Sqn Ldr Varlin Panwar (Retd)

Proud Veteran (Indian Air Force), Defence Analyst, Film Consultant.

[DISHA by Indian Air Force @CareerinIAF]

Write one line that captures the essence of the IAF in 10 words or less.
The winning quote goes up on a DISHA hoarding.
Deadline: 05 June, 2026
DISHA team's decision shall be final and binding.
#MyIAFQuote
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[Sqn Ldr Varlin Panwar (Retd) @VarlinPanwar]

@CareerinIAF @IAF_MCC @CAC_CPRO @hqwaciaf @EAC_IAF @SWAC_IAF @MC_IAF @tracomiaf Where Eagles Dare, We Fly. Guarding Horizons, Eternally Vigilant.

Jai Hind 🇮🇳

[PIB India @PIB_India]

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is pleased to announce the introduction of a scheme for induction into the Technical Branch (Officers Cadre), allowing eligible candidates to apply based on their Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering (GATE) scores.

Under this new initiative, candidates possessing a valid GATE score will be eligible for direct shortlisting for testing at the Air Force Selection Boards (AFSBs). Selection will be based on merit, effectively exempting these candidates from the preliminary written examination, such as the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT). The GATE Score scheme will be applicable exclusively for induction into the Technical Branch. The AFCAT will continue to serve as the standard admission test for induction into all branches of the IAF, including the Technical Branch.

Read here: https://t.co/RKp1dirnTN

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[DISHA by Indian Air Force @CareerinIAF]

Hello Aspirants!
To know more about AFCAT 02/2026 eligibility criteria and branch-wise requirements, check the official notification.

#AFCAT #IndianAirForce #DISHA
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[DISHA by Indian Air Force @CareerinIAF]

Applications for AFCAT 02/2026 are now open until 19 June 2026.

Register now at https://t.co/HSJMfpAiUo before the application window closes.

#AFCAT #IndianAirForce #DISHA #CareerInIAF
@IAF_MCC @CAC_CPRO @hqwaciaf @EAC_IAF @SWAC_IAF @MC_IAF @tracomiaf

[DISHA by Indian Air Force @CareerinIAF]

The Chinook represents strength, versatility, and reliability within the Indian Air Force.

#DISHA #Aircraft #Chinook #IndianAirForce #Helicopter
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[Angad Singh @zone5aviation]

The tragicomic reality of Indian state-owned companies.

Everyone knows competition will kill them, but the brass doesn’t have the power to reform and the govt doesn’t have the incentive to. So we will let them wither.

[Sqn Ldr Varlin Panwar (Retd) @VarlinPanwar]

@AnchitGupta9 An amazing read Mr Anchit.

[Shubhanshu Shukla @gagan_shux]

Microgravity is liberating in the truest sense. Gravity hasn’t vanished in orbit, it is what keeps the spacecraft around Earth, but because everything is falling together, you experience weightlessness. And without the constant pull of “up” and “down,” movement becomes an entirely different skill.

On Earth, we move by pushing against the ground. In space, every motion requires you to push or pull against a surface to generate force and torque. In the absence of that contact no force can be generated and you have no control over your motion.

You see a glimpse of that here. I start turning, but without anything to hold, I have no control. I want to stop but I can’t. In microgravity, Newton is always in charge.

That is also why astronauts on spacewalks always remain tethered to the station, with backup tethers for safety. In space, even a small gap can become impossible to close if you have nothing to push against.

#shux #space #shubhanshushukla #india #axiom4

[Sqn Ldr Varlin Panwar (Retd) @VarlinPanwar]

For a second I thought it was the @CareerinIAF advertisement for Join the Indian Air Force, a marketing gimmick with the director Mr Rohit Shetty.
Although that looks more like the @adgpi ALH WSI there.

A brand advertisement of a tobacco product doesn't look good when it misappropriates the Armed Forces.
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[Indian Air Force @IAF_MCC]

All personnel of the Indian Air Force congratulate Lieutenant General NS Raja Subramani PVSM, AVSM, SM, VSM (Retd) on being announced as the next Chief of Defence Staff and Secretary DMA.

He will assume office after Gen Anil Chauhan completes his tenure.

@DefenceMinIndia
@SpokespersonMoD
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@adgpi
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[Indian Air Force @IAF_MCC]

#OperationSindoor

अटल संकल्प और निर्णायक कार्रवाई के साथ — ऑपरेशन सिंदूर राष्ट्र की स्मृतियों में सदैव अंकित रहेगा।

भारत याद रखता है।
भारत जवाब देता है।

#operation #Sindoor #operationsindoor #IAF

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@rajnathsingh
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@adgpi
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[Indian Air Force @IAF_MCC]

Operation Sindoor
Justice served.
Precise in action, eternal in memory—Operation Sindoor continues.
India forgets nothing-India forgives nothing.

#operation #Sindoor #operationsindoor #IAF

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[HQ IDS @HQ_IDS_India]

Symbol of national resolve #OpSindoor

JAI HIND

#OpSindoor
#indianarmedforces
#NationalSecurity

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[Sqn Ldr Varlin Panwar (Retd) @VarlinPanwar]

@IAF_MCC @PMOIndia @rajnathsingh @DefenceMinIndia @SpokespersonMoD @HQ_IDS_India @adgpi Jai Hind. Jai Bharat.

[DISHA by Indian Air Force @CareerinIAF]

The motto of the Indian Air Force, “नभ:स्पृशंस्पृ शं दी प्तम”, reflects its aspiration to touch the sky with glory and strength.

#DISHA #IAF #TouchtheSkyWithGlory
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[Indian Air Force @IAF_MCC]

Air Mshl Nagesh Kapoor, Vice Chief of the Air Staff visited a frontline operational air base in the Western sector today. During his visit, the VCAS flew a sortie on the Rafale and also interacted with the key functionaries of the station.

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@CareerinIAF
@IndiannavyMedia

[DISHA by Indian Air Force @CareerinIAF]

The Flying Branch is the tip of the spear. Trained on some of the world’s most advanced aircraft, IAF pilots overcome weather, terrain, and threat to accomplish every mission.

#JoinIAF #IndianAirForce #Flying
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[IN @IndiannavyMedia]

⚓️ भारत की रक्षा हमारा धर्म…

#IndianNavy – Waves of Power

#OperationSindoor wasn’t a response—it was a statement. 🇮🇳

🎵 Music Credits : Aritra.XI-SS

#OpSindoorAnniversary

[Indian Air Force @IAF_MCC]

General Kevin B. Schneider, Commander PACAF & Air Component Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, called on Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, CAS, Indian Air Force, during his official visit to India.
He laid a wreath at the National War Memorial, was accorded a ceremonial Guard of Honour, and interacted with senior leadership of the Indian Air Force.

#IAF #PACAF #DefenceCooperation

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