Arup Raha

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‘These are the problems of our country. We need to sort that out. Despite having various procedures time taken to complete a deal is too long,’ said former IAF Chief Arup Raha. (Photo: File)

Ex-IAF chief Arup Raha, appeals to parties to not halt procurement process

‘Air warfare is going to be very important,’ he also said, adding to his appeal to parties to sort issues and commence procurement of jets.

16 Jan 2019 6:14 PM

Rafale-like rows lower nation’s esteem: Raha

According to him, the political dogfight over the defence deal has tarnish-ed the country’s image before the world.

15 Sep 2018 12:25 AM

Raha was speaking on the sidelines of the two-day long National Seminar and Exhibition on 'Defence Production: Public Private Partnership - Focus Eastern India' organised by Bharat Chamber of Commerce which got underway on Friday. (Photo: File)

Setting up panel, confidential meet can end Rafale row, suggests ex-IAF chief

On slugfest between Modi-govt and Cong, Raha said: '... such things take place when there is a big ticket deal.'

14 Sep 2018 5:08 PM

‘No party can control Constitution’

Only secular political party which can take India forward: Raha

10 Jun 2018 12:56 AM

General Bipin Rawat takes over as the Chief of Army Staff, in New Delhi. (Photo: AP)

Army, IAF get Chiefs; Praveen Bakshi to continue

Suhag said that infiltration bids had increased during the year and the number of terrorists killed was nearly double the previous year.

01 Jan 2017 7:02 AM

Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha with the newly appointed Air Marshal BS Dhanoa after a press conference at Akash Officers' Mess in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Can’t blame one service for graft in defence deals: Arup Raha

IAF needs 200-250 Rafales to maintain edge, says Raha

29 Dec 2016 12:48 AM

India needs about 200-250 Rafales to maintain edge: IAF chief Arup Raha

Underlining that the teeth of any air force is the combat fleet, Raha said that the country needs another production line besides the Tejas.

28 Dec 2016 6:15 PM

Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha. (Photo: PTI)

Accusations against Tyagi in chopper scam dented our image: IAF chief Raha

Former IAF chief S P Tyagi was arrested in the chopper scam case and got bail on Monday.

26 Dec 2016 7:54 PM

Lt. Gen. Bipin Rawat and Air Marshal B.S. Dhanoa

Govt picks new Army, IAF Chiefs; heads of IB and RAW

For second time in Army’s history, seniority principle not followed.

18 Dec 2016 1:47 AM

India will get the first tranche of Rafale fighter jets from France in the next three years, Indian Air Force chief Arup Raha said on Saturday. (Photo: AP/File)

India to get Rafale fighter jets in 3 years: IAF chief Arup Raha

When asked about the depleting strength of jets, he said besides Rafale, India is going to produce Tejas in large numbers.

11 Dec 2016 8:24 AM

Arup Raha says Tyagi’s arrest a blot on IAF reputation

It is very unfortunate that such an episode has taken place, says Arup Raha.

11 Dec 2016 2:00 AM

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