The Indian Air Force is working to establish an aerospace command to exploit space capabilities, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal SP Tyagi said this week. The Times of India reported that Indian satellites, radars, communications systems, fighter aircraft, and helicopters would be integrated under the command. He did not commit to an exact time frame for setting up the aerospace command.
KC-135 Crashes In Iraq While Supporting Iran Ops
March 12, 2026
A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker supporting Operation Epic Fury against Iran crashed during a refueling incident involving two aircraft over Iraq March 12, U.S. Central Command announced. The aircraft were not shot down, CENTCOM added.