Indian Air Force

Sources in the defence establishment said that a few companies of the special forces and three infantry battalions of Indian Army have been deployed in the region. In last three months, Indian Army lost its 11 bravehearts fighting the militants in different parts of the Jammu region.

In the last three months, the Indian Army lost 9 soldiers fighting terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir, while neutralizing five terrorists. Other security forces also faced casualties. The spike in attacks is attributed to terrorists' advanced tactics and reduced troop deployment. Former Pakistan Army soldiers now lead these operations, utilizing jungle terrain for concealment.

Began in 1981 as a solely Australian exercise, the Pitch Black 2024 will be the largest in its 43-year history. The first country to join the exercise was the United States of America in 1983.

India signed a deal for 56 Airbus C295 aircraft at a cost of Rs 21,935 crore in September 2021 and the first C295 aircraft was delivered to the Indian Air Force in September 2023.The first India-made C295 will be rolled out from the Vadodara facility in September 2026.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on June 23 said it has achieved a third consecutive success in the Reusable Launch Vehicle Landing Experiment by demonstrating the autonomous landing capability of the launch vehicle under more challenging conditions.

The mortal remains of Indians killed in the Kuwait fire were flown to Kerala on a special Indian Air Force plane on Friday. The plane landed in Kochi today.The development was confirmed by Union Minister Kirti Vardhan Singh on X.

In a significant step towards the empowerment of women in the armed forces, Sub-Lieutenant Anamika B Rajeev has become the Indian Navy's first woman helicopter pilot.

Of the 12 countries, six nations will be participating with their air assets, including their frontline fighter aircraft, transport aircraft, mid-air-refullers while the other six will be joining as observers.

A Sukhoi fighter plane of the Indian Air Force crashed in Nashik district of Maharashtra on Tuesday, according to the police.

Sources in the defence and security establishment said: “About 40 trainee officers are under the newly appointed head of the Joint Training team."