Indian Air Force — current affairs timeline
53 news articles07 Jan 2026 to 14 Sep 2026
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2026
- 14 Sep 2026Russia Proposes Izdeliye 177S Engine to Upgrade India's Su-30MKI Fleet During Putin's BRICS Summit Visit to New Delhi
Russia offered India the advanced Izdeliye 177S engine as a potential replacement for the AL-31F/FP engines used in the Indian Air Force's Sukhoi Su-30MKI fleet…
$11 mn - 09 Sep 2026DAC Approves Rs 1.10 Lakh Crore Defence Procurement for Indian Armed Forces
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on September 7, 2026, approved Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for defence acquis…
98% - 09 Sep 2026Tata Boeing Aerospace Delivers 400th Apache Fuselage
Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited (TBAL), a joint venture between Boeing and Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), rolled out its 400th fuselage for the AH-64E Apac…
- 09 Sep 2026Pixxel Raises $100 Million to Expand Space Infrastructure
Indian space startup Pixxel has raised $100 million in Series C funding to expand beyond hyperspectral Earth observation. The funding round was led by Temasek a…
$100 mn - 08 Sep 2026IAF Sarang Helicopter Display Team Arrives in Egypt for El Alamein International Airshow
The Indian Air Force's Sarang Helicopter Display Team arrived in El Alamein, Egypt, to participate in the second edition of the El Alamein International Airshow…
- 08 Sep 2026India to Modify Su-30 MKI for RVV-BD Missiles
India's Defence Ministry is considering a proposal to modify the Su-30 MKI aircraft by integrating them with the Russian-origin RVV BD air-to-air missile. The R…
- 04 Sep 2026India to Host 16th Aero India from February 8-12, 2027 in Bengaluru
The 16th edition of Aero India will be held from February 8 to 12, 2027 at Air Force Station Yelahanka in Bengaluru. The defence ministry announced the event, w…
- 04 Sep 2026Indian Air Force successfully tests indigenous Khagantak-243 glide bomb capable of hitting targets up to 180 km
The Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully conducted the drop of the indigenously designed and developed Long Range Glide Bomb (LRGB), Khagantak-243).. The Khagant…
70% - 04 Sep 2026Air Marshal KAA Sanjeeb Takes Over as Air Officer-in-Charge Maintenance
Air Marshal KAA Sanjeeb has been appointed as the Air Officer-in-Charge Maintenance of the Indian Air Force (IAF), succeeding Air Marshal Sanjiv Ghuratia who su…
- 04 Sep 2026Abhinandan Varthaman joined Fly91 as Pilot
Abhinandan Varthaman, a former Group Captain in the Indian Air Force (IAF), joined Goa-based regional carrier Fly91 as a commercial pilot. He took premature ret…
- 02 Sep 2026Shakti Sharma Becomes First Woman Non-Medical Air Vice Marshal
Air Vice Marshal Shakti Sharma became the first woman non-medical officer in the Indian Defence Services to attain the rank of Air Vice Marshal (or equivalent) …
- 02 Sep 2026Retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra Appointed First CEO of Ram Temple Trust
Retired Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra was appointed the first chief executive officer (CEO) of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust on September 2, 2026…
- 31 Aug 2026IAF expands indigenous maintenance network with 930 Indian firms
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is supported by 930 Indian firms in its maintenance operations. IAF has indigenised 97% of frequently required operational spares and…
97% - 29 Aug 2026India Sends 10 Tonnes of Relief Aid to Nepal After Deadly Floods
India dispatched 10 tonnes of Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) supplies, including essential medicines, to Nepal. The relief material was carr…
- 28 Aug 2026DRDO Successfully Tests Military Combat Parachute System at 22,000 Feet in Ladakh
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully tested its Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS) at 22,000 feet in Nyoma, Ladakh. The MC…
- 14 Aug 2026India and Malaysia Commence Exercise Udara Shakti 2026 at Subang Air Base in Malaysia on August 12, 2026
The Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) commenced bilateral Exercise Udara Shakti 2026 at Subang Air Base in Malaysia. Air warriors …
- 14 Aug 2026India Proposes ₹1 Lakh Crore Tender for 60 Multirole Transport Aircraft for IAF
The Ministry of Defence has floated a tender valued at approximately ₹1 lakh crore to procure 60 multirole transport aircraft for the Indian Air Force. Indian c…
