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Over 800 air shows in 30 years: IAF’s Suryakiran team celebrates 30 years of its precision flying

NEW DELHI: Over 800 air shows in 30 years. As Suryakiran Aerobatic Team (SKAT) commemorated its 30th anniversary on Tuesday at Karnataka’s air force station, Bidar, the Indian Air Force congratulated the country’s “daredevils of the skies” for their “precision, passion and pride”.Celebrating the three decades of the SKAT, IAF in a post on X…

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Sqn Ldr Saanya makes history, becomes IAF’s first woman Cat-A qualified flying instructor

NEW DELHI: In another example of women breaking glass ceiling in the Indian armed forces, Squadron Leader Saanya has made history by becoming the first woman officer to achieve the top category qualified flying instructor position in the Indian Air Force.In a post on X, the IAF said, “Excellence takes flight. Squadron Leader Saanya achieved…

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Watch: Skies above Somnath come alive as IAF’s Suryakiran aerobatic team performs stunning manoeuvres | India News

The IAF’s Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team performed aerial manoeuvres during the Somnath Amrut Mahotsav at the Somnath Temple on Monday.As part of the celebrations, Narendra Modi participated in the Vishesh Maha Puja, followed by the Kumbhabhishek and Dhvajarohan ceremonies, marking the consecration rituals and the hoisting of the temple flag.PM Modi on Monday offered prayers…

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IAF’s Sirsa unit fired Barak-8 last May to shoot down Pak ballistic missile that may have had Delhi as target | India News

NEW DELHI: Had it not been for the quick response of an IAF unit based in Haryana that managed the Barak-8 surface-to-air missile system, a Pakistani ballistic missile, which may have had Delhi as its target, would have inflicted considerable damage at the height of the Indo-Pak conflict in May last year.On the first anniversary…

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KC-390 Millennium: Embraer pitches Nato’s new favourite for IAF’s 80-aircraft deal, eyes India as production hub

Brazilian aerospace major Embraer has pitched its KC-390 Millennium as the “best solution” for the Indian Air Force’s proposed procurement of around 80 medium transport aircraft, with plans to make India its primary production hub for the Asia-Pacific market if it wins the contract. Talking to PTI, Embraer President and CEO Francisco Gomes Neto described…

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Watch: Videos show glimpses from Republic Day Parade flypast — seen from IAF’s perspective | India News

NEW DELHI: The Indian Air Force flypast stole the spotlight at the 77th Republic Day parade, captivating spectators from start to finish. The aerial segment began with a ceremonial flower shower and continued through a series of meticulously coordinated formations showcasing the IAF’s speed, precision and combat readiness. A total of 29 aircraft participated in…

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