On This Day, June 5: D-Day, Operation Blue Star, RFK assassination, AIDS epidemic, Marshall Plan and other key eventsOn This Day, June 5, history witnessed several defining moments across war, politics and social change. The date is associated with the D-D...
04 Jun, 2026, 10.33 PM IST
UK to host first official visit of CDS Gen Anil Chauhan, focus on defence cooperationIndia's Chief of Defence Staff, General Anil Chauhan, is on a three-day visit to the UK, marking the first official visit of its kind. Disc...
20 Apr, 2026, 10.47 AM IST
India, UK discuss enhancing defence cooperation and interoperability: Indian NavyIn a post on X, the Navy's official spokesperson said the interaction took place on Wednesday and focused on strengthening collaboration ac...
26 Mar, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
UK Air Chief Marshal Smyth hails move for IAF to train Royal Air Force pilotsIndian Air Force pilots will soon train Royal Air Force pilots in the UK. This collaboration strengthens defence ties between India and Bri...
23 Mar, 2026, 05.51 PM IST
IAF to train UK's Royal Air Force pilotsThe Indian Air Force will train pilots of the UK's Royal Air Force. This marks a significant first. Three Indian Qualified Flight Instructo...
12 Feb, 2026, 11.01 PM IST
UK fighter jets begin NATO air defence mission over PolandBritish fighter jets have commenced NATO air defence sorties over Poland following a recent Russian drone incursion, reinforcing the allian...
21 Sep, 2025, 06.49 AM IST
1947 Partition: Division of British Indian Army saw challenges, emotional moments for troopsThe 1947 Partition led to the division of the British Indian Army between India and Pakistan, overseen by Field Marshal Sir Claude Auchinle...
15 Aug, 2025, 09.34 AM IST
Promoted after defeat: Why Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir was promoted to Field Marshal despite losing to India, and what it meansPakistan elevated General Asim Munir to Field Marshal. This is a rare five-star rank. It is only the second time in Pakistan's history. The...
21 May, 2025, 10.14 AM IST
Lost WWII bomber shot down by Nazis found off Greek coast after 8 decadesA World War II bomber shot down by Nazi fighters in December 1943 has finally been discovered 82 years later, submerged 61 metres beneath t...
07 Apr, 2025, 01.11 PM IST
Tarang Shakti: Rafale and Eurofighter Typhoon in action as India hosts its first-ever multinational air drillTarang Shakti, India's first-ever multinational air combat exercise, started at Sulur, Tamil Nadu. Featuring advanced aircraft such as Indi...
07 Aug, 2024, 03.58 PM IST
Houthi strike damages cargo shipThe Houthis identified the vessel as the Star Iris. The group's military spokesman, Yahya Saree, said in a televised statement the ship was...
12 Feb, 2024, 11.33 PM IST
Army Day parade underway, first-time woman Parade Adjutant to lead all-men contingentsThe Army showcased its military might and some of its state-of-the-art assets at the majestic Army Day parade on Wednesday. Army Chief Gen ...
15 Jan, 2020, 11.24 AM IST
Arjan Singh, Marshal of Indian Air Force, passes awayArjan Singh was the only officer of the Indian Air Force to be given a distinction equal to that of a Field Marshal.
14 Jul, 2018, 12.48 PM IST
How ‘Spitfire’ Singh built the first made-in-India planes to fight Japanese in World War IIFrom being a Hawai Sepoy to retiring as an air vice marshal, IAF engineer Harjinder's fascinating life story is the stuff of film scripts.
12 Jul, 2018, 07.52 PM IST
India has no territorial ambitions, neighbourhood situation delicate: IAF Chief Arup RahaStating that there should be striking capability deep into the enemy's heartland, Raha added it can be provided through air forces of the c...
29 Nov, 2014, 08.24 PM IST
- Man who led Pakistan Air Force in 1965 war with India is dead
The former Pakistan Air Force chief who led his forces during the 1965 war with India has died after a long illness at the age of 88.
16 Dec, 2011, 05.31 PM IST
- Fourth India-UK Defence Industry Symposium to begin on Friday
The fourth India-UK Defence Industry Symposium will begin here today to promote co-operation between Indian and UK defence production compa...
15 Feb, 2008, 09.35 AM IST