Air Force Y Group Explained in Detail: IAF

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While applying to join the Indian Air Force as an Airmen, a lot of aspirants get confused when they hear the term Group X and Group Y. This leads to many aspirants applying to the wrong branch or not applying for a trade they wanted to be in. Group X and Y are completely different … Read more

Various Ways to Join Garud Special Forces of Indian Air Force

Garud is an Elite Special Forces Unit of the Indian Air Force. The Unit was Raised in 2003 and is the Youngest Special Forces Unit in India. Despite being Youngest Special Forces Unit, it is a force not to reckon with. Every commando is Para Jump Qualified and are also trained in basic combat diving … Read more

Meet the Deadly Galatz Sniper Rifle used by Para SF, MARCOS and Garuds

Para Commando

The Galil Sniper – or “Galatz” was developed for an accurate, long-range version of its Galil platform. The 5.56x45mm NATO chambering of the original Galil was changed in favour of the larger and heavier 7.62x51mm NATO cartridge which offered better performance at longer ranges. The Galatz is a self-loading rifle employing the same action as the … Read more

What is it like to be part of Indian Special Forces (PARA, MARCOS, Garud)?

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Being in Special Forces is an adventure of a lifetime. It means you are better than most of the men your age who are walking the world. Special Forces soldiers are grouped for unconventional warfare, the only unit in the military specifically designed to fight the type of counter-insurgency operations that is the need of … Read more

Combat Uniform worn by Indian Special Forces & Commandos

Uniform of Para Commando

Before we discuss combat uniform worn by Indian SF, let us discuss a bit about Special Forces or popularly known as commandos. Special Forces may sound cool but in reality, they are an elite breed of crazy men who just want to do things right. If they are given a task, they damn sure will … Read more

Badges worn in Indian Air Force by Aircrew and Ground Staff

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Aircrew badges commonly known as WINGS  are worn by Indian Air Force’s Officers and Airmen crew on their uniforms is the symbol of Qualification to the personnel who serves as a crew member on board Aircraft. They are the symbol of their expertise in that particular field.Normally the aircrew badges are worn on the left … Read more

Indian Air Force To Double Garud Commando Force Units

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has decided to double the number of commandos and induct 50 plus units consisting of 40 men each in the force. The Indian Air Force will also provide new weapons and sensors for additional training. This decision by the IAF comes in the wake of several terror attacks on Army … Read more

Ground Threat for Indian Air Force Stations

The states of Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh have a num ber of strategically important and operational Indian Air Force (IAF) airfields but construction activities around many of them have reached close to their boundary walls. Unmindful of the threat to such vital defence installations, a number of people have even been fighting legal battles to … Read more

Army carries out Heliborne exercise with latest helicopters in Rajasthan deserts

In a significant show of strength and joint manship, troops of strike formation of Indian Army carried out a two days long Special Heliborne exercise in the deserts of Rajasthan. According to an Army press release, the release said that the exercise was aimed at fine tuning operational and logistics aspects of Heliborne operations. A … Read more

Weapons used by Garud Commandos of Indian Air Force

The Garud Commando Force is the Special Forces Unit of the Indian Air Force. It was formed in September 2004 and has a current strength of approximately 1080 personnel. Garud is tasked with the protection of critical Air Force bases and installations; search and rescue during peace and hostilities, Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) and disaster relief … Read more

Indian Air Force Launches a New Video “A Cut Above” Encouraging Youths to Join IAF

To mark the occasion of its 84th anniversary, Indian Air Force, has launched a campaign, ‘A Cut Above’ that tries to bring forth the glory and bravado associated in the life of the Indian Air Force. The ad has been conceptualized and executed by Grey Group India. “The Indian Air Force is not an average … Read more

35 soldiers killed, over 1,740 injured in attacks on Indian Army in 2016

Termed as the deadliest attack on the Indian Army since the Kaluchak tragedy in 2002, the attack at a battalion headquarters of the Army in north Kashmir’s Uri town on Sunday killed 17 jawans and injured 19 other personnel. According to recent reports by ANI, another Sepoy K Vikas Janardhan succumbed to his injuries at the … Read more

Join Special Forces of India and become a Commando

Indian armed forces are known for their active services and accurate way of handling all situation, whether it be a national or international matter. From war times to the disaster scenario, armed forces always stood ahead. All the three services of armed forces, Army, Air Force and Navy have their special forces to tackle any … Read more