Air Marshal PV Shivanand takes over as chief of South Western Air Command

Jul 01, 2026

The Air Marshal has a cumulative flying experience of over 2800 hours on MiG-21 and the IL-76 AWACS.

DRDO's Netra Airborne Early Warning and Control to get final Op clearance on June 25

Jun 12, 2026

India currently operates Netra AEW&C systems along with IL-76-based Phalcon Airborne Warning and Control Systems (AWACS). The Phalcon system, mounted on IL-76 aircraft with...

G-20 summit: IAF AWACS, fighter jets, air defence missiles to be on high alert to protect Delhi air space

Aug 30, 2023

In view of the G-20 summit to be held in the next couple of weeks, the Indian Air Force would be keeping its airborne...

IAF soars high on 76th Republic Day with dazzling air display

Jan 26, 2025

Precision at tremendous speeds is on display today. Three MiG-29 aircraft in 'Baaz Formation' flypast in 'Vic' formation along with IAF Marching Contingent on...