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Iran thanked India for rescuing 20 Iranian crew members aboard fishing vessel Azini from pirates in the Arabian Sea. The Indian Navy, supported by the Air Force, conducted a coordinated 48-hour operation, highlighting India's maritime security capabilities and humanitarian commitment

Indian AI firm Sarvam signed an MoU with Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff to develop AI applications for the Army, Navy and Air Force. The partnership focuses on operational support, training, decision-making, sovereign AI infrastructure and strengthening self-reliance in defence technology

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Varanasi to attend the Indian Air Force’s 94th anniversary aerial display. He inaugurated an Arvind Limited garment manufacturing unit expected to boost employment, particularly for women, and strengthen Uttar Pradesh’s textile industry

The Defence Ministry has signed contracts worth Rs 4,106 crore for the GSAT-7C communication satellite for the Indian Air Force and Varunastra heavyweight torpedoes for the Navy. The deals aim to strengthen operational capabilities and promote domestic defence manufacturing

IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh highlighted the force’s humanitarian assistance and disaster relief missions in India and abroad, saying they reflect the principle of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’. He also stressed leadership, professional training and operational preparedness during Air Force Day celebrations

The Ministry of Defence has signed a Rs 810.79-crore contract with Hyderabad-based Bharat Dynamics Limited for 160 SAT-SAAW weapons and associated equipment for the Indian Air Force, with deliveries scheduled between 2027-28 and 2028-29

Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal A P Singh and Japan Air Self-Defense Force chief General Takehiro Morita flew India’s indigenous Tejas fighter during Veer Guardian 2026 in Jodhpur, highlighting growing operational cooperation and interoperability between the two air forces

Japanese F-2A fighter aircraft have operated from Indian soil for the first time during the Veer Guardian-2026 exercise in Jodhpur. IAF chief A P Singh said the deployment marked a major milestone in India-Japan defence cooperation and strengthened operational ties

Air Vice Marshal Shakti Sharma has become the first woman non-medical officer in India's armed forces to attain the rank of air vice marshal or equivalent. Commissioned in 1994, she assumed charge as Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Education) on Tuesday

Actor Siddharth said the success of Netflix’s Operation Safed Sagar has transformed the scale and nature of conversations around his work. Praising its authenticity and portrayal of Squadron Leader Ajay Ahuja, he highlighted the series’ humanised depiction of wartime camaraderie

Actor Mihir Ahuja discussed portraying real-life Air Force officer CH Bal Reddy, or “Baldi,” in Netflix’s ‘Operation Safed Sagar’. He said mastering military posture and the character’s emotional journey was challenging, while filming at real locations made the experience especially fulfilling

Nepal reported 675 bodies recovered and 2,498 people missing after devastating floods and mudslides. India dispatched its fourth C-130 aircraft carrying 11 tonnes of relief and rescue equipment, while additional bridge materials, forensic experts and technical teams were sent to support operations

The Indian Air Force concluded its participation in Exercise Pitch Black 2026 in Australia and Exercise Udara Shakti 2026 in Malaysia. The dual deployment showcased IAF’s operational reach, Rafale capabilities, tactical coordination and commitment to strengthening defence partnerships across the Indo-Pacific

Deputy Chief of Air Staff Air Marshal Tejpal Singh said modern warfare increasingly depends on information superiority, network-centric operations and rapid decision-making. He stressed integrating surveillance, C4I2 and electro-optics to shorten the OODA loop, strengthen interoperability and achieve operational superiority

The Indian Air Force Band will perform at the National War Memorial in Delhi on Sunday evening to mark Independence Day and celebrate 150 years of the national song Vande Mataram. The one-hour event will feature 40 musicians, including Agniveervayu women, led by Master Warrant Officer A Srihari.

India has initiated efforts to join France-led Future Combat Air System (FCAS), a sixth-generation fighter programme, a parliamentary defence panel said. The committee urged the government to prepare a roadmap and timeline for acquiring sixth-generation aircraft and accelerate AMCA development

An IAF Wing Commander was arrested by Delhi Police for allegedly leaking sensitive defence information, with investigators probing a suspected Pakistani espionage network. Sources said the officer was allegedly honey-trapped and transmitted crucial documents and data through digital platforms.

Actor Siddharth revealed the rigorous preparation behind portraying an Indian Air Force pilot in Operation Safed Sagar, saying the cramped MiG cockpit, aviation terminology and disciplined communication made the role particularly demanding ahead of the Netflix series' August 7 premiere.

The Indian Air Force concluded its week-long Rotor Clapp-III exercise at the Pokhran Field Firing Range, focusing on counter-drone operations and integrated helicopter missions. The drill tested operational concepts, combat readiness and coordination under simulated battlefield conditions to address emerging aerial threats

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh felicitated nine women officers who completed the first-ever tri-service all-women global circumnavigation sailing expedition, praising their 314-day voyage as a symbol of Nari Shakti, military jointness and resilience that challenged gender stereotypes