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Republic Day 2024: Watch gravity-defying maneuvers by Indian Air Force aircrafts

Republic Day 2024: Watch gravity-defying maneuvers by Indian Air Force aircrafts

As India celebrates its 75th Republic Day today, a grand display of military prowess, culture and women empowerment was seen in India’s Republic Day parade 2024. The Indian Air Force, in a mighty display of power and skill, executed gravity-defying maneuvers by Indian Air Force aircrafts in the Republic Day 2024 Flypast. The viewers were left speechless as IAF’s famed aircrafts like Apache, Sukhoi and Rafale pulled off dangerous stunts in the sky. In the ceremony, President Droupadi Murmu unfurled the National Flag at Kartavya Path. The ceremony was followed by the National anthem and a 21 Gun salute. President Droupadi Murmu was given the national salute by the President's Bodyguard at the forecourt of Rashtrapati Bhawan.

26 January,2024 04:42 PM IST
Debris Of Missing IAF Aircraft Traced In Bay Of Bengal, Discovered After 7 Years

Debris Of Missing IAF Aircraft Traced In Bay Of Bengal, Discovered After 7 Years

The Indian Air Force's An-32 aircraft, which went missing over the Bay of Bengal in 2016, has been discovered seven years later. On July 22, 2016, the airplane had inexplicably disappeared over the Bay of Bengal, carrying 29 people. The airplane search and rescue operation grew to be one of India's largest. On August 1, 2016, it was discovered that the aircraft lacked an underwater location beacon, and the rescue effort was called off on September 15, 2016. The National Institute of Ocean Technology employed an AUV to identify a missing aircraft on the seabed about 310 kilometers off the coast of Chennai. The search was carried out at a depth of 3400 m with various payloads. The search images were scrutinized and found to be conforming with an An-32 aircraft. 

13 January,2024 12:24 PM IST | Mumbai
Akash Weapon System: IAF displays power of India’s Akash Air Defence Missile

Akash Weapon System: IAF displays power of India’s Akash Air Defence Missile

In a big boost to Air Defence System, India has strongly demonstrated the firepower of its Akash surface-to-air (SAM) weapon system. With a single-firing unit, the Akash weapon system simultaneously engaged and destroyed 4 unmanned targets during recent Air Force Exercise Astrashakti 2023. As per officials, 4 targets coming from same direction in close formation were split to attack their defence assets from multiple directions simultaneously. With this, India has become 1st to demonstrate capability of engaging 4 targets simultaneously at such ranges by command guidance using single firing unit. Notably, Akash has been deployed by the Indian Air Force and the Indian Army at key locations to counter threats. The current firing was done from the system, which was ordered in September 2019 as a repeat order from the IAF. The Akash weapon system is also one of the indigenous defence systems that have bagged orders from international customers. Notably, it is also being constantly upgraded by DRDO scientists involved in it and they may get more orders from Southeast Asia and Middle East.

18 December,2023 11:34 AM IST
IAF Team Holds Air Show Rehearsals At Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

IAF Team Holds Air Show Rehearsals At Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

The Surya Kiran acrobatic team of the Indian Air Force, which will perform an air show, ahead of the WC final between India and Australia at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad held a rehearsal session on November 18. The Surya Kiran team members performed some dazzling displays and flew in different formations. Anticipation is building among people not only for the cricket final but also for the aerial performance that will precede it. India will lock horns with the Australian Army in a World Cup final on November 19, seeking its third World Cup championship

18 November,2023 05:21 PM IST | Mumbai
Israel-Hamas Conflict: India sends IAF flight carrying relief material to Gaza

Israel-Hamas Conflict: India sends IAF flight carrying relief material to Gaza

Amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, an Indian Air Force flight C-17 Globemaster carrying relief materials departed for El-Arish airport in Egypt on October 22. The flight carried 6.5 tonnes of medical aid and 32 tonnes of disaster relief material for the people of Palestine. It included essential life-saving drugs, tents, sleeping bags, sanitary utilities among other necessary items. The medical supplies including life-saving drugs, surgical items aimed for handling emergency medical conditions. The flight carrying the relief supplies from the Hindon airbase will land at El-Arish airport in Egypt. India has been one of the first countries to provide humanitarian aid to the people of Palestine. The move comes amid the escalating recent war between Israel and Hamas. According to Reuters, over 4,300 Gazans and at least 1,400 Israelis have been killed.

