Indian Air Force

DGCA allows Indian airlines to ferry medical equipments and essentials amid coronavirus pandemic

The DGCA has allowed the airlines to carry cargo with the passenger cabins and on seats, apart from the aircraft belly.

Apr 2, 2020

IAF ramps up fight against Coronavirus, deploys transport aircraft to ferry medical equipment

Notably, ever since the outbreak of Covid-19 in the country, the tri-services have been playing a critical role containing the spread of this deadly virus.

Mar 29, 2020

IAF to evacuate Indians stranded in Iran

IAF to evacuate Indians stranded in coronavirus-hit Iran

An Indian Air Force plane takes off for Tehran to bring back Indians stranded in coronavirus-hit Iran

Mar 9, 2020

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates HAL's Light Combat Helicopter Production Hangar

The Indian Multi-Role Helicopter is aimed at replacing the existing medium-lift helicopters such as Mi17's, Kamovs and Seakings which will be phased out in the coming 10-12 years.

Feb 28, 2020

Disability Pension shocker: Babus kept political leadership in dark over withdrawal of tax benefits to veterans

The decision has been strongly condemned by the veteran community requesting a direct intervention from Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

Feb 24, 2020

Indian Air Force may rejig rules to stop senior pilots from premature separation

The Indian Air Force is already facing a shortage of around 500 officers against the sanctioned strength, the high rate of premature retirement has added to the forces' problems.

Feb 24, 2020

Sukhoi-30 fighter aircraft of Indian Airforce

Here's why Thanjavur is chosen as IAF's first Sukhoi base in South India

The Sukhois in Thanjavur will be loaded with the BrahMos missile, which has a range of around 300 kilometers.

Jan 21, 2020

Chief of Defence Staff, General Bipin Rawat

To secure skies, CDS General Rawat seeks proposal on Air Defence Command

General Rawat also asked the branch heads of the Air force, Army, Navy, and Coast guard to submit recommendations for inter-service synergy and jointness

Jan 3, 2020

CDS General Bipin Rawat directs officials to prepare Air Defence Command plan by June 30

After taking charge as the first CDS, General Rawat had held a meeting with important functionaries of the Integrated Defence Staff.

Jan 3, 2020

Adieus Bahadur: MiG-27 roared through the skies for last time, IAF squadrons' strength comes down to 28

MiG-27 of the Indian Airforce played a critical role in destroying the well-built bunkers of the Pakistani intruders in Kargil war, 1999.

Dec 27, 2019

'Bahadur' MiG-27 roars through the skies for the last time before decommission

The fighter aircraft took to the skies one last time at the Jodhpur airbase where the only IAF squadron that operates the MiG 27 is based.

Dec 27, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi meeting Army Chief General Bipin Rawat, Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh and Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa at Red Fort in Delhi.

Cabinet committee on Security gives green signal to creation of Chief of Defence Staff

India was the only large democracy which did not have a CDS. All the permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has a single-point military advisor.

Dec 24, 2019

Indian Army to get first squadron of attack helicopters with six Apache AH-64E

The Indian Army is working on a 10-year modernization plan for its Aviation Corps to induct around 350 helicopters.

Dec 22, 2019

Rajnath Singh flies IAF Light Combat Aircraft Tejas

Lengthy negotiations bear fruit: Cost of Tejas LCA comes down by Rs 10,000 crore

Negotiations were halted in the past due to exorbitant price quoted by the HAL, which the IAF had argued was more than the price of a Su-30MKI.

Dec 18, 2019

US Navy sailor shoots 3, takes own life at Pearl Harbor; IAF chief present at base

Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam said on Twitter that the three injured victims were all civilians. IAF chief RKS Bhadauria and other delegates were safe.

Dec 5, 2019

Here's why India celebrates Navy Day on 4th December

Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral Karambir Singh & vice Chiefs of the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force paid homage at the National War Memorial in Delhi on the occasion of Navy Day.

Dec 4, 2019

Will diplomatic tensions between India-Malaysia affect HAL's offer to sell Tejas jet?

Besides Tejas, the other contenders participating in the process include China-Pakistan's JF-17, South Korea's T-50 Golden Eagle, Russian YAK-130 and the BAE Systems' armed Hawk.

Nov 19, 2019

Russia says India delaying signing helicopters deal: Executive

India and Russia signed a deal in 2015 under Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Make in India' programme.

Nov 17, 2019

From missile systems to SPS: PM Modi's new aircraft Boeing 777 to be operated by IAF pilots

Four to six pilots have already been trained by the Air India for the operation.

Oct 10, 2019

IAF and HAL finally sort out pricing issues of Light combat aircraft

It is to be noted that it's been more than a year since the two parties are negotiating over the price of LCA-Mk1A aircraft.

Sep 5, 2019

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