Indian Air Force

Centre allows highways to be used as landing strip

Landing wheels hit the road: Defence ministry greenlights aircraft for highway landings

The ministry of roads and highways has proposed to use 22 stretches for takeoffs and landings of commercial flights. Talks are on with the Directorate of Civil Aviation about the same.

Jul 3, 2017

An Indian army soldier keeps guard from a bunker near the border with Pakistan

No takers for 'Made in India' assault rifles in Indian Army

Key stakeholders from Indian Army, Indian Air Force, Indian Navy and Defence Ministry will now meet on Friday to highlight the precise specifications of assault rifles that the forces need.

Jun 22, 2017

IAF does not have enough fighter jets, says Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa [VIDEO]

Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa has said there are not enough fighter squadrons in the Indian Air Force (IAF) which could be a challenge when it comes to "dominat[ing] a two-front conflict". He said the lack of fighter jets in the IAF "is akin to a cricket team playing with seven players instead of 11."

Jun 19, 2017

Black box of Sukhoi-30, IAF aircraft that went missing in Assam, recovered

The black box of the Indian Air Force's (IAF) Sukhoi-30 aircraft that went missing near the India-China border in Assam on May 23 was recovered from the crash site by a ground search and rescue party on Sunday.

May 28, 2017

Wreckage of missing IAF Sukhoi-30 found in Assam

The aircraft had gone missing while it was on a routine training mission. It went off the radar 60 km north of the IAF headquarters in the Tezpur district of Assam.

May 26, 2017

Two DRG personnel injured in Naxal encounter in Chhattisgarh; airlifted by IAF

The CRPF along with the Jharkhand police in a joint operation busted a Naxal ammunition dump in the forest area of Lohardanga in Jharkhand on May 13 and recovered 5100 detonators.

May 14, 2017

Wildfires in Mount Abu: Indian Air Force comes to the rescue, pours 2.6 lakh litres of water to control flames

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has poured over 2.6 lakh litres of water in over 90 sorties to control a massive wildfire that broke out in Mount Abu in Rajasthan on Friday morning.

Apr 16, 2017

IAF flew 33 sorties with 604 tonnes of currency notes after Narendra Modi announced demonetisation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced his decision to demonetise the old currency notes of Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 on November 8 last year.

Mar 28, 2017

Terror alert in Pathankot: Air Force Station put on high alert, search operation underway

At least five terrorists and six security personnel were killed in a fierce gun battle that lasted for almost 15 hours at Pathankot Air Force Station in January 2016.

Mar 14, 2017

Aero India: Tata Advanced Systems Ltd bags a deal with Raytheon to co-produce Stinger missile components in India

The announcement has been made at the ongoing Aero India show in Bengaluru.

Feb 17, 2017

Aero India 2017: Israel's Rafael offering weaponisation of Indian Air Force helicopters with Spike family of missiles

India had selected Spike over US' Javelin missile.

Feb 15, 2017

Aero India 2017 updates: IAF gets home-made 'eye in the sky'; receives game-changer Airborne Early Warning and Control System

The AEW&C system, unveiled at Aero India 2017, has been developed and evaluated through collaborative efforts between Defence Research and Development Organization and the IAF.

Feb 14, 2017

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Indian Air Force

Landing wheels hit the road: Defence ministry greenlights aircraft for highway landings

No takers for 'Made in India' assault rifles in Indian Army

IAF does not have enough fighter jets, says Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa [VIDEO]

Black box of Sukhoi-30, IAF aircraft that went missing in Assam, recovered

Wreckage of missing IAF Sukhoi-30 found in Assam

Two DRG personnel injured in Naxal encounter in Chhattisgarh; airlifted by IAF

Wildfires in Mount Abu: Indian Air Force comes to the rescue, pours 2.6 lakh litres of water to control flames

IAF flew 33 sorties with 604 tonnes of currency notes after Narendra Modi announced demonetisation

Terror alert in Pathankot: Air Force Station put on high alert, search operation underway

Aero India: Tata Advanced Systems Ltd bags a deal with Raytheon to co-produce Stinger missile components in India

Aero India 2017: Israel's Rafael offering weaponisation of Indian Air Force helicopters with Spike family of missiles

Aero India 2017 updates: IAF gets home-made 'eye in the sky'; receives game-changer Airborne Early Warning and Control System

HAL's Light Combat Helicopter advancing towards Initial Operational Clearance

Madhya Pradesh ATS team arrests 11 persons on charges of supplying information to Pakistan's ISI

Indian Air Force rejects RTI plea seeking details of Rafale aircraft deal; cites confidentiality

Boeing has received a new contract for 15 more KC-46A aerial tankers

Modi govt committed towards welfare of ex-servicemen, says Subhash Bhamre

AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam: Former IAF chief SP Tyagi gets bail

IAF regulations not only restrict sporting beard but also tilak on forehead, thread on wrist

Evening wrap: Massive earthquake in Papua New Guinea, scandals of TV stars in 2016, Miss World contest winners and more

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Is exhibiting cleavage mandatory? Malaika Arora opts for low neck sleeveless outfit at event in Vrindavan, leaves netizens furious