₹1 L - 13 Aug 2026Indigenous Unmanned Systems to be Showcased at Pokhran for Indian Air Force
Indigenous unmanned systems including one-way attack drones, long-range loitering munitions, and cargo UAVs will be showcased at a special event for the Indian …
- 11 Aug 2026HAL Revives Su-30MKI Production at Nashik with 12 Aircraft for Indian Air Force
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) will revive production of Su-30MKI fighter aircraft at its Nashik facility. The new batch comprises 12 aircraft planned for …
50% - 10 Aug 2026Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth Became First Woman 'Top Gun' Pilot of Indian Air Force (IAF)
Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth of the Indian Air Force (IAF) became the first woman fighter pilot to complete the Fighter Combat Leader (FCL) course at the Tacti…
- 07 Aug 2026IAF Conducts Exercise ROTOR CLAP-III in Rajasthan to Enhance Counter-Drone Combat Capability
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is conducting Exercise Rotor Clap-III, a counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) drill, in Rajasthan. The exercise brings together IAF…
- 03 Aug 2026Air Marshal Awadesh Kumar Bharti Retired from Indian Air Force
Air Marshal Awadesh Kumar Bharti retired from the Indian Air Force (IAF) after serving for 39 years. He was a key architect of the aerial aspect of Operation Si…
- 27 Jul 2026Union Minister Rajnath Singh Flags In First-Ever Tri-Service All-Women ‘Samudra Pradakshina’ Expedition
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh flagged in the first-ever tri-service all-women circumnavigation sailing expedition 'Samudra Pradakshina' on July 22, 2026. The e…
- 25 Jul 2026Samudra Pradakshina: India’s First Tri-Service All-Women Sailing Expedition Creates History
Samudra Pradakshina, India's first Tri-Service all-women sailing expedition, completed a 314-day circumnavigation covering 25,500 nautical miles. The expedition…
- 19 Jul 2026IAF Rafale Jets Reach Australia for Pitch Black 2026
The Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent has arrived in Australia to participate in Exercise Pitch Black 2026, the Royal Australian Air Force's premier biennial mu…
- 16 Jul 2026Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla Launches Book ‘The Second Orbit’
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla of the Indian Air Force (IAF) launched his book ‘The Second Orbit’ aiming to share his personal space journey and inspire engage…
- 12 Jul 2026Indian Air Force Ranks Third in WDMMA Global Airpower List 2026
The World Directory of Modern Military Aircraft (WDMMA) ranked the Indian Air Force (IAF) third in its 2026 global airpower rankings. The IAF outranked China’s …
- 10 Jul 2026Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) Tests Main Parachutes for Gaganyaan Crew Module
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully tested the main parachutes for the Gaganyaan crew module at the Aerial Delivery Research and Developm…
- 07 Jul 2026Armed Forces Seek Increase in Agniveer Retention Percentage as of 6 July 2026
The Indian Navy is likely to seek a 75 per cent retention rate for Agniveers, while the Indian Army and Indian Air Force (IAF) may seek an increase to 50 per ce…
75% - 06 Jul 2026India's Defence Acquisition Council clears defence procurements worth ₹52,000 crore
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for defence procurement proposals worth…
₹52,000 cr - 03 Jul 2026Air Marshal Jasvir Singh Mann assumed command as Commanding-in-Chief of Southern Air Command (SAC)
Air Marshal Jasvir Singh Mann assumed command as the Commanding-in-Chief of Southern Air Command (SAC) of the Indian Air Force (IAF). He succeeds Air Marshal Ma…
- 02 Jul 2026Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit Assumes Charge as Vice Chief of the Air Staff
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit assumed charge as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS) of the Indian Air Force (IAF), succeeding Air Marshal Nagesh Kapoor. He prev…
- 01 Jul 2026India's Indian Air Force concludes 5th edition of Warfare & Aerospace Strategy Programme on 29 June 2026
The Indian Air Force (IAF) concluded the fifth edition of the Warfare & Aerospace Strategy Programme (WASP). The culmination of the programme was marked by a Ca…
- 01 Jul 2026India President Droupadi Murmu honours Armed Forces personnel at Defence Investiture Ceremony 2026
