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Monday, January 12, 2026
TopicIndian Air Force

Topic: Indian Air Force

India to host mega multinational air exercise this year

To be held in Jodhpur, exercise will see participation from nations like US, Germany & Italy. Indian Air Force to also hold 2 other exercises this yr — Vayu Shakti-2024 & Gaganshakti-2024.

Deep sea exploration project unearths IAF aircraft AN-32 that went missing 8 years ago

The aircraft had gone missing over the Bay of Bengal on 22 July 2016 during an operational mission after taking off from Port Blair. There were 29 people on board.

India closer to new drone power as indigenous solar-powered pseudo-satellite flies for over 21 hrs

Start-up announced that its prototype had completed flight during Winter Solstice trial. Big fillip to India’s plan of having long-endurance drone capable of flying in stratosphere.

‘Forced himself on me, lied about his marriage’ — Delhi woman accuses IAF wing commander of ‘rape’

Woman claims she was an intern but court document submitted by defence says she was a 'psychologist on temporary duty' with IAF. Accused has denied allegations, filed for anticipatory bail.

India’s ‘Air and Space Force’: Spaceplane to ‘desi GPS’, how IAF renaming will widen its ambit

Renaming imminent, it is learnt. IAF aims to boost intel, surveillance & reconnaissance capabilities via space assets, has started training officers to operate in space.

Two Air Force pilots killed after trainer aircraft crashes in Telangana’s Medak

The crash happened around 8.55 am during training at Air Force Academy near Dindigul district. The pilots include an instructor and one cadet.

Replacing ageing Cheetah/Chetak choppers to take at least 10 yrs, hopes pinned on LUH & leasing

State-run HAL can produce around 30 Light Utility Helicopters each year, which will then be divided between the three Services, it is learnt.

‘Desi’ S-400: All about Project Kusha, India’s very own long-range air defence system

At the heart of Project Kusha is the development of Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missiles or LR-SAM. The project, first greenlit in 2022, was given Acceptance of Necessity last month.

Air Marshal PK Barbora, former IAF vice-chief who reactivated DBO in Ladakh, passes away

Air Marshal Barbora was the first officer from Northeast to reach such a high post in the armed forces. He was known for speaking his mind while in service and even took on politicians.

Even as IAF moves in for 97 more Tejas, its eyes firmly set on MRFA but awaits govt signal

Rafale, F-15EX & the Gripen are the 3 main contenders with the front-runner being French Rafale fighter jets, 36 of which were inducted into the force under emergency procurement in 2016.

On Camera

From declarations to deliverables—why India’s climate strategy is different

Bharat Climate Forum 2026 was convened as India faces a dual challenge: to meet ambitious climate goals while accelerating industrialisation, job creation and resilient development.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.