Indian Air Force

The Indian Air Force congratulates Sgt Amar Singh Devanda on clinching Gold at the IAU Asia & Oceania 24H Championships 2026 in Hirosaki, Japan, setting a new National Record with an incredible 282.881 km in 24 hours — 226 laps of sheer endurance. Adding to the glory, Sgt Saurav Kumar Ranjan secured Bronze with a remarkable 260.058 km — 208 laps in 24 hours. Team India also bagged Gold in the Men’s Team category and Bronze in the Women’s Team category. Grit. Endurance. Excellence. The Indian Air Force continues to Touch The Sky With Glory. #IndianAirForce #TouchTheSkyWithGlory #IAF #TeamIndia #SportsExcellence @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD @HQ_IDS_India @adgpi @indiannavy @CareerinIAF

*शुभास्ते पन्थानः* Today marked the concluding Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC) meeting for General Anil Chauhan #CDS & Permanent Chairman #COSC and Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, #CNS ahead of their superannuation later this month. As members, their leadership strengthened Jointness, Integration, Operational Synergy amongst the Services including the march towards Theaterisation, leaving a lasting imprint on the Defence Forces. The Indian Defence Forces express deepest gratitude and best wishes to both distinguished leaders. #Jointness #Integration #Theaterisation @DefenceMinIndia @SethSanjayMP @SpokespersonMoD @MIB_India

The Indian Air Force marked the graduation of the 48th Flight Test Course at the Air Force Test Pilots School, Bengaluru on 23 May 2026. Eleven Test Pilots and Six Flight Test Engineers successfully completed the rigorous 48-week training programme and will now join the Aviation Wing of Aircraft and Systems Testing Establishment (ASTE). Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Mshl AP Singh, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and awarded certificates and trophies to the graduating officers. Sqn Ldr KK Singh, VM received the “Suranjan Das Trophy”, Sqn Ldr Aditya Jamdagni the “Chief of the Air Staff Trophy”, Wg Cdr Abhinav Kumar the “Maharaja Hanumanth Singh Sword”, Wg Cdr Pranav Sharma the “Dunlop Trophy” and Sqn Ldr Paras Sharma the “Kapil Bhargava Trophy” for outstanding performance during the course. The CAS highlighted the crucial role of flight test crew in strengthening indigenous aerospace capability and advancing the nation’s vision of Aatmanirbharta. @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD @HQ_IDS_India @adgpi @indiannavy @CareerinIAF

The Indian Air Force provided timely airlift assistance to NCC cadets stranded in Imphal after the completion of the Air Wing NCC Camp on 20 May 2026. In view of the prevailing situation in Manipur, cadets from Jorhat and Guwahati were unable to travel home by road. The IAF conducted a special airlift operation on 23 May 2026 comprising three AN-32 aircraft evacuating 60 cadets to Jorhat and 72 cadets to Guwahati. The prompt support extended by IAF has provided solace and comfort to the anxious parents. #NCCIndia #IAF #IndianAirForce #ServiceBeforeSelf @PMOIndia @rajnathsingh @SethSanjayMP @SpokespersonMoD @adgpi @IAF_MCC @indiannavy @easterncomd @EAC_IAF @vatsvirendra1

Celebrating three Decades of Excellence The “Ambassadors of the Indian Air Force” are all set to light up the skies. _”Sadaiva Sarvottam”_ “Always The Best” 3 Days to Go. #Suryakiran #IndianAirForce #SKAT Background score : Kid Penny @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD @HQ_IDS_India @adgpi @indiannavy @CareerinIAF @Suryakiran_IAF

The Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal A P Singh visited the National Defence College, Sri Lanka on 20 May 26. He spoke on the topic 'Air power in the 21st century' and interacted with the Commandant and NDC course participants. @SpokespersonMoD @LkDefence @airforcelk @IAF_MCC @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy

The CAS, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh speaks to I.I.M.U.N. about modern combat, discipline, and the experiences that shaped him as the Chief of the Indian Air Force. Watch full podcast here :- youtu.be/rqzFgqp7JL0?si… #Leadership #CAS #IAF #InspiringGenerations @iimunofficial

🇱🇰🤝🇮🇳 Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh’s visit to Sri Lanka highlights the enduring friendship and defence cooperation between India and Sri Lanka. The visit included tributes at the IPKF Memorial and official engagements with the Sri Lanka Air Force.

