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Adani Group signed an initial pact with Embraer to set up India’s first civilian aircraft final assembly line, aligning with Make in India and aiming to tap the country’s fast-growing aviation market

The Indian Air Force’s Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team in their signature red and white Hawk Mk aircraft will light up the city’s skies with breathtaking aerial manoeuvres and precision flying during Wings India 2026 at Begumpet on January 28 and 29

IIT Kharagpur will host its annual techno-management festival Kshitij 2026 from January 16 to 18, featuring over 40 events, exhibitions, workshops and talks, offering students across India a platform to engage with technology, innovation and learning

IAF celebrates Tejas LCA’s 25th anniversary of its first flight, highlighting advancements in the aircraft's development, including new variants, successful missile tests, and breakthroughs in indigenous life support systems

The Indian Air Force’s Software Development Institute signed an MoU with IIT Madras to jointly develop an indigenous digital communication system for airborne applications, boosting secure defence communications and advancing the Atmanirbhar Bharat goal of self-reliance in defence technology

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said Operation Sindoor demonstrated India’s ability to execute swift, high-impact air operations, asserting that the Indian Air Force has emerged as a technologically advanced and strategically confident force capable of meeting evolving security challenges

Himachal Pradesh police are investigating multiple aeroplane-shaped balloons marked with PIA logos or Pakistani flags found across the state. Authorities have contacted neighboring states and the Indian Air Force to trace their origin, with no suspicious devices detected so far

A wildfire burning for three days in Nagaland Dzukou Valley spread toward Japfu range, prompting plans for aerial firefighting using an Indian Air Force helicopter, after strong winds worsened damage in the ecologically sensitive forest area near Kohima

 The Combined Graduation Parade at Air Force Academy in Hyderabad culminated as the newly commissioned officers slow marched in two columns to the resonant notes of martial marching tunes, and with a special emotive moment as Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh flew and led a three-aircraft Kiran formation above them

A male leopard roaming Pune Airport since April was safely captured after a coordinated multi-agency operation. Using tunnels and low-footfall areas, it evaded traps for months before being tranquilised in an underground tunnel. The leopard has recovered and is under observation in Pune 

General Anil Chauhan, CDS, will review the Combined Graduation Parade of 216 Course at Air Force Academy, Dundigal, on December 13. Awards, President’s Commission, flight cadet honors, and aerial displays by Akash Ganga, SKAT, and Sarang will highlight the event

Tata Advanced Systems and Lockheed Martin have begun constructing a state-of-the-art MRO facility in Bengaluru for C-130J Super Hercules aircraft, enhancing India’s aerospace capabilities, supporting the IAF fleet, and strengthening defense collaboration under “Make in India,” operational by early 2027

Exercise Trishul, a major tri-service drill involving the Army, Navy, and Air Force, concluded with the amphibious Amphex 2025 operation off Gujarat’s coast. Top commanders said the exercise set new benchmarks in jointness, interoperability, and combat readines

India repatriated 270 nationals from Thailand after they fled a cyber scam hub in Myanmar’s Myawaddy following a crackdown. The Indian Air Force operated two flights from Mae Sot, while more repatriations are expected as authorities probe the scam network

In a historic moment, President Droupadi Murmu flew in a Rafale fighter jet at Ambala, becoming the first Indian President to do so

President Droupadi Murmu flew a Rafale fighter jet at Ambala Air Force Station, receiving a ceremonial welcome. The sortie follows her earlier Sukhoi-30 MKI flight, highlighting the IAF’s capabilities and Rafale jets’ role in recent anti-terror operations

Inspector Bhawna Chaudhary has become the first woman flight engineer in the BSF air wing’s history after completing an in-house training programme. The initiative, launched due to a shortage of flight engineers, marks a significant milestone for the force

The Indian Air Force achieved its longest-range kill of up to 300 km during Operation Sindoor, Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh said. Precision strikes paralysed Pakistan’s response capacity, showcasing India’s growing aerial reach, technological edge, and strategic deterrence

Vem Technologies has delivered its second centre fuselage assembly for the Tejas Mk1A to HAL, strengthening India’s indigenous fighter jet programme. HAL is expected to hand over the first two Mk1A jets to the IAF in October, pending weapon trials.

Rescue operations for stranded Manimahesh pilgrims in Chamba began with IAF Chinook helicopters airlifting 135 devotees. Authorities, aided by HRTC buses and security forces, are ensuring safe return of thousands despite damaged roads and rains, prioritising convenience and safety of all pilgrims.