Air Force

Commissioned officers in Indian Air Force: Apply before 30 June

June 07, 2022

Commissioned officers in Indian Air Force: Apply before 30 June

Men get permanent commission in all branches except flying. The short service commission in the flying branch lasts for 14 years.

December 11, 2021
Mortal remains of IAF officer Pradeep consigned to flames as thousands pay homage

Pradeep, who joined the Air Force in 2004, had been involved in the rescue operations during the floods in 2018 that caused massive destruction throughout Kerala.
December 07, 2021
Indian-origin Anil Menon selected as NASA's astronaut-candidate

Menon had helped launch Elon Musk-run SpaceX's first humans to space during the 'Demo-2' mission.
August 17, 2021
Aerial combat may gradually fade away: Former Air Marshal Anil Chopra

The term Air Ace emerged in 1915 during World War I, at the same time as aerial dog fighting - a term intended to provide the home population with a cult of the hero in what was otherwise a war of attrition.
February 04, 2021
Unsung air warriors from AFS Agra recall tales of war against the virus

As part of our efforts to highlight unsung air warriors during Aero India 2021, Onmanorama speaks to couple of officers who played a significant role at AFS Agra.
January 21, 2021
Exciting times as youngsters take charge of AMCA, LCA Mk-II, TEDBF projects at ADA: Dr Girish Deodhare

India's aerospace and defence programmes are on a buoyant phase with renewed thrust coming from the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.
April 11, 2019
French envoy rejects reports of Pak pilots training on Rafale jets

The report came in the midst of a simmering political slugfest over procurement of Rafale jets by the Modi government from France.

October 13, 2018
Belgian F-16 destroyed as mechanic opens fire from another fighter jet

The mechanic was servicing a warplane at a bast when the incident took place.