C‑130J MRO facility India project by Tata Advanced Systems and Lockheed Martin strengthens Indian Air Force maintenance, operational readiness, and Make in India initiative. Tata and Lockheed Martin Launch First C-130J Super Hercules MRO Facility in India Overview: Landmark Defence Collaboration Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) and American aerospace giant Lockheed Martin have officially commenced…
India France air exercise Garuda 25 enhances aerial defence cooperation as the Indian Air Force deploys Su-30MKI jets, refuellers and transport aircraft for joint combat training in France. Exercise Garuda 25: India–France Deepen Aerial Defence Ties IAF Deploys to FranceThe Indian Air Force (IAF) has deployed a contingent to Mont-de-Marsan Air Base in France for…
India joins Ocean Sky 2025 as the first non-NATO nation, marking a major milestone in Indian Air Force’s global defence diplomacy and international military cooperation. Learn key facts for competitive exams. India’s Entry into Exercise Ocean Sky 2025 Marks Strategic Leap In a landmark development for India’s defence diplomacy and global military cooperation, the Indian…
MiG-21 retirement India 2025 marks the end of over 60 years of service. Learn about the farewell ceremony, Tejas Mk-1A induction, and IAF modernization efforts. India Bids Farewell to the Iconic MiG-21 Fighter Jet Introduction: The End of an Era On September 26, 2025, the Indian Air Force (IAF) officially retired its last fleet of…
Air Marshal Sanjiv Ghuratia, AVSM, VSM, has been appointed as the new Air Officer-in-Charge Maintenance of the Indian Air Force on 1 September 2025. Know his career, achievements, and exam-relevant details. Air Marshal Sanjiv Ghuratia Takes Charge as IAF’s Air Officer-in-Charge Maintenance Assumption of Office and TributeOn 1 September 2025, Air Marshal Sanjiv Ghuratia, AVSM,…
India final Airbus C‑295 delivery completed ahead of schedule; 40 aircraft to be made in India by Tata under Make in India, replacing Avro-748 fleet in IAF. India Receives Final Airbus C‑295 Aircraft from Spain India has successfully received the sixteenth and final Airbus C‑295 MW transport aircraft from Spain, marking the completion of deliveries under…
IAF MiG‑21 retirement 2025: Understand why the Indian Air Force will phase out MiG‑21 jets by September 2025, how Tejas Mk‑1A and AMCA will fill the gap, the impact on squadron strength, historical context, FAQs and exam-focused MCQs. End of an Era – IAF to Retire MiG‑21 Jets by September 2025 Introduction: The Final Countdown Begins…
Astra missile test 2025: DRDO and IAF successfully tested the Astra BVRAAM with indigenous RF seeker from Su-30 MKI, marking a major milestone in India’s self-reliant defence capabilities. India Conducts Successful Missile Trial: Astra Fired from Su‑30 MKI Innovative RF‐Seeker Integration On 11 July 2025, the Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian…
Air Officer in Charge Administration Air Marshal S. Sivakumar takes charge at IAF HQ. Know his career, qualifications, and why this appointment is vital for defence current affairs in 2025 exams. Air Marshal S. Sivakumar Takes Charge as Air Officer‑in‑Charge Administration (AOA) New Delhi, 1 July 2025 – In a key leadership reshuffle, Air Marshal S. Sivakumar,…
Defence MRO hub Nagpur launched by Reliance Infrastructure and U.S.-based Coastal Mechanics aims to tap into India’s ₹20,000 crore defence MRO market with ₹500 crore investment in MIHAN-SEZ. ✈️ Reliance Infrastructure & Coastal Mechanics Launch Defence MRO Hub in Maharashtra Establishing a Major MRO Facility at MIHAN, Nagpur Reliance Defence—part of Anil Ambani‑led Reliance Infrastructure—has…
