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BEL Receives Rs 2,210 Crore Order for Electronic Warfare Suite from Indian Air Force

Bengaluru: Navratna DPSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) has signed a contract with the Ministry of Defence valued at Rs 2,210 crore (excluding taxes) for supply of EW Suite for Mi 17 V5 Helicopters of Indian...

Delays Impacting Indian Air Force’s Modernisation Plan

New Delhi: The Indian Air Force (IAF) is undergoing significant modernisation efforts to enhance its capabilities, particularly in the development and acquisition of fifth-generation fighter jets. This modernisation is crucial due to the ageing...

IAF Chief Raises Alarm Over Escalating Militarisation by China, Pakistan, Warns of Falling Behind if Delays in Indigenous Programmes Persist

New Delhi: Speaking at the 21st Subroto Mukherjee Seminar in New Delhi on January 7, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh expressed concerns regarding the escalating militarisation by neighbouring countries China and Pakistan and India’s...

IAF Faces Critical Challenges of Combat Pilot Shortages, Outdated Training Infrastructure: CAG

New Delhi: The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) has found that the Indian Air Force (IAF) faces critical challenges of pilot shortages and outdated training infrastructure. This performance audit, covering the years...

Aircraft Refueling: Indian Air Force Implements Innovative Virtual Reality-Based System, Aims to Train Agniveers

New Delhi: The Indian Air Force (IAF) has recently implemented an innovative virtual reality (VR) training system designed to enhance the skills of its personnel in aircraft refueling operations. Developed in collaboration with Chitkara...

Adopt Data-Driven, Integrated Warfare and Unique Indian Model Approach: CDS Gen Chauhan

New Delhi: General Anil Chauhan, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) of India, recently emphasised the necessity for the Indian Armed Forces to adopt a data-driven and integrated warfare approach. Speaking at the International...

Air Force Commanders’ Conference: Defence Minister Expresses Confidence in IAF’s Ability to Adapt to Evolving Challenges

New Delhi: Commending the Indian Air Force for its dedication and professionalism in safeguarding the nation’s sovereignty, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed confidence in the IAF’s ability to adapt to evolving challenges. He  exhorted Commanders...

Tri-Service Exercise ‘Poorvi Prahar’: Enhancing Joint Operations Readiness and Combat Effectiveness

New Delhi: High-intensity tri-services exercise, Exercise Poorvi Prahar is being conducted by the Indian Army from November 10 to 18, 2024 in the forward areas of Arunachal Pradesh, a press release said on November...

IAF Inaugurates C-295 Full-Motion Simulator in Agra, Set to Transform Pilot Preparation

New Delhi: In a step forward for advanced pilot training, the Indian Air Force (IAF) inaugurated a C-295 full-motion simulator (FMS) at the Air Force Station, Agra. The simulator, unveiled by Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit,...

IAF’s Sarang Helicopter Display Team Departs to Participate in Bahrain International Air Show 2024

New Delhi: The Sarang Helicopter Display Team of the Indian Air Force left Sulur Airbase, Tamil Nadu, to participate in the Bahrain International Air Show 2024, which will take place at Sakhir Airbase starting...

IAF Capable to Take On Any Adversary: Air Chief AP Singh

New Delhi. Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh on Friday (October 4) said that China is rapidly building infrastructure along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), especially in the...

Bolstering India’s Security: Centre to Build New Strategic Airbase in Gujarat

New Delhi: To further strengthen the country’s defence mechanism, the Centre is all set to build a new airbase in Gujarat’s Banaskantha district. The new airbase has been named Deesa Airfield. Once comes into...

Indian Air Force to Boost Helicopter Capabilities with Indigenous Night Vision Goggles

New Delhi: With the induction of advanced Night Vision Goggles (NVGs) for helicopter pilots, the Indian Air Force (IAF) is increasingly turning to indigenous technologies to enhance its operational capabilities and improve its night-time...
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