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Former Air Chief Critical of UPA and Asks What if Abhinandan Had Flown Rafale in Balakot

Admin - December 16, 2019

Chandigarh: Criticising previous Government's handling of defence procurement, former Indian Air Force (IAF) chief, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa asked “what would have happened if Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman had flown a Rafale instead...

PM Interacts with IAF Personnel, Says Nation Proud of Them

Admin - December 15, 2019

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on December 14 said the nation was proud of the Indian Air Force at an interaction with the service personnel in Kanpur. He shared a group photograph with them...

Ode to Former IAF Chief, Rafale Jets to Have Tail Numbers with BS Initials

Admin - December 9, 2019

New Delhi: As a mark of recognition to former Chief of Air Chief (CAS) Air Chief Marshal (Retd) BS Dhanoa who had firmly supported the Rafale deal, the Indian Air Force has decided to...

IAF Finalising Purchase of 114 Fighter Aircraft

Admin - December 8, 2019

New Delhi: The Indian Air Force (IAF) is in the process of purchasing 114 fighter aircraft with the SQRs (Services Qualitative Requirements) being finalised. “Now that the SQRs for the fighter aircraft are getting finalised,...

Nation Proud of Indian Air Force: Defence Minister at Air Force Commanders Conference

Admin - November 25, 2019

New Delhi: “The nation is proud of the Indian Air Force and its professionalism,” said Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurating the two-day second bi-annual IAF Commanders’ Conference in New Delhi November 25. Singh, who was...

IAF Handed Over 3 Rafale Fighter Aircraft, says MoS Defence

Admin - November 21, 2019

New Delhi: Indian Air Force (IAF) has been handed over three Rafale fighter aircraft till date which were being used for training of IAF pilots and technicians in France, Lok Sabha was told. Defence Minister...

IAF to Soon Have 2,000 Aircraft, Says Senior Officer

Admin - November 16, 2019

New Delhi: The aircraft strength of the Indian Air Force (IAF) will soon touch 2,000 from the present 1,400 thus opening up more opportunities for the MSME sector in repair and overhaul, a senior...

Footballer Bhaichung Bhutia Joins Diamond Jubilee Celebrations of EAC

Admin - November 16, 2019

New Delhi: Renowned Indian footballer Bhaichung Bhutia joined in the diamond jubilee celebrations of Eastern Air Command (EAC) in Shillong on November 16 wherein a Bara Khana (community lunch) was part of the function...

IAF to Sign Contract for 114 Fighter Aircraft

Admin - November 14, 2019

New Delhi: With a view to increasing its strength, Indian Air Force (IAF) is expected to sign a contract for 114 fighter aircraft to meet its urgent requirement as well as induct 83 indigenous...

Air Chief Flies HTT 40; Appreciates HAL’s Design Efforts

Admin - November 14, 2019

Bengaluru: Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria on November 14 undertook his maiden flight in the HAL designed and developed Basic Trainer Aircraft HTT 40 in Bangalore. During the sortie...

Indian Air Force Chief to Fly HAL’s HTT-40 Next Week

Admin - November 10, 2019

New Delhi: In his maiden three-day visit to Bangalore as Chief of Air Staff (CAS) from November 13, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria will be flying Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s (HAL's) HTT-40 (Basic Trainer Aircraft),...

Air Marshal Amit Dev takes charge as Air Officer in charge Personnel at Air Headquarters

Admin - November 1, 2019

New Delhi. Air Marshal Amit Dev November One took charge as Air Officer In Charge Personnel, Air Headquarters. The Air Marshal graduated from National Defence Academy in December 1981 and was commissioned in the...

Kargil War Hero Air Marshal Raghunath Nambiar Retires

Admin - October 31, 2019

New Delhi: Air Marshal Raghunath Nambiar, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Air Command, Indian Air Force hung his uniform on October 31 after an illustrious career spanning over 38 years. The Air Marshal has been an...