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IAF chief AP Singh undertakes MiG-29UPG sortie, reviews operational readin
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh on Thursday flew MiG-29UPG multi-role aircraft solo sortie from one of the frontline fighter bases of India, and reviewed the operational preparedness of a base in Western Air Command.
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Air Chief Marshal AP Singh flies MiG-29 UPG solo sortie; reviews op prepar
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
The Air Chief also reviewed the operational preparedness of a base in Western Air Command (WAC). The exact location of the MiG 29 sortie, and the WAC base has not been revealed due to security reasons.
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Arunachal: IAF helicopter drops 66,000 litres of water to douse Pasighat f
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
In an X post, the IAF shared the images and videos of the widespread blaze in the areas and the efforts to douse the flames with the Mi-17 V5 helicopter.
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Uttarakhand: IAF and Indian Army conduct joint para-drop exercise over Lak
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) and Indian Army conducted a joint exercise on March 8, 2026, showcasing their operational capabilities with combat free-fall and static line para-drops over Tehri Lake in Uttarakhand.
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"Always tried not to make mistakes": Pilot's father after Su-30 crash in K
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"Due to runway-related work in Tezpur, he was posted in Jorhat. He used to share about his work. He always tried not to make mistakes. His Group Captain has officially communicated to us that he (his son) is no more," the father said.
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"Saddening and painful": Rahul Gandhi condoles Su-30MKI crash
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
In a Facebook post, Gandhi described the incident as saddening and painful, adding a tribute to the deceased Indian Air Force pilots.
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'Deeply saddened': Rajnath Singh condoles death of 2 pilots in Assam Su-30
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
Sharing his grief over their loss, he wrote on X, "Deeply saddened by the loss of Sqn Ldr Anuj and Flt Lt Purvesh Duragkar in the tragic Su-30 crash. Their courage and service to the nation will always be remembered with pride and gratitude. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved famili
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Two pilots killed in Su-30MKI crash in Assam's Karbi Anglong: IAF
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
Expressing condolences to the bereaved families, they acknowledged the deaths on X, stating, "IAF acknowledges the loss of Sqn Ldr Anuj and Flt Lt Purvesh Duragkar, who sustained fatal injuries in the Su-30 crash. All personnel of the IAF express sincere condolences and stand firmly with
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Assam: Locals report "loud noise and explosion" after IAF Su-30MKI crashes
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
The crash site is located roughly 60 km from Jorhat. Local residents reported hearing a loud explosion.
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Sukhoi Su-30MKI crashes in Assam's Karbi Anglong district; search operatio
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"The Su-30MKI which was on a training mission, crashed in the area of Karbi Anglong, Assam, approx 60 km from Jorhat. Search operations are underway," said IAF.
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IAF launches search and rescue mission after Su-30 MKI reported overdue
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
According to the Defence PRO, Guwahati, the Su-30 MKI reportedly lost radar contact in the Karbi Anglong district of Assam.
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Brazil, US, Russia planes to be in race for mega IAF tender for 60 multiro
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The programme would see around 20 per cent of the planes joining the Indian Air Force in fly-away condition, while the rest of them would be manufactured in India with over 60 per cent indigenous content, defence officials told ANI.
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