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…
Shubhanshu Shukla, an IAF officer, becomes the first Indian astronaut to reach the International Space Station via Axiom Mission-4. Know key facts, history, and exam-relevant details. Shubhanshu Shukla Becomes 634th Astronaut to Reach Space Historic Space Entry 🚀 On June 26, 2025, Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla of the Indian Air Force achieved a monumental milestone…
Indian Navy Salvage Operation: Discover how Indian defence forces executed a high-risk mid-sea salvage mission of MV Wan Hai 503 off the Kerala coast. Ideal for civil service and defence exam prep. Indian Navy Executes Daring Mid‑Sea Salvage Operation on Burning MV Wan Hai 503 Helicopter Insertion Amid Adverse Conditions On June 13, 2025, the Indian Navy carried…
India US Joint Air Force Exercise Tiger Claw 2025 boosts special forces interoperability, strengthens Indo-US defence ties, and sets a milestone in bilateral military drills. Overview of the Exercise From May 26 to June 10, 2025, the Indian Air Force (IAF) Garud and the United States Air Force Special Forces (USAF) convened for Exercise Tiger…
India First Female ADC: Squadron Leader Manisha Padhi of the Indian Air Force makes history by being appointed Aide-de-Camp to Mizoram’s Governor. Know why this is important for defence and civil service exams. Breaking Barriers in Governance and DefenceSquadron Leader Manisha Padhi, an officer of the Indian Air Force’s 2015 batch, made history on 29…
