The Indian Air Force has been practicing shooting high-altitude targets mimicking Chinese spy balloons, with a Rafale jet successfully using an air-to-air missile in the eastern sector. This comes after a Chinese balloon flew over the US in early 2023,

The operation took place a few months ago using a Rafale fighter jet under the Eastern Air Command's area of responsibility.

The Indian Air Force demonstrated its ability to shoot down high-altitude spy balloons by successfully targeting a similar object over the Eastern Air Command's territory using a Rafale fighter jet. The operation occurred at over 55,

The October 6 air show, held to commemorate the IAF’s 92nd anniversary, was the first such event in Chennai in over two decades. But both organisers and authorities appeared woefully underprepared for the turnout.

Over 13 lakh spectators arrived at the venue via train, subway, metro, cars, and buses to watch the show, making it the greatest air show crowd ever recorded.

The IAF’s Air Show 2024 in Chennai at Marina Beach will showcase 72 aircraft, including Rafale and Tejas, on Sunday. With 15 lakh expected attendees, additional police personnel have been deployed to