Indian Air Force News

Air Chief Marshal AP Singh credited political will, clear directives, and inter-service coordination for Operation Sindoor’s success, highlighting the roles of CDS, NSA, and joint planning in the achievement of objectives.

Relief and rescue efforts are continuing in flood-hit Dharali and Harsil, with 75 more people rescued so far on Friday and a target of 300 for the day.

The F-35 is a stealth multirole fighter jet developed by Lockheed Martin for the United States and its allies. It is designed to perform a wide range of missions, including air superiority, ground attack, intelligence gathering, and electronic warfare.

A doctrine once born in Western skies may now return, weaponised and aimed right back at its creators.

   

In today's DNA, Zee News Managing Editor, Rahul Sinha decorded the glorious years of India’s Legendary MiG-21 Fighter Jet.  

Indian Air Force's High-Altitude Airbase: India recently experienced and saw one of its worst fears come true - a China-Pakistan military nexus against New Delhi. The recent military conflict with Pakistan exposed China's duality as Beijing extended all possible military help to Islamabad against India. As border tensions persist with Pakistan and China rapidly build infrastructure near the Line of Actual Control (LAC), India is responding with speed and strategy. One of the boldest moves is the development of its new airbase in eastern Ladakh — a game-changing addition to India’s military preparedness at high altitudes that will give a massive edge to the Indian Air Force.

To remain prepared for a two-front war - from Pakistan and China - India has been upgrading its defence arsenal. The Indian Forces are regularly testing new weapons to boost their capabilities. India is now preparing to test its most advanced air-to-air missile to date, the Astra Mk3—named ‘Gandiva’ after the mythological bow from the Mahabharata. Developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), this next-generation missile is expected to give the Indian Air Force (IAF) a significant edge in future air combat. With cutting-edge propulsion and radar-seeking technologies, the Astra Mk3 represents a bold leap forward in India’s indigenous defence capabilities.

Some victories don’t need noise. Just precision. And patience. Operation Sindoor proved that.

The conflict began after a deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22, 2025, which killed 26 civilians.

India has been expanding its strategic depth carefully, quietly and with calculated intent.

India's defence capabilities took a giant leap with the development of the DRDO’s Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon (SAAW)—a precision-guided bomb designed to cripple enemy airfield infrastructure from long distances. With successful trials across multiple platforms including the Jaguar, Su-30MKI, and the indigenous Hawk-i, SAAW symbolizes India's growing self-reliance in strategic strike capabilities. Here's a closer look at this lethal asset in the Indian Air Force’s arsenal that can decimate any Pakistani airbases within minutes:

Sources inside India’s top defence establishment confirm that enemy aircraft shot down mid-air.

Fresh off the success of Operation Sindoor, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is setting its sights on something far more strategic – decoding the deadly secrets of Chinese and Turkish weaponry. After Pakistan’s swift climbdown during the military offensive, India is tightening its military grip not just through brute force, but with intelligence and preparation.

India has issued a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) for a major Indian Air Force (IAF) exercise scheduled to take place near the southern sector of the India-Pakistan International Border in Rajasthan from Saturday, June 7, to Sunday, June 8.  

Shukla's journey to the ISS is just the beginning. Thanks to reliable, reusable, and affordable launch vehicles like the Falcon 9, the next Indian astronaut might be launching on an Indian-built rocket to an Indian space station. The stars, quite literally, are the limit.

With its thumping success against Pakistan in the recent 4-day conflict following Operation Sindoor, the Indian Air Force is now looking to arm itself with Israel's stealthy air-launched cruise missile 'Ice Breaker'.  According to reports, the IAF is evaluating the purchase and induction of the Ice Breaker in its fleet. Notably, the IAF used BrahMos missiles among others during Operation Sindoor against Pakistan, Ice Breaker will be another feather in the Air Force's cap. When it comes to Ice Breaker, it's definitely a class apart for long-range precision strikes. If inducted, Ice Breaker will surely give chills to China and Pakistan.

This is the first time India’s top defence official has openly acknowledged any kind of tactical flaw in the mission.

It was a strategic decision, not a compromise, said Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan.

The 20-22 km wide Siliguri Corridor, also known as Chicken’s Neck, is strategically important as it is India’s only land link to its northeastern states and sits at the crossroads of Bangladesh, Nepal, Bhutan and China.