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Vayu Shakti Reinforces India’s Airpower Supremacy Why in the News ? The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to conduct Exercise Vayu Shakti at Pokhran, showcasing advanced combat platforms and precision strike capabilities, while highlighting the success of Operation Sindoor and reaffirming India’s commitment to air dominance and counter-terror response. Exercise Vayu Shakti: Scale and …
Read MoreHAL Excluded from AMCA Project: A Paradigm Shift in India’s Defence Aviation Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), a public sector undertaking and a Navratna company, has been excluded from the AMCA (Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft) project, a ₹15,000 crore initiative to develop India’s fifth-generation fighter jet. HAL was established in 1940 and has been a central …
Read MoreIAF Concludes France Joint Exercise Garuda Eight Why in the News? The Indian Air Force (IAF) has returned after completing the 8th edition of Exercise Garuda in France, a major Indo-French bilateral air exercise aimed at strengthening interoperability, joint mission planning, and operational coordination between the two air forces. This exercise also highlighted the importance …
Read MoreIAF Participates in France’s Garuda 2025 Exercise, Focusing on Operational Efficiency and Emissions Reduction Why in the News ? An Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent has reached Mont-de-Marsan Air Base in France to participate in the bilateral Garuda-2025 air exercise from November 16–27, aimed at boosting operational coordination, interoperability, and defence cooperation between India and …
Read MoreIndia Participates in Multinational Exercise Ocean Sky 2025 Why in the News? The Indian Air Force (IAF) is participating in Exercise Ocean Sky 2025, a multinational air combat exercise hosted by the Spanish Air Force at Gando Air Base. The exercise aims to enhance interoperability, strengthen defence cooperation, and improve air combat skills among global …
Read MoreWhy in the News ? Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the first Tejas LCA Mk1A fighter jet from HAL’s new Nashik production line, marking a major milestone in India’s pursuit of self-reliance in defence manufacturing under the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative. India’s Push for Defence Self-Reliance: Historic Milestone: The unveiling of Tejas LCA Mk1A and a …
Read MoreIndia Commemorates 93rd Air Force Day Why in the News? India celebrates the 93rd Air Force Day, honoring the IAF’s bravery, dedication, and service since 1932. Leaders and the President paid tributes to air warriors and veterans, highlighting their role in national defence, disaster relief, and humanitarian missions. This celebration underscores India’s commitment to strategic …
Read MoreMiG-21 Retires: IAF Faces Fighter Fleet Shortage Amid Strategic Shifts Why in the News? The Indian Air Force (IAF) has formally retired its MiG-21 fighter jets, marking the end of a six-decade legacy. The move underscores challenges in squadron strength, fleet modernization, and the urgent need for indigenous aircraft induction. This transition comes at a …
Read MoreNew Safety Concerns Plague Indian ALH Helicopters Why in the News ? The Indian Army reported a tail drive shaft (TDS) defect in an Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv, prompting fleet-wide one-time safety checks. This comes months after the fleet was grounded following the fatal Porbandar crash and recurring safety concerns. Recent Incident and Safety …
Read MoreIndia’s ULRA Stealth Bomber: A Strategic Leap Toward Global Power Projection India is entering a new era of strategic deterrence and military modernization with the conceptualization of its most ambitious aerospace defense project to date—the Ultra-Long Range Strike Aircraft (ULRA). This advanced strategic bomber, designed to fly over 12,000 kilometers without refueling, will enable India …
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