India deploys Mig-29 UPG fighter jets squadron at Srinagar to handle threats from China and Pakistan

Mig-29 UPG (PC: Indian Air Force)Srinagar: India has deployed a squadron of upgraded MiG-29 fighter jets at the Srinagar air base to tackle threats from both the Pakistani and Chinese front.The Tridents squadron which is now also known as the 'De...

Balakot airstrike 1st anniversary: IAF chief flies MiG-21

New Delhi: On the first anniversary of Balakot air strikes, Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria on Wednesday flew a five aircraft mission at Srinagar Air Base along with aircrew from Squadrons that had participated in the ope...

Wing Commander Varthaman flies MiG-21 Bison at IAF parade

Hindon: Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman on Tuesday participated in fly past at Hindon air base on the occasion of 87th Indian Air Force (IAF) Day celebration.Wing Commander Varthaman who came into limelight after shooting down the Pakistan’...

IAF Chief ACM Bhadauria awards Unit Citation to Squadron involved in Balakot air strike

Hindon: Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria on Tuesday awarded Unit Citation to Srinagar-based 51 squadron, 601 Signal Unit and Gwalior-based 9 Squadron here.They were awarded for their exemplary work done during Balakot air ...

Wing Commander Abhinandan gets Vir Chakra on Independence Day

New Delhi: Indian Air Force (IAF) officer Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, who was part of an aerial dogfight with Pakistan Air Force post Balakot air strike will be awarded with Vir Chakra on Independence Day, Defence Ministry said on Wednesda...