraft to India
Lockheed Martin offers technology transfer for parts of its C-130J Super Hercules aircraft if it secures a contract to supply 60 medium transport aircraft to the Indian Air Force.
F-35 set to debut in IAF’s Tarang Shakti exercise
The US Air Force will deploy F-35 stealth fighters to the Indian Air Force's Tarang Shakti exercise in Jodhpur.
IAF Announces Resumption of Multinational Air Exercise Tarang Shakti
The Indian Air Force announced that the multinational air exercise Tarang Shakti will be held in Jodhpur to facilitate tactical training and operational collaboration.
India, Japan Air Chiefs take Tejas to the skies in Veer Guardian 2026
The air force chiefs of India and Japan flew the Tejas fighter aircraft together during the Veer Guardian-2026 exercise in Jodhpur.
Japan Air Force Chief flies in India's Tejas fighter jet
The Chief of the Japan Air Self-Defense Force flew in India's domestically produced Tejas fighter jet.
Centre seeks fast-track clearance for Adilabad airfield project
Union Minister G. Kishan Reddy has requested the Telangana government to speed up the Adilabad joint-use airfield project for civil and military aviation.
Japanese airmen share experience of joint military drills in India
Japanese and Indian air forces are conducting the Veer Guardian 2026 joint combat exercise in Jodhpur.
Japanese fighter jets fly from Indian soil for joint exercise
Japanese fighter jets are participating in a joint air exercise with the Indian Air Force in Rajasthan for the first time.
1965 war hero Alfred Tyrone Cooke dies, IAF pays tribute
Decorated 1965 Indo-Pak War hero and Vir Chakra recipient Alfred Tyrone Cooke has died in New Delhi.
Indian Air Force Surya Kiran team to perform air show in Meerut
The Indian Air Force's Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team is scheduled to perform an air show in Meerut on September 19 and 20, 2026.
India sends fresh tranche of relief material to Nepal
India has dispatched an additional 11 tonnes of humanitarian relief supplies to Nepal to aid in recovery efforts following recent devastating flash floods.
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited delivers HTT-40 trainer aircraft to Indian Air Force
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is set to deliver the first batch of HTT-40 trainer aircraft to the Indian Air Force.
HAL Delivers Tejas Trainers and Dhruv Helicopters to Bolster Aerospace Power
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has delivered several aircraft and helicopters to the Indian Air Force and Pawan Hans Limited to boost domestic aerospace capabilities.
Tamil Nadu government selects two sites for second Chennai airport
The Tamil Nadu government has identified two potential sites, Cheyyur and Manellore, for a second airport in Chennai and requested the Airports Authority of India to conduct a pre-feasibility study.
Sargodha Airbase undergoes permanent repairs following 2025 Indian strike
Satellite imagery shows ongoing permanent repair work at Pakistan's Sargodha Airbase following damage from a 2025 Indian operation.
HAL hands over military, civil aviation and training platforms
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited has delivered several military and civil aviation platforms to the Indian Air Force and Pawan Hans Limited.
Govt debunks claims of MiG-29 crash, blames Pak accounts: Footage from video game
The Indian government has refuted social media claims about an IAF MiG-29 crash, identifying the viral footage as being from the video game War Thunder.
Death toll from Nepal floods rises to 1,259; search for 5,000 continues
The Indian government has intensified rescue and relief operations in Nepal following severe flooding that resulted in significant casualties and missing persons.
Operation Sandur participant former Air Marshal appointed first head of Ram Mandir Trust
Retired Indian Air Marshal Jitendra Mishra has been appointed as the first CEO of the Ram Mandir Trust following allegations of donation theft.
Former Indian Air Force pilot Abhinandan Varthaman joins private airline
Indian Air Force group captain Abhinandan Varthaman has joined a private airline as a pilot after retiring from service and being imprisoned by Pakistan in 2019 following an aerial clash.
Operation Ayodhya: Why the Ram Mandir Trust chose an Air Marshal
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust has appointed retired Air Marshal Jitendra Mishra as its first CEO to professionalize temple management and address recent financial irregularities.
Former Indian Air Force pilot Abhinandan Varthaman joins private airline Fly91
Former Indian Air Force fighter pilot Abhinandan Varthaman has retired from military service and joined the private airline Fly91.
India negotiates purchase of five additional S-400 air defense systems
India is negotiating the purchase of five additional S-400 air defense systems from Russia following their successful performance during Operation Sindoor.
Security forces kill Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist in Jammu and Kashmir operation
A terrorist affiliated with Lashkar-e-Taiba named Yasir was killed by security forces during an operation in the Pir Panjal mountains of Jammu and Kashmir.
India reports 7.8 percent GDP growth as Abhinandan Varthaman quits air force
This morning news summary covers updates on India's GDP growth, the appointment of a new CEO for the Ram Temple Trust, the resignation of Abhinandan Varthaman from the Indian Air Force, a major banking fraud case involving IAS officers, and an interview with chess player Praggnanandhaa.
Group Captain Abhinandan Varthaman resigns from Indian Air Force to join Fly91
Indian Air Force Group Captain Abhinandan Varthaman, known for his 2019 Balakot airstrike involvement and subsequent capture by Pakistan, has resigned from the IAF to join private airline Fly91.