New Delhi, May 1: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), the company responsible for manufacturing fighter jets for the Indian Air Force, has announced new leadership. Ravi K has taken over as the 22nd Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of the company, succeeding Dr. D.K. Sunil, who retired on April 30, 2026. Ravi K has held several … Read more
On Republic Day, the Indian Air Force delivered a strong response to those questioning the Balakot airstrike and Operation Sindoor by showcasing the very weapons used in these operations during the flypast at Kartavya Path. This year’s display was distinct as fighter jets not only performed their usual aerial maneuvers but also flew equipped with … Read more
American engine manufacturer GE Aerospace on Friday delivered the fifth jet engine to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mark-1A. India is expected to receive 12 GE-404 engines by the end of this financial year. HAL was supposed to start supplying new aircraft from March, but the wait extended due … Read more
Jaipur, November 2 (Udaipur Kiran) — Air Force Station Jodhpur organised the first edition of the ‘Sekhon Indian Air Force Marathon 2025’ on Sunday, as a heartfelt tribute to Flying Officer Nirmal Jit Singh Sekhon, the only Param Vir Chakra awardee of the Indian Air Force and a symbol of supreme courage and sacrifice. The … Read more
New Delhi, 2 September (Kiran News): Amid ongoing Operation Sindoor, military activities have intensified along the India-Pakistan coastal region in the Arabian Sea. The Indian Air Force has commenced a two-day aerial exercise near Gujarat and Rajasthan, close to the Arabian Sea, starting Tuesday morning at around 11 a.m. This exercise will continue until 2 … Read more
Barmer, September 3 (Udaipur Kiran): An Indian Air Force fighter jet crashed near the Uttarlai airbase in Barmer district, Rajasthan. Upon receiving the information, police and administrative officials rushed to the spot. Both pilots on board ejected safely. The Air Force has confirmed the incident and ordered a court of inquiry. In an official statement, … Read more
– To be Integrated with Sukhoi-30 and Indigenous LCA Tejas Aircraft – Testing of Mark-2 with 130 km Range to Follow New Delhi, August 5 (Udaipur Kiran) – The Indian Air Force has approved the production of 200 Astra Mark-1 air-to-air missiles by the public sector company Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL). These Astra missiles will … Read more