President Droupadi Murmu presented the Distinguished Service Awards during the Defence Investiture Ceremony 2026 (Phase-2). The awards were presented to officer…
- 29 Jun 2026Bharat Dynamics Limited secures ₹1,109.37 crore order from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited for Helina missile launchers
Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) secured an order worth ₹1,109.37 crore from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to supply launchers for helicopter-launched Helina…
₹1,109.37 cr - 28 Jun 2026India launches Operation Amistad to send medical team and relief supplies to earthquake-hit Venezuela
India launched Operation Amistad to send a specialised Indian Army (IA) medical contingent and humanitarian assistance to earthquake-hit Venezuela. Two Indian A…
- 28 Jun 2026Indian Air Force receives Final Operational Clearance for indigenous Netra AEW&C system on June 25
The Indian Air Force (IAF) received the Final Operational Clearance (FOC) for the indigenous Netra Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) system. The Defenc…
- 27 Jun 2026Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla released memoir 'The Second Orbit'
Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla of the Indian Air Force (IAF) released his memoir titled 'The Second Orbit' on June 25, 2026. The launch event was held at Pradh…
- 26 Jun 2026India integrates BrahMos missiles with 40 Su-30MKI fighters
Around 40 Su-30MKI fighters of the Indian Air Force (IAF) have been integrated with BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles. The IAF operates a total fleet of 270 Su…
- 23 Jun 2026United States clears $482.2 million support package for India's Apache helicopters and M777A2 howitzers on June 17, 2026
The United States (US) notified the sale of sustainment support services and related equipment for Apache helicopters and M777A2 Ultra-Light Howitzers to India …
$482.2 mn - 21 Jun 2026India to acquire nine retired Jaguar fighter aircraft from United Kingdom for spare parts
The Indian Air Force (IAF) will acquire nine retired Jaguar fighter aircraft from the United Kingdom (UK) to serve as a source for spare parts and reusable sub-…
- 18 Jun 2026India to participate in Exercise Pitch Black 2026 in Australia
The Indian Air Force (IAF) will participate in Exercise Pitch Black 2026, hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). The exercise is scheduled to take pla…
- 15 Jun 2026India conducts maiden test flight of first Made-in-India Airbus C295 in Vadodara on 10 June 2026
The first Made-in-India Airbus C295 military transport aircraft successfully completed its maiden test flight from the Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Vadodara, Gu…
- 14 Jun 2026India commissions first batch of 17 National Defence Academy-trained women officers on 13 June 2026
A total of 17 women cadets from the 148th course of the National Defence Academy (NDA) were commissioned as officers, marking the first time women have joined t…
- 10 Jun 2026India: President Droupadi Murmu confers Kirti Chakra, Vir Chakra, and Shaurya Chakra awards
President Droupadi Murmu conferred 7 Kirti Chakras (2 posthumously), 15 Vir Chakras (3 posthumously), and 29 Shaurya Chakras (1 posthumously) to personnel of th…
- 07 Jun 2026Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit appointed Vice Chief of the Air Staff
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit appointed as the next Vice Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force (IAF), assuming charge on July 1. He currently serves as th…
- 17 Apr 2026United States' GE Aerospace to establish F404-IN20 engine depot for Indian Air Force
- 12 Mar 2026Tata Advanced Systems selects Ramco Systems to digitise IAF C-130J MRO facility
- 15 Feb 2026Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approves procurement of Air-Ships Based High-Altitude Pseudo-Satellite (AS-HAPS) for Indian Air Force
- 14 Feb 2026Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) join to develop indigenous sensor tech for Army and Indian Air Force (IAF) high-altitude operations.
- 12 Feb 2026Indian Air Force (IAF) and Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF) conduct joint in-situ air exercise from 9-13 February 2026
- 31 Jan 2026India Indian Air Force (IAF) completes indigenous overhaul of Pechora Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) system
- 07 Jan 2026Indian Air Force marks 25th anniversary of Tejas LCA maiden flight
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