Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Archives

Air Chief Reviews LCA Programme, LCA Mk 1A Could to be Inducted Early Next Year

Admin - August 23, 2023

New Delhi: The Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari August 22 reviewed the status of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) programme in Air Headquarters. Also in attendance were senior functionaries...

Reformed, Efficient Operational Logistics Key Towards Preparedness for Intense, Small Duration Operations, says IAF Chief VR Chaudhari

Admin - April 29, 2022

New Delhi: Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari addressing a seminar April 28 said, “The current geopolitical situation necessitates the Indian Air Force to prepare for “intense and small duration” operations...

IAF Holds National Level Logistics Seminar ‘LOGISEM VAYU – 2022’

Admin - April 28, 2022

New Delhi: Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari emphasized on the need for exploiting advancements in digital technologies, which would aid in sustaining logistics stamina in support of operations. Delivering the keynote...

Defence Minister Addresses Concluding Session of Naval Commanders Conference

Admin - April 28, 2022

New Delhi: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commended the sea warriors for their professionalism and dedication with which they continue to perform the duty of safeguarding the Maritime interests of the nation and for maintaining...

Defence Minister Inaugurates IAF Senior Commanders Conference, Launches Mehar Baba Competition- II

Admin - April 7, 2022

New Delhi: Covering the entire gamut of challenges facing the nation along its Northern and Western borders, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh expressed his satisfaction in the way Indian Armed Forces have been able to...

Balakot Airstrikes was a Strong Message to Adversary on Cross-border Terrorism, says Defence Minister

Admin - February 28, 2020

New Delhi: The surgical strike of 2016 and Balakot airstrikes of 2019 were not just military strikes but a strong message to the adversary that terror infrastructure across the border cannot be used as...

AMCA: IAF Likely to Insist on Indigenous Engine Development Clause

Admin - January 9, 2020

New Delhi: With the government keen on pursuing “Make in India” in the defence sector, the Indian air force is likely to insist on a clause for development of an indigenous aero engine when...

IAF Chief Formally Inducts FIS Dornier Aircraft

Admin - December 31, 2019

New Delhi: Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria formally inducted the Flight Information System (FIS) Dornier aircraft into No 41 Squadron, the ‘Otters’, at a ceremony held at Air Force...

Air Chief to Begin Five Day Visit to Egypt

Admin - December 23, 2019

New Delhi: Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria will begin five-day goodwill visit to Egypt from December 24. He will visit various operational and training establishments of the Egyptian Air Force...

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...

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...

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),...