Defence

DRDO, IAF successfully conduct maiden flight-trial of indigenous TARA glide weapon

May 8, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Thursday successfully carried out the maiden flight-trial of the Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) weapon system off the coast of Odisha, marking a significant milestone in India’s indigenous defence capabilities. TARA, a modular range extension kit developed indigenously, is […]

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IAF opens registration for Mehar Baba Competition-3 on collaborative drone surveillance radars

April 24, 2026 revoi editor

New Delhi: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has launched the third edition of the Mehar Baba Competition (MBC-3), inviting participation from Indian industry, start-ups, academic institutions, and research organisations to develop advanced collaborative drone-based surveillance radar systems. Registrations for the competition will open on April 27. The initiative, announced earlier by Minister of State for Defence […]

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Airbus C295 to be manufactured in Gujarat

October 27, 2022 Vinayak Barot

Ahmedabad: European aviation major Airbus and Tata Advanced Systems (TASL), the defense arm of Tatas, will manufacture the C-295 transport aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF) in Gujarat’s Vadodara. “For the first time, the C-295 aircraft will be manufactured outside of Europe,” Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar said on Thursday. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay […]

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IAF’s MIG 29K crashes near Goa, pilot ejected safely

October 12, 2022 Vinayak Barot

Panji: A MiG 29K on Wednesday crashed over the sea off Goa after it developed a technical malfunction while returning to base. The pilot ejected safely and has been recovered in a swift search and rescue operation. The pilot is reported to be in stable condition. “A MiG 29K on a routine sortie over sea […]

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Army’s Cheetah helicopter crashes near Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh, Pilot Killed

October 5, 2022 Vinayak Barot

New Delhi: An Indian Army Cheetah helicopter flying in the forward area near Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh on Wednesday. Defense spokesperson Col AS Walia said, Both the pilots were evacuated to the nearest Military Hospital where one of them succumbed to the injuries. One of the pilots Lt Col Saurabh Yadav, who was critically injured succumbed […]

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IAF Team to conduct Air Show in Odisha

September 6, 2022 Vinayak Barot

New Delhi: A team of the Indian Air Force (IAF) is expected to hold an air show in Odisha, as revealed by an official.  The Surya Kiran aerobatics team of the Indian Air Force (IAF) has planned to hold an air show over the Odisha capital of Bhubaneswar airspace on September 16, 2022. The team […]

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Rajasthan: Two Pilot Killed in IAF’s MIG-21 jet crash in Barmer

July 29, 2022 Vinayak Barot

Barmer: Two pilots were killed after an Indian Air Force fighter aircraft crashed in Barmer on Thursday night. “At 9:10 pm this evening, an IAF MiG 21 trainer aircraft met with an accident in the western sector during a training sortie. Both pilots sustained fatal injuries. IAF deeply regrets the loss of lives and stands firmly […]

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The IAF’s Reaction to Chinese aircraft near LAC

July 18, 2022 Vinayak Barot

Vinayak Barot New Delhi: With a low capacity for understanding, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA – Chinese Army) consistently tries to disturb the peace and stability in the border region with India, but the Indian Air force and army always be ready to combat with enemies at any time. Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari on […]

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History: IAF father-daughter duo flies the same formation in Hawk-132 trainer jet

July 6, 2022 Vinayak Barot

New Delhi: First time in the history of the Indian Air force and India recently witnessed an unprecedented sight when a father-daughter duo created history in the Air Force by flying as part of the same fighter formation. Air Commodore Sanjay Sharma is a seasoned fighter pilot in the Indian Air Force and his daughter Ananya […]

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IAF to participate in a tactical leadership programme with the Egyptian Air Force

June 25, 2022 Vinayak Barot

New Delhi: Indian Air Force would be participating in Tactical Leadership Programme at the Egyptian Air Force Weapon School from 24 Jun – 24 Jul 22 in Egypt (Cairo west Airbase) with three Su-30MKI aircraft, two C-17 aircraft, and 57 IAF personnel (including C-17 contingent). It is a unique exercise with Air assets in a Large […]

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