Vice Chief of the Air Staff Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor on Wednesday said that Rafale fighter jets were the "hero" during Operation Sindoor, and that the Indian Air Force aims to induct more Multi-Role Fighter Aircraft (MRFA).
Air Marshal Balakrishnan Manikantan, AOC-in-C, CAC on Saturday held talks with Brigadier-General (BG) Ho Kum Luen, Chief of Staff- Air Staff, Republic of Singapore Air Force and BG Chan Ching Hao Chief of Staff - Joint Staff, Singapore Armed Forces at Changi Exhibition Centre on the sidel
The 'Aeronautics 2047' seminar is being held at the Centre for Airborne Systems (CABS), Bengaluru, to mark 25 years of the Tejas programme and chart the future of Indian aviation. It was inaugurated by Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh.
The Air Marshal graduated from the National Defence Academy in December 1985 and was commissioned in the Indian Air Force in the fighter stream of the Flying Branch on December 6, 1986. He is an experienced fighter pilot, a Qualified Flying Instructor and a Fighter Combat Leader.
Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor has laid a wreath at the National War Memorial in the national capital after assuming charge as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff
Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari superannuated as Vice Chief of the Air Staff on 31 Dec 25, after four decades of distinguished service in the Indian Air Force. Commissioned on 07 Jun 1986, he is a highly accomplished fighter and test pilot who held several key appointments during his illus
Ace fighter pilot Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor will take over as the new Vice Chief of Air Staff on January 1. He is presently the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Gandhinagar-based South Western Air Command.
He was awarded the Sarvottam Yudha Sewa Medal for his role in Operation Sindoor earlier this year. He commanded the SWAC at the time when the Indian Air Force launched multiple attacks on Pakistani air bases in the operations between May 6-10, causing heavy damage to them.
Indian Air Force wrote, "Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, Chief of the Air Staff, is on an official visit to Egypt at the invitation of AVM Amr Abdel Rahman Saqr, Commander, Egyptian Air Force (EAF), to further strengthen IAF-EAF cooperation. On the first day of his visit, the CAS was briefed
The Chief of Air Staff paid solemn homage to the fallen Naga heroes, recognising their bravery and ultimate sacrifice in the service of the nation. The tribute reflected the deep respect shared across the Armed Forces for those who laid down their lives for the country.
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, on Sunday extended his greetings to the organisers and participants of 'Defence Partnership Days 2025', highlighting the event's role in promoting Atmanirbhar initiatives in India's defence sector.
Indian Air Force Wing Commander Tejeshwar Singh of the Surya Kiran aerobatics team said that representing India at the Dubai Air Show 2025 was a great honour, as the team showcased its professionalism and flying skills on a global stage.