Air Force
Air Commodore Venkateshwaran Krishna Kumar has taken command of Air Force Station Bani Camp, Najafgarh, on September 1, 2025, succeeding Air Commodore Amit Agrawal. With a career spanning over two decades in the Indian Air Force, he holds advanced degrees in Defence & Strategic Studies and Engineering. His notable experiences
Indian Air Force
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has ramped up flood relief operations in Northern India, particularly in Jammu and Punjab, since August 27, 2025. Utilizing Mi 17 and Chinook helicopters, over 55 sorties have been conducted to rescue stranded civilians and deliver essential supplies. A total of 215 individuals have been
Indian Air Force
The Indian Air Force has initiated extensive relief and rescue missions in response to severe flooding in Jammu and northern Punjab due to heavy rains. Utilizing a fleet of helicopters and transport aircraft, the IAF has successfully evacuated stranded civilians and provided essential supplies. Key operations included the rescue of
Indian Air Force
The Indian Air Force Bands will perform across various locations in India on August 15, 2025, to celebrate the 79th Independence Day. With a rich military heritage, the bands aim to foster unity and patriotism through music, showcasing India's cultural diversity. The performances will include a special event
Air Chief Marshal LM Katre
The 16th edition of the Air Chief Marshal LM Katre Memorial Lecture took place on August 9, 2025, at HAL Management Academy in Bengaluru. Organized by the Air Force Association, Karnataka Branch, the event honored the legacy of Air Chief Marshal LM Katre, featuring speeches from military leaders, including Air
WASP
The Indian Air Force (IAF) held the Capstone Seminar for its Warfare and Aerospace Strategy Programme (WASP), aimed at fostering critical thinking among future military leaders. The seminar, attended by twelve officers from the IAF and Indian Navy, focused on the theme 'Aerospace Power: Preserving India's Sovereignty
Shaurya Bharat Car Rally
The Shaurya Bharat Car Rally, organized by the Progress Harmony Development Chamber of Commerce and Industry in coordination with the Indian Air Force, commenced on July 25, 2025, from New Delhi. The rally aims to honor the Armed Forces and promote environmental development, covering approximately 800 km in electric vehicles.
Air Marshal
Air Marshal S Sivakumar VSM has taken over as the Air Officer-in-Charge Administration at Air HQ, New Delhi, on July 1, 2025. With over 35 years of experience in the Indian Air Force, he has held various significant positions, including roles in UN missions and as Director General (Administration) at
Air Force Academy
The Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) at the Air Force Academy in Dundigal, Hyderabad, on June 14, 2025, celebrated the successful completion of pre-commissioning training for 254 flight cadets of the Indian Air Force. Air Chief Marshal AP Singh conferred the President's Commission to the graduates, which included both
Air Marshal
On June 1, 2025, Air Marshal Jasvir Singh Mann assumed the role of Senior Air Staff Officer of the Western Air Command in the Indian Air Force. A distinguished fighter pilot with over 3000 flight hours, he has held various key positions, including commanding a fighter squadron and serving as