Exercise Bright Star 2025: India is participating in this... exercise, along with 43 other countries, in Egypt, from 27 Aug to 10 Sep 25. The Indian Air Force has deployed its Su-30 and C-130 aircraft for this multilateral, joint exercise, which strengthens strategic ties, enhances interoperability, and provides the IAF a valuable mutual learning experience with friendly foreign countries. रक्षा मंत्री कार्यालय/ RMO India Ministry of Defence, Government of India HQ IDS ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY DISHA by Indian Air Force India in Egyptshow more

On 08 Mar 26, #IAF aircraft carried out Combat... Free-Fall and Static Line para-drops over Tehri Lake, in a joint ex with Indian Army. The ex showcased seamless inter-service synergy and operational capability. #Jointness #IndianAirForce रक्षा मंत्री कार्यालय/ RMO India Ministry of Defence, Government of India HQ IDS ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY DISHA by Indian Air Forceshow more

Join the Indian Air Force and be an #Agniveervayu.... Online registration for Agniveervayu Intake 01/2026 starts from 07 Jan 25. For eligibility criteria, full details and more, visit रक्षा मंत्री कार्यालय/ RMO India HQ IDS Ministry of Defence, Government of India ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY INshow more

As part of the 93rd #AirForceDay celebrations, join us... for the spectacular IAF Flying Display 2025 today, from 1230–1400 hrs at Lachit Ghat, Guwahati. Witness the power and precision of the #IAF in the skies. #Guwahati #FlyPast रक्षा मंत्री कार्यालय/ RMO India Ministry of Defence, Government of India HQ IDS ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY SpokespersonNavy IN DISHA by Indian Air Force Himanta Biswa Sarma DGP Assam Chief Secretary, Assamshow more

Continuing HADR ops in #Uttarakhand. IAF Chinook, Mi-17 V5... & ALH helicopters evacuated 221 civilians from Harsil/Dharasu, while inducting 2 power generators & Uttarakhand Power Corp technicians to restore power. More than 10 Ton of load delivered, aiding swift normalisation of life. #IAF #HADR रक्षा मंत्री कार्यालय/ RMO India Ministry of Defence, Government of India HQ IDS ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY SpokespersonNavy IN DISHA by Indian Air Forceshow more

On 30 Aug 25, an IAF Mi-17 1V helicopter... executed a daring mission over the Ravi river near Madhopur, assisting NDRF personnel stranded on a broken barrage. In a challenging one-wheel hover on steep slopes, the IAF crew skillfully inserted & extracted NDRF personnel and a Garud, completing the task with precision and courage. #HADR #IAFHelicopters रक्षा मंत्री कार्यालय/ RMO India Ministry of Defence, Government of India HQ IDS ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY DISHA by Indian Air Forceshow more

#IAF demonstrated rapid response & operational precision in Arunachal... Pradesh, deploying a Mi-17 V5 helicopter to battle a major forest fire in the Mebo & Sigar areas of Pasighat. Over multiple sorties, the IAF released 66,000 litres of water to contain the blaze and protect nearby habitations. #IndianAirForce #HADR #ForestFire #ArunachalPradesh रक्षा मंत्री कार्यालय/ RMO India Ministry of Defence, Government of India HQ IDS ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY DISHA by Indian Air Forceshow more

#ThisDayThatYear On this day in 1948, the Indian Air... Force achieved a historic milestone — the first-ever aircraft landing at Leh, then the highest airstrip in the world. This remarkable feat was carried out by an IAF DC-3 Dakota, piloted by Air Commodore Mehar Singh. The landing played a crucial role in supporting Indian troops during a challenging period, showcasing the IAF’s courage, skill, and commitment to the nation. #IAFHistory #IndianAirForce रक्षा मंत्री कार्यालय/ RMO India Ministry of Defence, Government of India HQ IDS ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY INshow more

Several social media posts have shared a video with... the claim that an Indian Air Force aircraft crashed in Kishtwar, Jammu & Kashmir #PIBFactCheck: ❌ This claim is FAKE! ⚠️ Do not share unverified videos or claims. Always rely on official sources for accurate information. 🚨 If you come across such dubious content, please report it immediately at👇 📲 +91 8799711259 📩[email protected] रक्षा मंत्री कार्यालय/ RMO India Ministry of Defence, Government of India HQ IDS ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY Indian Air Forceshow more

