All posts tagged: IAF

Five IAF personnel killed as AN-32 transport aircraft crashes at Assam`s Jorhat

Five IAF personnel killed as AN-32 transport aircraft crashes at Assam`s Jorhat

Published by Webster

At least five IAF personnel were killed after an AN-32 transport aircraft met with an accident while landing at the Jorhat airbase in Assam and burst into flames on Saturday, defence officials said. The Indian Air Force, while taking it to social media handle X, said, “The Indian Air Force deeply regrets the loss of five personnel in the An-32 accident at Jorhat, Assam.”  “The aircraft reportedly burst into flames shortly after touchdown, triggering an immediate emergency response from Air Force and airport firefighting teams.” The Indian Air Force deeply regrets the loss of five personnel in the An-32 accident at Jorhat, Assam. Sqn Ldr Prashant Singh, Flt Lt Shubham Kumar, Sgt Jitendra Sharma, Agniveervayu Khemaram Kumawat and Agniveervayu Danish Alam made the supreme sacrifice in the line of duty.… pic.twitter.com/9SmOjtS5mU — Indian Air Force (@IAF_MCC) June 13, 2026 Earlier on Saturday, an IAF AN-32 aircraft met with an accident during a routine sortie today at approximately 1000h at Jorhat, Assam.  The IAF, while issuing an official statement earlier about the crash, noted, “Crash site …

Engaging IAF to speed up NEET-UG paper delivery, says NTA official

Engaging IAF to speed up NEET-UG paper delivery, says NTA official

Published by Parlour News

New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) will use the Indian Air Force (IAF) to speed up the distribution of question papers for the June 21 National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for Undergraduate or NEET-UG 2026 re-examination, which is being conducted during the monsoon season which affects road connectivity in some parts of India. Engaging IAF to speed up NEET-UG paper delivery, says NTA official NTA’s aim in using IAF is to halve delivery time from the usual 8-10 days to 4-5 days officials familiar with the matter said on Monday. The officials added that the agency will have to conduct, in 38 days, an exercise that typically takes around six months preparation. The retest was announced on May 15, and the compressed timeline has required the agency to recreate the entire examination cycle — from paper setting and translation to printing and distribution — in little over a month. The decision to involve IAF  is intended to ensure the secure and timely movement of confidential question papers to more than 550 cities, including remote …

DRDO, IAF successfully flight-test indigenous RudraM-II air-to-surface missile

DRDO, IAF successfully flight-test indigenous RudraM-II air-to-surface missile

Published by Parlour News

Defence Research & Development Organisation and the Indian Air Force conduct the successful flight-tests of RudraM-II Air-to-Surface Missile from an airborne platform, on Tuesday (June 2, 2026). Photo Credit: Ministry of Defence via ANI Photo) The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) have successfully conducted flight-tests of the indigenous RudraM-II air-to-surface missile, marking a significant milestone in India’s efforts to strengthen its precision strike capabilities and advance self-reliance in defence technology. According to the Defence Ministry, the missile was test-fired from an airborne platform under extreme release conditions, with the trials designed to validate the performance of all critical subsystems and flight parameters. According to officials, the missile successfully established the intended trajectory after launch and accurately engaged a predefined target. Pinpoint accuracy The missile demonstrated pinpoint accuracy during the tests, successfully meeting all mission objectives. Data captured through a network of tracking and monitoring instruments deployed by the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur, confirmed the missile’s performance and the success of the trials. RudraM-II has been developed indigenously …

AFCAT 2026: Registration begins for IAF AFCAT at afcat.edcil.co.in, direct link to apply here

AFCAT 2026: Registration begins for IAF AFCAT at afcat.edcil.co.in, direct link to apply here

Published by Parlour News

AFCAT 2026 registration has started at afcat.edcil.co.in. The direct link to apply for IAF AFCAT is given here.  Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

IAF Aircraft incident disrupts Pune Airport operations

IAF Aircraft incident disrupts Pune Airport operations

Published by Webster

Flight operations at Pune Airport resumed after an 11-hour disruption caused by an Indian Air Force (IAF) fighter aircraft incident late Friday night. Pune Airport Director Santosh Dhoke said, “A fighter aircraft [Su-30 MKI] experienced an undercarriage failure after a hard landing around 10.25 pm, resulting in runway blockage. The aircraft remained positioned in the middle of the runway, and efforts were undertaken to move it to the taxiway using heavy machinery.” Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Pune airport resumes operations after IAF aircraft runway incident

