Tag: Indian Air Force (IAF)

IAF Rescues 123 as Flood-Hit Uttarakhand Battles Devastation; Nepal Seeks Missing Citizens

Mobile connectivity has now been restored in the disaster-hit Harsil Valley, but landslides have disrupted the Char Dham Yatra.

August 9, 2025

India Receives Final Airbus C-295 Aircraft from Spain, Completing Key Defence Deal Ahead of Schedule

“The delivery, two months ahead of schedule, marks an important milestone in strengthening India’s defence capabilities,” the embassy stated on social media platform X.

August 3, 2025

India Receives Second GE-404 Engine for LCA Mk-1A, 12 More Expected by Fiscal Year-End

These engines will power the LCA Mk-1A aircraft, 83 of which have already been ordered by the Indian Air Force (IAF).

July 15, 2025

Ax-4 Mission Set for Splashdown Today: Indian Pilot Shubhanshu Shukla to Return After Historic ISS Visit

During their stay aboard the ISS, the Ax-4 crew conducted over 60 scientific experiments and participated in more than 20 outreach events, according to Axiom Space.

July 15, 2025

“We Will Celebrate a Lot”: Shubhanshu Shukla’s Family Awaits His Return from Space with Joy and Pride

Speaking to ANI, his mother Asha Shukla expressed her heartfelt prayers and eagerness to reunite with her son.

July 14, 2025

IAF’s Shubhanshu Shukla, Ax-4 Crew to Undock from ISS on July 14, Splashdown on July 15

The 22-hour return journey aboard the SpaceX Dragon spacecraft will conclude their 18-day mission aboard the ISS.

July 13, 2025

IAF Jaguar Fighter Jet Crashes Near Churu, Rescue Ops Underway

Following the crash, IAF helicopters were immediately dispatched to the site for rescue and recovery operations, according to defence sources.

July 9, 2025

Axiom Mission 4 Nears ISS Docking: Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla Pilots Historic Spaceflight for India

Once docked, the four-member team will spend up to 14 days conducting scientific research, educational outreach, and commercial initiatives.

June 26, 2025

Ax-4 Crew Set for Docking at ISS Today at 4:30 PM IST; IAF’s Group Captain Shukla Marks India’s Return to Space After 41 Years

This marks a historic moment for India, as Group Captain Shukla becomes the first Indian to fly to space since Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma's iconic 1984 mission aboard Soyuz T-11.

June 26, 2025

PM Modi Hails Axiom-4 Launch: Shubhanshu Shukla Carries Dreams of 1.4 Billion Indians to Space

This marks India’s return to human spaceflight after over four decades, and Shukla is set to become the first Indian astronaut to visit the ISS.

June 25, 2025