India is preparing to take another significant step toward transforming its military structure as Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan’s successor, General N. S. Raja Subramani, is expected to present a detailed strategy on military theatre commands to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. The proposal is anticipated to play a crucial role in reshaping...
The Indian Army has continued operating its fleet of Cheetal helicopters in the challenging terrain of Ladakh even as authorities investigate a recent technical malfunction involving one of the aircraft. The decision reflects the strategic importance of the helicopter fleet in supporting military logistics, troop deployment, medical evacuations, and surveillance missions across some of the...
A large-scale search and rescue operation has been launched in Arunachal Pradesh following severe flooding caused by relentless rainfall across several districts of the northeastern state. The Indian Air Force (IAF), in coordination with state authorities and disaster response agencies, has mobilized resources to assist affected communities, particularly in Keyi Panyor district, where floodwaters have...
The recent crash involving an Indian Air Force (IAF) AN-32 transport aircraft in Assam has once again drawn attention to one of the military’s most important logistical assets. The aircraft, which has served the Indian Air Force for decades, is regarded as the backbone of transport operations in difficult terrain and remote regions across the...
A tragic aviation accident claimed the lives of five Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel after an AN-32 transport aircraft crashed while attempting to land at the Air Force Station in Jorhat, Assam, on Saturday. The incident has prompted the Indian Air Force to launch a formal investigation to determine the cause of the crash. According...
An Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft crashed near Jorhat in Assam during a routine operational mission, prompting an immediate response from military authorities and local emergency teams. The incident has triggered a formal investigation to determine the cause of the crash, while officials confirmed that the crew members managed to eject safely before the aircraft...
Russia has expressed its willingness to deepen defence cooperation with India by inviting New Delhi to participate in the joint development and production of the Su-57, the country’s flagship fifth-generation stealth fighter aircraft. The proposal, highlighted by Russian President Vladimir Putin, underscores Moscow’s continued commitment to strengthening strategic and technological collaboration with India in the...
A massive forest fire that erupted in the forested hills of Kasauli in Himachal Pradesh triggered a large-scale emergency response, prompting the deployment of Indian Air Force helicopters to assist in controlling the rapidly spreading flames. Authorities intensified firefighting operations as strong winds, dry weather conditions, and difficult terrain complicated efforts to contain the blaze....
One year after the launch of Operation Sindoor, India’s armed forces marked the anniversary of the landmark military mission with a powerful commemorative video revisiting the intense 88-hour operation that followed the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam. Shared precisely at 1:05 am — the exact time the operation began on May 7, 2025 — the...
In a striking blend of humour and symbolism, the Indian Air Force (IAF) used its 93rd anniversary dinner to deliver a culinary message with a political edge. The event’s menu, which has quickly gone viral on social media, features dishes playfully named after Pakistani cities and airstrike targets, turning the celebratory meal into a tongue-in-cheek...