The SpokespersonNavy leg of Defence Correspondents Course 2025 culminated... at #Kochi (18–23 Aug) with enriching glimpses of #MaritimeOps — visits to training & operational units, expert interactions and a sea sortie onboard #INSSunayna & #INSSharda. The valedictory by Dir MWC Cmde M Sakhlan underscored Media–Military synergy. #DCC2025 #IndianNavy #CombatReady #FutureReady Rajnath Singh रक्षा मंत्री कार्यालय/ RMO India Sanjay Seth HQ IDS Defence Production India Secretary ESW ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY Indian Air Force Southern Naval Command PIB India Ministry of Information and Broadcastingshow more

#CycloneDitwah | Indian Air Force Humanitarian Assistance The Indian... Air Force, in close coordination with Sri Lankan authorities, carried out major rescue and evacuation operations in the landslide-affected Kotmale region, which remains completely cut off by road. Across the day’s missions, IAF helicopters evacuated a total of 45 stranded passengers, including 6 critical casualties and 4 infants, and brought them safely to Colombo. These included 12 Indian nationals and over 30 foreign nationals from countries such as Germany, South Africa, Slovenia, the UK, Poland, Belarus, Iran, Australia, Pakistan and Bangladesh, along with Sri Lankan citizens. To reinforce ground relief efforts, the IAF also airlifted 57 Sri Lankan Army personnel into the affected area to support rescue and clearance operations. The scale and speed of these missions underline India’s steadfast commitment to assisting Sri Lanka in its hour of need with the Indian Air Force delivering swift, coordinated and compassionate HADR support under challenging conditions. #HADR #IAF #SriLanka #CycloneDitwah #OpSagarBandhu रक्षा मंत्री कार्यालय/ RMO India Ministry of Defence, Government of India HQ IDS ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY SpokespersonNavy IN DISHA by Indian Air Forceshow more

#CycloneDitwah | Indian Air Force in #SriLanka IAF helicopters... undertook a hybrid rescue mission to extricate stranded passengers from a restricted zone. A Garud commando was winched down to guide the group through cross-country route to a pre-briefed helipad at Kotmale, from where 24 passengers — including Indians, foreign nationals and Sri Lankans — were evacuated to Colombo. In a parallel effort, three critical casualties were airlifted to Colombo for immediate medical attention. Earlier, five teams of Sri Lankan Army personnel (40 troops) were airlifted from Diyathalawa Army Camp to the landslide-affected Kotmale region to support relief operations. #CycloneDitwah MFA SriLanka 🇱🇰 रक्षा मंत्री कार्यालय/ RMO India Ministry of Defence, Government of India HQ IDS ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY SpokespersonNavy IN DISHA by Indian Air Forceshow more

We own the terrain. Locked. Loaded. Ready—Always. #IndianArmy #BattleReady... #NationFirst #StrikeDeepStrikeHard #OperationSindoor ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY EasternCommand_IA Indian Air Force HQ IDS SpokespersonNavy Governor of Sikkim PIB in Sikkim @Sikkimgovt @BengalGovernor PRO, Defence, Guwahati Ministry of Defence, Government of Indiashow more

#GeneralUpendraDwivedi, #COAS, witnessed the Integrated Air Defence Firepower at... Army Air Defence College, Gopalpur. The exercise showcased seamless synergy of multifarious Air Defence weapon systems operating in a networked environment, effectively validating the detection-to-engagement cycle against new-age hybrid aerial threats. The #COAS complimented the Air Defence Warriors for their relentless commitment towards strengthening India’s defence and exhorted them to continue striving for excellence and dominance in the evolving battlespace. #DecadeofTransformation रक्षा मंत्री कार्यालय/ RMO India Ministry of Defence, Government of India Army Training Command, Indian Armyshow more

