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…
Air Marshal Jasvir Singh Mann has been appointed as the Senior Air Staff Officer (SASO) of the Western Air Command (WAC) of the Indian Air Force (IAF) as of June 1, 2025. This significant appointment places him in a pivotal role within one of the IAF’s most operationally critical commands, responsible for safeguarding India’s western…
Government Forms Committee to Assess IAF’s Capability Development Amid Rising Threats Introduction: Formation of the Committee In response to the growing security challenges faced by the nation, the Indian government has formed a committee to assess the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) capability development. This committee will review the current capabilities of the IAF and suggest…
Introduction: Strategic Importance of IAF Stations The Indian Air Force (IAF) plays a pivotal role in safeguarding the nation’s airspace and ensuring aerial supremacy. As of 2025, the IAF operates over 60 air stations across India, strategically positioned to address various defense and operational requirements. These stations are categorized under seven commands: Western, Eastern, Central,…
