Speaking to ANI, Dhar said, "Around 12 noon today, a microlight aircraft of the IAF with two crew, which was on a training mission, conducted an emergency landing. The two crew are safe, and a court of inquiry has been ordered."
Addressing the 22nd Subroto Mukherjee Seminar in Dlehi, organised by the Centre for Aerospace Power and Strategic Studies (CAPSS), the Air Chief stressed that economic strength alone cannot ensure national security, citing examples of Venezuela and Iraq. He noted that even if a country is
According to the Central Air Command (CAC), an IAF Mi-17 V5 helicopter was deployed in firefighting mode at Joshimath in response to a requisition from the state government. In this response, the CAC highlighted the IAF's dual role in defence and disaster response.
Highlighting the scale and significance of the NCC, the Air Chief said, "This National Cadet Corps now has over 20 lakh members, making it the world's single largest uniformed organisation."
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
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh described the Indian Air Force (IAF) as a technologically advanced, operationally agile, strategically confident, and future-oriented force that is safeguarding national interests amid the constantly evolving global order.
A Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) is being conducted at the Air Force Academy, Dundigal, Hyderabad, on Saturday to mark the successful completion of pre-commissioning training of Flight Cadets from various branches of the Indian Air Force (IAF).
The Indian Air Force commemorated India's victory in the 1971 war at Air Force Station Mohanbari in Assam. The event paid a rich tribute to the bravery and valour of the Indian Armed Forces.
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.