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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

Actor Siddharth says 'Operation Safed Sagar' is more than a war drama, describing it as a human story centred on courage, relationships and resilience. The Netflix series, based on the Indian Air Force's Kargil operation, premieres on August 7

The Indian Air Force’s Mirage 2000 jets, equipped with precision laser-guided bombs, along with MiG-21s and MiG-27s, delivered a decisive blow to Pakistani positions during the 1999 Kargil War under Operation Safed Sagar.

The Telangana government has sanctioned Rs. 2,278.14 crore for acquiring 2,009 acres and shifting utilities to develop Adilabad Airport as a Joint User Airport (JUA) for both civil and defence operations. The land acquisition is to be completed by December 31, 2026.

Heavy monsoon rains in Gujarat have forced the evacuation of over 38,600 people, with more than 5,500 rescued. Armed forces, Coast Guard, NDRF, and SDRF teams remain actively deployed across severely affected districts including Navsari, Valsad, and Banaskantha

Air Chief Marshal AP Singh stressed the need for joint operations among India’s armed forces, faster technology development and self-reliance in defence. Speaking at INS Malvan’s commissioning, he praised indigenous shipbuilding, maritime security efforts and urged aviation to follow the Navy’s model

HAL has received the seventh GE F404-IN20 engine for the Tejas Mk-1A fighter programme, easing a major production bottleneck. The fresh delivery is expected to accelerate aircraft assembly as India also pursues a major Rafale acquisition for the Indian Air Force.

The Ladakh administration has directed agencies to formulate SOPs to curb unauthorised photography and videography of sensitive areas in Leh after the Indian Air Force raised security concerns. The review also covered airport safety, surveillance infrastructure and construction regulations around aviation zones

India has firmly rejected Pakistan’s claims that Rafale fighter jets were lost during Operation Sindoor. A new Request for Proposal (RFP) issued by the Indian Air Force confirms all 36 Rafales acquired in 2016 remain operational, with maintenance support sought for the entire fleet.

Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and sought comprehensive development of Adilabad Airport, including cargo, MRO and hangar facilities. He also requested expedited approval for a DRDO/DRDL defence project proposed at Devarakadra in Mahabubnagar.

The Indian Air Force has executed over 200 sorties to transport NEET-UG re-test question papers to 18 regional hubs under tight paramilitary protection, as students express continued anxiety ahead of the June 21 medical entrance exam.

DRDO successfully conducted the flight-test of the Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile from Odisha’s Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, meeting all mission objectives. The test validates key technologies and strengthens India’s long-range precision strike and indigenous defence capabilities

Two personnel from Bihar, Flight Lieutenant Shubham Kumar and Agniveervayu Danish Alam, were among five killed in an IAF An-32 aircraft crash in Assam. Families recall last video calls and photos, as grief and pride mark their villages’ mourning

A 22-year-old Air Force Agniveer, Khemaram Kumawat from Rajasthan’s Panchota village, was among five personnel killed when an Indian Air Force AN-32 transport aircraft crashed during landing at Rowriah Air Force Station in Assam’s Jorhat district.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh urged newly commissioned IAF officers to adapt to evolving warfare technologies and strategies. Speaking at the Combined Graduation Parade at Air Force Academy, Dundigal, he highlighted the growing role of advanced systems and praised the force's humanitarian contributions

Five Indian Air Force personnel were killed after an AN-32 transport aircraft crashed and caught fire while landing at Jorhat Air Force Station in Assam. The IAF has launched an investigation, while expressing condolences and urging restraint from speculation

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will review the Combined Graduation Parade at Air Force Academy, Dundigal on June 13, marking commissioning of IAF cadets, including the first batch of NDA women cadets. The event will feature ceremonial honours and aerial displays

In a first, IAF uses night-vision goggles for nocturnal water drops; 93,000 litres poured to save strategic assets