Indian Air Force

Why is China building 10 airbases near Line of Actual Control with India?

Meanwhile, amid the border impasse in eastern Ladakh, India, and China have advanced many infrastructure projects along the Line of Actual Control, including the construction of roads, bridges, and tunnels. China

Sep 21, 2021

Defence Ministry moots common retirement for tri-services to check increasing salary bills

The DMA, led by Gen. Bipin Rawat, is tasked with ensuring that, even if re-employment occurs, the force gets the most out of the situation by ensuring that officers continue to work at the same rank.

Sep 20, 2021

Indian Army places orders for specialized sights from Bengaluru-based Tonbo Imaging company

The Bengaluru headquartered company has achieved major milestones since its inception. It received a contract from Bharat Dynamics Ltd earlier this year to indigenize new missile seekers for the Indian Army's anti-tank guided missile program.

Sep 18, 2021

Bangladesh Army Chief holds meeting with India's top defence leadership on deepening ties

In an interesting incident, the meeting between Bangladesh Army Chief General SM Shafiuddin Ahmed and Air Chief Marshal Bhadauria the picture of Pakistani Army surrendering to the Indian Army during the 1971 War was seen in the background

Sep 8, 2021

Milestone: 5 women officers promoted to the rank of Colonel in the Army

Earlier, this promotion was given to women officers only in the Army Medical Corps (AMC), Judge Advocate General (JAG) and the Army Education Corps (AEC) as in only these branches there was a provision for permanent commission for women officers.

Aug 24, 2021

Afghan Sikh Member of Parliament rescued from Kabul; thanks India, gets emotional remembering home [details]

He requested that the Indian Air Force also save the rest of the Sikhs trapped in Afghanistan. He told that at present there are about 280 Sikhs trapped in a gurdwara, who are waiting for help.

Aug 22, 2021

MEA safely evacuates 192 Indians out of Afghanistan.

Situation is grim, says Indian envoy after landing at Jamnagar from Kabul

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) successfully carried out a three-day evacuation mission to bring back 192 Indians stranded in what is now the Taliban controlled Afghanistan.

Aug 17, 2021

Taliban forces capture Mi-35 chopper gifted by India; Seize 3 major provincial capitals

Although it's a matter of concern for Indian defence authorities, the Taliban cannot use the chopper without trained pilots

Aug 11, 2021

Modi Govt to tweak British era defence land policy; Says helpful in military modernization [Details]

A non-lapsable fund is expected to be constituted to take care of the modernization needs of the forces which have been a major focus in the last few years.

Jul 20, 2021

Unique tributes to 'Kargil Hero': Army Commander Northern Command pays homage from sky [details]

To commemorate martyr day of Caption Vikram "Bali, his then Commanding Officer and now GOC-in-C, Northern Command adopted this unique method as a mark to respect to the officer.

Jul 7, 2021

Suspected drones drop ordinance near IAF helicopter hangar in Jammu Airport; blast probe on [details]

High-alert in Jammu, NIA team to reach blasts site for investigation.

Jun 27, 2021

Equipment being dispatched to Ladakh in Air Force chopper

Fight Against COVID: IAF on high alert; aircrew ready for operations [Details]

Big as well as medium-sized aircraft are ready to be deployed to cover all terrains across the country in India's fight against COVID.

Apr 28, 2021

Atmanirbhar Bharat: DRDO unveils lightweight bulletproof jacket for defence forces

The technology that makes a significant reduction in the weight of the jacket is critical because it will increase soldier comfort while maintaining survivability

Apr 2, 2021

Disabled officer trainee awaits justice for 9 years, here's what went wrong

There is glaring gap between the disability ex gratia that an officer trainee gets and the disability pension of a civilian officer trainee and jawans

Mar 28, 2021

Indian Army to acquire MILAN-2T Anti-Tank Guided Missiles, Here's why it's deadly

The deal just another addition to the Mod governments' push for 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' in defence sector.

Mar 20, 2021

MiG-21 Bison aircraft crashes during training mission, pilot killed

A MiG-21 Bison aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) met with a fatal accident on Wednesday morning while taking off for a combat training mission at an airbase in central India.

Mar 17, 2021

Balakot Air Strike second anniversary: Nation salutes bravery of IAF; a lookback

The famous 'Balakot Air Strike', the first aerial assault carried out by India in Pakistan after the 1971 Indo-Pak war, completes two years today. The Balakot Air Strike was conducted in response to the deadly Pulwama attack that claimed the lives of 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel.

Feb 26, 2021

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