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Indian Air Force To Develop Indigenous Kamikaze Drone Ecosystem At Sulur Air Force Station

The Indian Air Force is set to establish an indigenous ecosystem for kamikaze drones at Sulur Air Force Station, strengthening India’s push for self-reliance in defence technology.The initiative covers design, development and training, creating a dedicated ecosystem for next-generation unmanned combat capabilities. Kamikaze drones, also known as loitering munitions, are becoming increasingly important in modern…

NEET Security ‘Pilot Project’: While IAF May Help In Safe Transit Of Question Papers, Why ‘Last-Mile Risk’ Remains

DainikNews Live Admin2 months ago07 mins

Last Updated:May 29, 2026, 11:41 PM IST The logistics of the final mile for the NEET exam present a complex security gauntlet that cannot be solved by aviation assets, say observers Protests against the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak. File pic The National Testing Agency (NTA) may enlist the Indian Air Force for the secure transit…

Missiles & The Big Boom: Shiv And Vishnu Answer All Your Question In Episode 42

DainikNews Live Admin2 months ago01 mins

Unfiltered & seriously insightful – Shiv Aroor and Vishnu Som answer your questions in Episode 42 of #CtrlAltDefence. Watch the full episode now and drop your questions for the next Q&A Source link [ad_3]

Pune airport runway shut after IAF jet’s hard landing incident, flights diverted

DainikNews Live Admin3 months ago01 mins

The Indian Air Force (IAF) said late Friday night that the runway at Pune airport was temporarily unavailable following an incident involving one of its aircraft, disrupting both inbound and outbound commercial flight operations. According to initial information, the incident involved a fighter aircraft that reportedly experienced a hard landing. In a statement, the IAF…

IAF Condoles Death Of 2 Pilots In Sukhoi Su-30 Crash In Assam: ‘Stand Firmly In Time Of Grief’

DainikNews Live Admin5 months ago05 mins

Last Updated:March 06, 2026, 10:03 IST Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also condoled the loss of lives and said that their courage and service to the nation will always be remembered with pride and gratitude. The deceased pilots were identified as Squadron Leader Anuj and Flight Lieutenant Purvesh Duragkar. (X/@IAF) The Indian Air Force on Friday…

Video: IAF airlifts paralysed woman, 85, after snowfall blocks Himachal roads

DainikNews Live Admin6 months ago03 mins

An Indian Air Force (IAF) Cheetah helicopter on Sunday carried out an emergency medical evacuation of an 85-year-old paralysed woman from the remote village of Dhanderwari in Himachal Pradesh to Chandigarh after heavy snowfall blocked all road access. The evacuation was carried out from an altitude of around 9,000 feet above mean sea level amid…

Vayu Shakti 2026: IAF To Showcase India’s Airpower Next Month In Rajasthan Near Pakistan Border

DainikNews Live Admin6 months ago04 mins

Last Updated:January 30, 2026, 10:46 PM IST The exercise follows the successful Vayu Shakti-2024, held on February 17, 2024, at the Pokhran Air-to-Ground Range in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. Vayu Shakti will reinforce the government’s Aatmanirbhar Bharat initiative in defence sector | Image: File The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to conduct a major air power…

Success Story: Meet Bhavya Shah, Who Once Worked At A McDonald’s Counter, Now An IAF Officer

DainikNews Live Admin7 months ago05 mins

Last Updated:December 26, 2025, 12:15 IST Success Story: Bhavya Shah faced numerous challenges on his journey. He went through several attempts at the Services Selection Board (SSB) and spent years preparing. Bhavya Shah’s early years were shaped by frequent relocations due to his father’s job transfers. (File Photo) Thousands of young individuals aspire to become…

IAF AFCAT 2026 Notification Out, Registration To Begin On November 17 At afcat.edcil.co.in

DainikNews Live Admin9 months ago04 mins

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has released the official notification for the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) 2026. Candidates who are interested in joining the Indian Air Force can now check the detailed notification and find the direct link to apply on the official AFCAT website at afcat.edcil.co.in. The exam is conducted twice a…

AFCAT 01/2026 Application Process To Begin On November 10, Check Eligibility Criteria

DainikNews Live Admin9 months ago05 mins

Last Updated:November 06, 2025, 2:26 PM IST AFCAT 2025: Initially, candidates must pass an online written exam. Next, selected individuals are invited for a five-day SSB interview. AFCAT 2025 applications open on November 10, 2025. Candidates can apply at afcat.cdac.in.(Representative image/File) The Indian Air Force has announced the AFCAT 2025 notification, for recruitment in the…