Indian Air Force

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami has responded to the crisis, announcing plans to convene a meeting to address the Nainital forest fire in the state's Haldwani district.

Two heavy lift transport aircraft from the Indian Air Force, aided by civil aviation agencies, facilitated the delivery to the western part of the Philippines in a non-stop six-hour journey. The agreement includes three batteries of BrahMos missile systems with a range of 290 kilometers and a speed of 2.8 Mach, along with operator training and integrated logistics support

With a limited timeframe for emergency surgery, the Indian Air Force swiftly airlifted the injured individual via a C-130J aircraft to the R & R hospital in Delhi. Despite the challenges of night-time airlift from the Ladakh sector, the injured soldier received prompt medical attention, underwent successful surgery, and is now recuperating

It is reportedly said that Indian officials have welcomed this development as a positive step. Notably, Narender Singh Khalsa, a Member of Parliament representing the Hindu and Sikh communities, has returned to Afghanistan from Canada.

An Indian Air Force Apache helicopter conducted a precautionary landing during a training exercise in Ladakh due to challenging terrain and high altitude, resulting in damage. Fortunately, both pilots were safely evacuated. The Indian Air Force initiated a court of inquiry to determine the cause.

The Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted the inaugural test run of a 3.5 km long emergency landing strip on the Jammu-Srinagar national highway in Bijbehara, Anantnag. This marked the first Emergency Landing Facility (ELF) drill in Jammu and Kashmir, involving five helicopters including the newly introduced US-manufactured Chinook.

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) achieved a significant milestone as it completed the maiden flight of the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft Mark 1A fighter aircraft in Bengaluru on Thursday. Lasting 15 minutes, this flight marks a pivotal moment in India's efforts towards indigenous aircraft development.

Key operations include ship-to-shore manoeuvres, establishment of Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps, and joint drills aimed at enhancing operational capabilities against asymmetric threats

During the test, the winged vehicle demonstrated its robotic landing capabilities amidst more complex circumstances. The endeavor is envisioned to revolutionize space access, making it more cost-effective and sustainable in the long term.

The relocation aims to bolster the IAF's capabilities for search and rescue operations, Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR), and casualty evacuation. This move follows the recent commissioning of INS Jatayu, a new naval base in the Lakshadweep archipelago, reinforcing the Indian Navy's presence in strategically important areas