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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
TopicIndian Air Force (IAF)

Topic: Indian Air Force (IAF)

US pilot says his team pulled out of Dubai Air Show after Tejas crash out of respect for IAF pilot

Taylor ‘Fema’ Hiester, commander of USAF F-16 Viper Demo Team, hit out at air show organisers for continuing with the show after Wing Commander Namansh Syal lost his life in the incident.

IAF chief lauds Op Sindoor performance, calls it ‘professional pride’ during Air Force Day speech

Air Chief Marshal AP Singh said at Hindon Air Base, 'Op Sindoor is a shining example of what can be achieved through meticulous planning, disciplined training and determined execution.'

Why Group Captain Nachiketa has ‘immense respect’ for a Pakistani Captain

In 'Wings of Valour', Swapnil Pandey brings to life the extraordinary journeys of fighter pilots, veterans, and Kargil heroes.

India looks to ink deal for 114 Rafale as early as next year, some to come in fly-away condition

The Standard F4 plus version will come equipped with longer-range air-to-air missiles (two) and air-to-ground munitions than currently in service with India, ThePrint has learnt.

With Cheetah & Chetak fleets ageing, Army, IAF move to fast-track purchase of 200 light helicopters

Request for Information issued by govt seeks transfer of technology. This comes as the planned acquisition of 200 Kamov light utility helicopters from Russia remains in limbo.

IAF needs a transformation. Bring in 5G fighters, fast-track Tejas Mk2, upgrade AMCA to 6G

India’s fighter aircraft strength will be down to 31 squadrons by the end of the year, down from 42. It will further reduce when Mirage 2000, MiG-29, and Jaguar squadrons are phased out.

‘Op Sindoor was just a trailer,’ says Rajnath Singh at Bhuj Air station, praises Force’s bravery

Defence Minister said that the operation had kept Pakistan on probation while also warning that any untoward action would be met with the strictest punishment.

IAF aircraft flying into earthquake-hit Myanmar faced GPS spoofing. How it is different from jamming 

The cyberattack is suspected to have been carried out by Chinese-enabled systems, with the aircraft pilots having to turn on backup systems. 

‘Tangail drop’ & Meghna heli-lift: IAF ops that gave India edge over Pakistan in 1971 Bangladesh War

‘Tangail drop’ was among largest paradrops witnessed since World War II, while heli-lift across Meghna river cleared Indian Army’s path to Dhaka, resulting in Pakistan’s surrender.

Restoring public confidence after Uber & Strava rows is crucial. Armed forces must give clarity

Self-styled experts on social media cannot be allowed to ridicule IAF. Domain experts from IDS must brief media on the Indian military's state-of-the-art information security structure.

On Camera

A 2-hour op, precise extradition—what Maduro’s capture tells us about modern US military

Despite multiple agencies being involved, the US could maintain a clear chain of command. This is something India should consider too, as it defines the theatre command structures.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

S-300, Su-30 jets, T-72 tanks: Inventory of Venezuela’s largely Russian-origin arsenal

Venezuela also boasts of a diverse portfolio of unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and being employed for kinetic purposes as well.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.