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Flight Cadet Divyanshi Singh is set to become the first woman cadet from the National Defence Academy to be commissioned into the Indian Air Force's Ground Duty Branch. Her achievement marks a significant milestone for women officers and the NDA's evolving legacy.

The Indian Air Force created history at AFA Dundigal as the first batch of women cadets from the National Defence Academy was commissioned into service. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed the parade, which featured 231 graduating flight cadets and spectacular aerial displays.

The Indian Air Force’s Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team will perform in Hyderabad on June 11 and 13 during the Combined Graduate Parade at the Air Force Academy. The display will feature signature formations, precision flying and tricolour smoke trails by nine Hawk aircraft.

HAL has completed missile and firing trials for the Tejas Mk1A aircraft and is ready to deliver five jets to the IAF this financial year. Delivery delays have slowed the fleet expansion, while Tejas Mk2 is expected in 2027.

Air Marshal Seethepalli Shrinivas has taken charge as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Indian Air Force’s Training Command. A veteran fighter pilot and instructor, he paid tribute to fallen personnel at the Training Command War Memorial.

For the Pakistan Air Force, the upgrade signals US willingness to keep the F-16 central to South Asia's air balance

Speaking at the Air Force Academy’s graduation parade, CDS General Anil Chauhan said Operation Sindoor continues. Highlighting India’s robust institutions, joint operations, Atma Nirbharta, and innovation, he urged new officers to prepare for the evolving, technology-driven future of warfare

Air Marshal Samir Jayasinha Pendse assumed charge as Senior Air Staff Officer, Training Command, IAF on December 1, 2025. A veteran helicopter pilot with 36 years of service, he has commanded bases, served in UN missions, and earned multiple distinguished medals

The Dubai Air Show tragedy deepens doubts over the aircraft’s combat readiness, operational robustness and export viability of India’s indigenous fighter programme

President Droupadi Murmu will take a sortie in a Rafale fighter jet at Ambala on Wednesday. The visit coincides with Dassault’s plan to set up an India-based Rafale assembly line to meet growing Air Force and Navy demands.

A brief scare occurred in Pathanamthitta when an IAF helicopter carrying President Droupadi Murmu got its wheels stuck in wet concrete at a temporary helipad built just hours earlier. Officials denied any security lapse, calling it a landing deviation.

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With many of its older jets, including the Jaguars and Mirage 2000s, set to be phased out by 2035, the IAF’s air power may continue to go down, unless new aircraft are inducted soon

Modern wars warrant better coordination among land, sea, and air assets, as well as newer platforms such as UAVs

Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, who recently flew to the ISS as part of the Axiom 4 mission, revealed he grew up shy and never envisioned space travel. He credited stories of Rakesh Sharma for inspiring his eventual journey beyond Earth.

PM Modi met IAF Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, India’s first astronaut at the ISS, discussing his mission, experiments, and preparations for the Gaganyaan programme. The PM jokingly asked about the “homework” Shukla had completed in documenting his space mission.

Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh confirmed that the Indian Air Force shot down six Pakistani aircraft, including an AWACS, during Operation Sindoor. Precision strikes on terror hubs in Pakistan and PoK followed the Pahalgam attack, showcasing India’s air defence and strike capabilities

DRDO successfully flight-tested the Pralay missile twice on July 28 and 29 off Odisha coast. The tests validated minimum and maximum range performance, confirming system precision and reliability. Key DRDO labs, armed forces, and industry partners witnessed the trials

A controversy has erupted over comments by India's defence attaché in Indonesia suggesting political constraints led to Indian Air Force losses during Operation Sindoor. The Indian Embassy clarified that the remarks were taken out of context and stressed India’s non-escalatory military stance

Air Chief Marshal AP Singh commends ‘Operation Sindoor’ for showcasing the Indian Air Force’s exceptional coordination, synergy, and strength. He also stresses the importance of young officers' continuous training to tackle future complex warfare challenges, including aerospace power