Pune airport resumes operations after IAF aircraft runway incident

Published by Webster

Flight operations at Pune airport resumed on Saturday morning after the runway was cleared and declared operational following an overnight closure caused by a technical snag in an Indian Air Force (IAF) fighter aircraft, officials said. As reported by news agency PTI, a fighter aircraft experienced a technical issue in the undercarriage during landing around 10.25 pm on Friday, causing the runway to be blocked, Pune airport director Santosh Dhoke said in a press statement. Dhoke said, “As per SATCO, IAF, the aircraft became immobilised. Both pilots are safe. Due to the aircraft`s position and damage, a NOTAM was issued for temporary runway closure until 5.30 am, later extended to 9 am to facilitate safe removal, inspection, and restoration,” as per PTI.  During the late hours of Friday, flight operations at Pune Airport were temporarily suspended following an incident involving an Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft. Reacting to the incident, Union Minister Murlidhar Mohol said the runway operations were temporarily halted due to the IAF aircraft incident, but all crew members are safe, and no …

IAF chief AP Singh takes sortie in F-15EX Eagle during US visit| India News

IAF chief AP Singh takes sortie in F-15EX Eagle during US visit| India News

Published by Parlour News

Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal AP Singh undertook a familiarisation flight in a F-15EX Eagle II fighter aircraft during his visit to Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada, US. AP Singh takes a familiarisation flight in a Boeing F-15EX Eagle II fighter aircraft. Singh flew the aircraft alongside US Air Force Major Matthew Benson, a pilot with the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron during his visit to the US last week, ANI reported. F-15EX Eagle II is the upgraded version of the prized US fighter jet F15s, one of the primary American warplanes. The new F-15 Eagle is hailed as “one of the platforms essential to the collaborative defense of the Indo-Pacific”. The flight gave the IAF chief a close look at one of the most advanced fighters in the US inventory. AP Singh’s visit to US The sorties was part of the AP Singh’s broader visit to Nellis Air Force Base, a key centre for advanced combat training and operational testing. Through the familiarisation flight, the Air Force chief got better understanding …

IAF, MoD pay tribute on 107th anniv| India News

IAF, MoD pay tribute on 107th anniv| India News

Published by Parlour News

New Delhi, The Indian Air Force on Wednesday recalled the legacy of war hero Marshal Arjan Singh on his 107th birth anniversary, describing him as a symbol of exceptional leadership, courage and foresight, whose service to the nation continues to inspire generations of air warriors. Marshal Arjan Singh’s legacy continues to inspire generations: IAF, MoD pay tribute on 107th anniv An iconic figure in the country’s military history, Arjan Singh was the first and only officer of the Indian Air Force to be awarded the rank of Marshal in 2002. Born on April 15, 1919, at Lyallpur in undivided Punjab, his father, grandfather and great-grandfather had served in the cavalry. Singh led a fledgling IAF in the 1965 India-Pakistan war when he was in his 40s. He died in September 2017 at the age of 98. On Wednesday, the IAF and the Ministry of Defence paid homage to the officer and recalled his legacy and contribution to the nation. “On the 107th birth anniversary of Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh, DFC, #IAF pays …

Celebration Turned Into Tragedy: IAF Pilot Killed In Su-30 Crash Was Soon To Get Married | India News

Celebration Turned Into Tragedy: IAF Pilot Killed In Su-30 Crash Was Soon To Get Married | India News

Published by Webster

Last Updated:March 07, 2026, 08:37 IST Squadron Leader Anuj Vashisht, soon to be married, died in a Su-30 MKI crash in Assam. His family, unaware, was preparing for his wedding. Squadron Leader Anuj Vashisht (Image credit: X/@IAF_MCC) Squadron Leader Anuj Vashisht was soon to get married. Like many Indian families, his family was busy preparing for their son’s big day. Then came a call that turned their whole world upside down. On the other end of the call was an Indian Air Force (IAF) official who informed Anuj’s family that he was killed in the Su-30 MKI crash in Assam’s Karbi Anglong district. Soon after they received the information, some members left for Assam, according to Chandra Prakash, a relative of the family, as quoted by news agency PTI. Anuj’s mother, meanwhile, has been kept in oblivion about her son’s death. She has been told that her son sustained injuries in the crash, said the relative. According to the report, Anuj was a native of Haryana’s Bhiwani district. He is survived by his parents — …