The Chief of the Air Staff 🇮🇳 was ceremonially recieved with a Guard of Honour at SLAF headquarters 🇱🇰 prior to formal meetings on 19 May 26 and prior to his Call On with Commander of SLAF. He also called on the Deputy Minister of Defence Maj Gen Aruna Jayasekara (Retd) and the Secretary Defence AVM Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd). ACM A P Singh paid his respects to the IPKF martyrs by laying a wreath at the monument in Bataramulla. @LkDefence @airforcelk @IAF_MCC @MEAIndia @IndianDiplomacy

#IndianAirForce extends heartiest congratulations to Gp Capt K K Venugopal (retd) on becoming the first Indian test pilot to be elected as a Fellow of the Society of Experimental Test Pilots. A proud moment for India’s aerospace and flight testing fraternity. #HAL #TestPilot #FlightTesting #Aerospace #Aviation #MakeInIndia #AtmanirbharBharat #IndianAerospace @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD @HQ_IDS_India @adgpi @indiannavy @CareerinIAF @HALHQBLR

Indian Air Force organised the Annual Provost Conference 2026 on 18–19 May 2026. Chaired by the Air Officer-in-Charge Administration, the conference brought together senior Provost, Security and Training leadership of the IAF to deliberate on discipline, security, training and operational preparedness, reaffirming the Service’s unwavering commitment to professionalism, vigilance and mission readiness. #IndianAirForce #ProvostConference #MilitaryLeadership #Discipline #Security #Training #NationFirst @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD @HQ_IDS_India @adgpi @indiannavy

Excellence takes flight. Sqn Ldr Saanya achieved a historic first by becoming the first woman officer to earn the coveted Cat-A Qualified Flying Instructor (QFI) qualification. Her achievement embodies dedication and relentless pursuit of excellence. A proud milestone for the IAF and an inspiration for aspiring aviators across the nation. #IndianAirForce #IAF #WomenInAviation #BreakingBarriers #AviationPride #InspiringGenerations @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD @HQ_IDS_India @adgpi @indiannavy @CareerinIAF

Deputy Chief of the Air Staff visited the final assembly line of the C-295 at Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL), Vadodara, where the first C-295 under the Make in India initiative is getting ready for its first flight. The program, executed in partnership between TASL and Airbus, represents a major advancement in indigenous aerospace manufacturing and is a significant step towards Atmanirbhar Bharat. #IndianAirForce #C295 #AtmanirbharBharat #MakeInIndia #TASL #Airbus @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD @HQ_IDS_India @adgpi @indiannavy @CareerinIAF

#Remembering Field Marshal KM Cariappa, the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army. On his Death Anniversary, the Indian Air Force pays tribute to one of India’s finest military leaders whose vision, leadership and devotion to the Nation continues to inspire the Armed Forces. #FieldMarshalCariappa #KMCariappa #IndianAirForce #MilitaryLeadership #LegacyOfValour @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD @HQ_IDS_India @adgpi @indiannavy @CareerinIAF

The occasion was celebrated by a joint team of IAF and Air Force Association. AVM Kaushik Chatterjee, ACAS Medical along with Air Cmde Gupta represented the IAF, while the Air Force Association was represented by Air Marshal Jagjeet Singh, Hony Flt Lt NK Chhabbra, Cpl Dhall and Cpl Sanjeet Singh Baghel, who conveyed sincere compliments to the senior Veteran and his family members.

#IAF conveys heartiest birthday wishes to Air Commodore Malik Singh Khera, a military legend & IAF veteran who turned 106 on 12 May 2026. The distinguished centenarian completed MBBS from King Edward Medical College, Lahore in 1944, and played a vital role in developing the Indian Air Force's medical services. A specialist in Aviation Medicine, he served at numerous air bases which included Ambala, Allahabad, Jalahalli, Delhi, and was also the Commanding Officer of Military Hospital Namkum, Ranchi. #IndianAirForce #Veteran #IAFVeteran #AviationMedicine #TouchTheSkyWithGlory @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD @HQ_IDS_India @adgpi @indiannavy @CareerinIAF

The 12th Air Staff Talks between the #IndianAirForce and #RoyalAustralianAirForce were recently conducted at Canberra. The discussions focused on enhancing operational synergy, interoperability, joint exercises, Air-to-Air Refuelling Agreement, training and future aerospace collaboration. Both Air Forces reaffirmed their commitment towards strengthening regional stability and fostering a future-ready Indo-Pacific partnership. #Defencecooperation @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD @HQ_IDS_India @adgpi @indiannavy @CareerinIAF @AusAirForce

The Indian Air Force congratulates Maj Gen Lissamma PV on being honoured with the prestigious National Florence Nightingale Award by the Hon’ble President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu Her distinguished service, leadership and dedication to military healthcare continue to inspire generations in uniform. #IndianAirForce #NariShakti #TouchTheSkyWithGlory @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD @HQ_IDS_India @adgpi @indiannavy @CareerinIAF