RudraM-II passes crucial test as India sharpens indigenous strike capability
The successful RudraM-II trials validated multiple critical systems and highlighted collaboration between DRDO laboratories, the Indian Air Force and industry partners.
The successful RudraM-II trials validated multiple critical systems and highlighted collaboration between DRDO laboratories, the Indian Air Force and industry partners.
In a significant gesture of cultural diplomacy and civilisational outreach, India on Saturday transported the sacred relics of Lord Buddha’s chief disciples, Arahant Sariputta and Arahant Mahamoggallana, to Mongolia aboard an Indian Air Force IL-76 'Gajraj' aircraft for a special public exposition scheduled to begin on Buddha Purnima.
India has successfully tested the indigenous TARA glide weapon system, marking a key step in low-cost precision strike capability and defence self-reliance.
Indian armed forces revealed new details of Operation Sindoor, saying terror camps, Pakistani airfields and military assets were struck during the 2025 conflict.
Indian military officials shared fresh details of Operation Sindoor, claiming strikes on terror camps, Pakistani airfields and major enemy losses during the 2025 operation.
President Droupadi Murmu led the nation in extending heartfelt wishes to the Indian Air Force (IAF) on the occasion of its 93rd Air Force Day, saluting the courage, commitment, and service of air warriors past and present.
Along with MiG-21, the other aircrafts that will be part of the static display include Dassault Rafale, Sukhoi Su-30MKI, MiG-29, AEW&C, Boeing C-17 Globemaster III, Akash Surface-to-Air Missile (SAM) System, C-130J Super Hercules, Boeing AH-64E Apache, and Rohini Radar.
India’s First Secretary to the UN, Petal Gahlot, dismissed the boast, retorting, “If destroyed runways and burnt‑out hangars are being presented as victory, as the prime minister claimed, Pakistan is welcome to enjoy it.”
Addressing the annual press conference held here on Friday, the Air Chief said that the Indian Air Force struck a large number of Pakistan’s airfields and installations in the strikes carried out during Op Sindoor.
In a final display for veterans and serving personnel, MiG-21s took to the skies in a three-aircraft Badal formation and a four-aircraft Panther formation.
