New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) The Indian Air Force (IAF) is all set to showcase its military might and strategic preparedness this month in one of the first and largest exercises near the Pakistan border in Rajasthan.The air exercise named Vayu Shakti 2026, to be held in Jaisalmer on February 27, has been modelled after Operation Sindoor – the military operation that flattened terror bases across the border and brought Pakistan to its knees, and will see a wide range of fighter jets displaying the s…
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New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) The 77th Republic Day parade on Monday was marked with a spectacular fly-past featuring the Varuna, Vajraang, Arjan and Vijay formations, underlining the Indian Air Force’s (IAF’s) operational prowess and technological strength. A wide array of frontline aircraft, including Rafale, Su-30, P-8i, MiG-29 and Apache helicopters, took part in the display.One of the most eagerly awaited segments of the parade, the aerial fly-past comprised 29 aircraft, including 16 fighter jet…
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu presided over the 77th Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path, New Delhi, by unfurling the national flag and led the nation in commemorating the historic day. The National Flag was unfurled amidst the playing of the National Anthem, followed by a thunderous 21-gun salute performed using indigenous 105-mm Light Field Guns.President Murmu, along with European Council President Antonio Costa and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen…
New Delhi, Jan 26 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the 77th Republic Day celebrations by paying homage to the fallen heroes at the National War Memorial in New Delhi on Monday. Upon his arrival, he was received by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.In a solemn ceremony, PM Modi laid a wreath at the memorial, leading the nation in honouring the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the country.The Inter-Services Guards, made up of one officer and 21 inner guards (seven from each ser…
New Delhi, Jan 22 (IANS) The IAF aircraft’s “Operation Sindoor” formation, demonstrating air power and precision that embodies the air force’s theme “Achook, Abhedya va Sateek”, will be the showpiece of the Republic Day flypast, an official said on Thursday. The flypast will feature 29 aircraft, comprising 16 fighters, 4 transport, and 9 helicopters, operating from six different bases, said the Defence Ministry official.Organised into eight distinct formations, the flypast will commence wi…