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.
Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla on Monday was conferred with the Ashoka Chakra, the country's highest peacetime gallantry honour, by President Droupadi Murmu during the 77th Republic Day celebrations at Kartavya Path.
Chairing a high-level review meeting, Dr Jitendra Singh said close coordination between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Airports Authority of India (AAI) is underway to expedite the process.
According to eyewitnesses, the aircraft began to wobble while flying before crashing into a pond surrounded by thick water hyacinth and marshy land.
The special display of military power in the Parade is expected to be in line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's high praise for "Make in India" weapons and drones that proved their mettle during Operation Sindoor in May 2025.
Addressing cadets at the ongoing Republic Day Camp, the Air Chief shared deeply personal moments from his own life, from struggling to secure school admissions as a child to missing his first promotion board while in service, before eventually rising to lead one of the strongest air forces in the world.