On the occasion of #IDY2025, #BRO personnel, along with... their families and children, performed #Yoga across some of the most remote and challenging terrains of India — from the snow-covered #SelaTunnel and the serene banks of #PangongTso to the deserts and plains. These inspiring moments showcased the spirit of unity, wellness, and unwavering dedication to national service. 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐨𝐚𝐝𝐬 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 continues to strengthen the nation’s frontiers by building resilient minds, strong bodies, and world-class infrastructure. Rajnath Singh रक्षा मंत्री कार्यालय/ RMO India Sanjay Seth HQ IDS ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY SpokespersonNavy Indian Air Force Ministry of Ayush PIB Indiashow more

Continuously working to improve and innovate the safety mechanisms... for our fighter pilots by validating canopy severance, ejection sequencing and complete aircrew-recovery. High-speed rocket-sled test of fighter aircraft escape system conducted successfully by DRDO at the Terminal Ballistics Research Laboratory, Chandigarh. रक्षा मंत्री कार्यालय/ RMO India Ministry of Defence, Government of India PIB India Indian Air Forceshow more

In a coordinated swift effort, IAF enabled timely deployment... of rescue agencies, NDRF, SDRF & NDMA teams at Mana, Uttarakhand, towards Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR). The airlift of Drone-Based Intelligent Burried Object Detection System (DIBODS) equipment played a crucial role in expediting recovery efforts. The IAF deployed Mi-17 1V and Cheetah helicopters, which inducted rescue personnel, and evacuated critical casualties from Mana to Joshimath. #HarKaamDeshKeNaam #HADROps #Uttrakhand #YearsOfDefenceReforms रक्षा मंत्री कार्यालय/ RMO India Ministry of Defence, Government of India HQ IDS ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY INshow more

An IAF Mi17V5 helicopter leapt into action, early morning... today, to undertake firefighting ops for the blazing Singapore-bound ship MV Wan Hai 503 off the coast of Kochi. The helicopter sprayed 2600 kg of Dry Chemical Powder (DCP) over the flames- a fire that could not be controlled through conventional water-based methods. Currently, the helicopter is undertaking back-to-back missions to reinforce firefighting efforts, along with Indian Coast Guard. #IAF #JointOperations #HarKaamDeshKeNaam रक्षा मंत्री कार्यालय/ RMO India Ministry of Defence, Government of India HQ IDS ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY IN Indian Coast Guardshow more

#ThisDayThatYear | 26 May 1999 #OpSafedSagar — the Indian... Air Force’s codename for its air operations during the KargilWar1999 — was launched in support of ground forces under Operation Vijay. It aimed to flush out Pakistani regulars and intruders who had occupied Indian positions along the LoC in the Kargil sector. This was the first large-scale use of air power in the Kashmir region since the 1971 Indo-Pak War. Never before had an air force been tasked with such high-altitude precision operations in rugged mountainous terrain—making it a watershed moment in military aviation history. Operation Safed Sagar was a trailblazer in many ways: it saw air power employed in unconventional roles, demonstrated the effectiveness of limited use of air assets in a localised conflict, and shattered the long-held notion that use of air power would inevitably escalate into full-scale war. The operation not only showcased the versatility and resolve of the Indian Air Force but also established the deterrent value of calibrated air strikes—even in a low-intensity conflict. It proved that air power could decisively alter the course of battle without crossing international boundaries. #IndianAirForce #OpSafedSagar #IAFHistory #IAF रक्षा मंत्री कार्यालय/ RMO India Ministry of Defence, Government of India HQ IDS ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY INshow more

social media handles are sharing an AI-manipulated video that... wrongly shows Air Chief Marshal AP Singh criticising the #Tejas fighter jet #PIBFactCheck: ❌ The statement made in this clip is completely false. Air Chief Marshal AP Singh has never made any such remark ✅ watch the authentic, unedited video here: ⚠️ The video is an #AI-generated fake, created to spread misinformation and sow doubt about the Indian Armed Forces. 📵 Be cautious. Do not share or promote unverified content. Trust only official and reliable sources for accurate updates HQ IDS रक्षा मंत्री कार्यालय/ RMO India Ministry of Defence, Government of India Indian Air Forceshow more