22 October,2023 01:49 PM IST
Indian Air Force Day 2023: Indian Air Force unveils its new ensign

Indian Air Force Day 2023: Indian Air Force unveils its new ensign

As India observes Indian Air Force Day 2023 today, new ensign was unveiled after 72 years. Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari arrived at the Bamrauli Air Force Station in Prayagraj, UP to participate in the Air Force Day celebrations. He unveiled the new Indian Air Force ensign during the Air Force Day celebrations.

08 October,2023 12:56 PM IST
Air Force Day 2023 Reharsals: Jeep dismantled and reassembled within 5 minutes

Air Force Day 2023 Reharsals: Jeep dismantled and reassembled within 5 minutes

In view of the upcoming Air Force Day 2023 on October 8th, full dress rehearsals were carried out in Prayagraj on October 6th. During the rehearsals, the Indian Air Force personnel conducted a drill where they dismantled and reassembled Maruti Gypsy in less than five minutes.

06 October,2023 12:43 PM IST
Hindustan Aeronautics delivers first LCA Tejas twin-seater aircraft to IAF

Hindustan Aeronautics delivers first LCA Tejas twin-seater aircraft to IAF

 Hindustan Aeronautics Limited handed over the first LCA Tejas twin-seater trainer version aircraft to IAF on Oct 04. MoS for Defence Ajay Bhatt, Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari were present at the LCA Tejas division plant. This historic event mark the achievement of a key milestone of producing LCA Twin Seater. It is designed with a strategic intent of graduating budding pilots from the Twin Seater variants to fighter Pilots. HAL has an order of 18 twin seater from IAF and is planning to deliver eight twin seater in FY 2023-24. Further, 10 Light Combat Aircraft twin seaters would be delivered progressively by 2026-27. LCA-Tejas is the largest R-D program ever undertaken in India that made its maiden flight in 2001. It is going to be the backbone of the IAF fleet in years to come and is slated to be produced in high numbers. HAL has already received an order for 123 aircraft out of which 32 fighters have been supplied to IAF. This adds India to the list of elite countries that have created such capabilities in their Defence Forces. LCA Tejas is the best platform for India to be a flag bearer to achieve export targets set by the government. 

04 October,2023 05:45 PM IST | Mumbai
Indian Air Force holds aerial show in Bhopal to mark its 91st anniversary

Indian Air Force holds aerial show in Bhopal to mark its 91st anniversary

The Indian Air Force (IAF) held an aerial display over Bhojtal Lake in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal to mark its 91st anniversary. CH-47F (I) Chinook helicopters of the Indian Air Force showcased thrilling aerobatic performances over the lake. Jaguar aircraft's visuals of Shamsher formation were also shared by the Indian Air Force

30 September,2023 01:08 PM IST | Mumbai
India’s newest Heron Mark-2 drones are one of the most advanced drones

India’s newest Heron Mark-2 drones are one of the most advanced drones

The Indian Air Force recently inducted its latest Heron Mark 2 drones, which have strike capability and can carry out surveillance along the borders with both China and Pakistan in a single sortie itself. The four new Heron Mark-2 drones, which can be equipped with long-range missiles and other weapons systems, have been deployed at a forward air base in the northern sector. The drones with satellite communication capability have given a long desired capability to the Indian Air Force, as its drones can operate at very long distances for close to 36 hours at a stretch and can also laser illuminate enemy targets from very long ranges to help fighter aircraft destroy them using their long-range weapons. 

13 August,2023 12:50 PM IST

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