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Chinese army reluctant to back down from finger 4 at Pangong Tso, say sources

The Chinese army has, in the last few years, prevented Indian patrols to move freely between finger 4 and 8 on the banks of the lake.

28 Jun 2020 5:34 AM

IAF deploys air defence missile systems in Eastern Ladakh to counter Chinese build-up

India has also filled the surveillance gaps to ensure that no enemy aircraft would be able to go undetected.

28 Jun 2020 4:38 AM

Amid standoff with China, India speeds up deal to buy Russian fighter jets

Russia is offering them at a good price and will upgrade them as per the IAF’s operational needs.

19 Jun 2020 12:06 PM

IAF's legendary 18 Squadron to be re-operationalised on Wednesday

The legendary 18 Squadron, also known as ‘Flying Bullets’, will be based out of Sulur AFS.

26 May 2020 1:26 PM

Air marshal Dr Padmavathy Bandopadhyay. Photo: Wikipedia

A woman of many heights

India’s first woman Air Marshal Dr Padmavathy Bandopadhyay talks about being the first armed personnel to receive a Padma Shri award

01 Apr 2020 10:49 AM

Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief R.K.S. Bhadauria (Photo: GN Jha)

In air engagement, it is vital to have weapon’s edge: IAF Chief

Air Chief Marshal Bhadauria said IAF is enhancing its weapon capability, sensor and network capabilities and enhance ability for secure communication.

29 Feb 2020 7:22 AM

Newly-appointed Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Bipin Rawat (Photo: AP)

CDS to create joint command for air defence

Rawat has also directed that efforts be made to cut out all infructuous ceremonial activities which are manpower-intensive.

03 Jan 2020 5:20 AM

The MiG-27 fighter, which proved to be an "ace attacker" during the 1999 Kargil War, will roar through the skies for one last time today after serving the Indian Air Force or IAF for over three decades. (Photo: File)

Air Force's MiG-27 to take to skies one last time today

The aircraft will be decommissioned in a grand ceremony to be held at Air Force Station Jodhpur on 27 December 2019.

27 Dec 2019 9:11 AM

"The IAF Chief and his team are safe," said a spokesperson of the IAF. (Photo: File)

Air Chief Marshal Bhadauria safe, says IAF after shooting incident at Pearl Harbour

Another official said while the IAF Chief was staying at US Air Force base in Pearl Harbour, incident of shooting took place in naval base.

05 Dec 2019 10:10 AM

Air Officer-in-Charge (Maintenance Command) of the IAF, Air Marshal R.K.S. Shera during the inaugural session of national seminar in Kolkata on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

IAF looks for industry help to tackle obsolete assets challenge

Air Marshal R.K.S. Shera stated that IAF is operating a mix of inventory.

16 Nov 2019 7:13 AM

Jyoti's main role would be to update the Government of Seychelles officials on the defence and military act. (Photo: File)

Lt Col Sharma appointed as Army's 1st female JAG officer deployed on foreign mission

Indian Army officials told ANI that she will be appointed as the military legal expert with the Government of Seychelles.

14 Nov 2019 2:24 PM

The photograph shared by Lodhi on the microblogging site also captured a mug placed behind on the left-hand side of the Abhinandan's mannequin which was flanked by a Pakistani soldier. (Photo: Twitter)

Pakistan stoops to new low with Varthaman's mannequin display at PAF museum

A Twitter post by Pakistan journalist and political commentator Anwar Lodhi showed a photo of the mannequin of the IAF braveheart.

11 Nov 2019 1:45 PM

The bomb has been placed within a glass case placed atop on a small pillar decorated with the ‘khanda’, a symbol representing the Sikh faith. (Photo: Twitter)

Pakistan exhibits Indian bomb from 1971 war at Kartarpur gurudwara site

There was no immediate response from Indian officials on the issue.

08 Nov 2019 2:55 PM

The CBI was assisted by the J&K police in effecting Mir’s arrest, the officials said. Mir was later produced before a CBI court in Jammu, which released him on bail, the officials said.

Ex-JKLF leader held for killing 4 IAF men

The Centre had in March this year declared the JKLF as an unlawful association.

19 Oct 2019 2:33 AM

IAF contingent comprises of MiG-29 and C-17 aircraft. MiG-29 will be exercising with Royal Air Force Oman’s Euro-fighter Typhoon, F-16 and Hawk. (Photo: ANI)

In a first, IAF jets to take part in Oman drill

The last exercise, Eastern Bridge-IV was held in 2017 at Jamnagar.

18 Oct 2019 2:42 AM

While two aircrafts have been deployed from 106 squadron at Imphal, two more are from 102 Sqn at Dimapur while three others from 2 Sqn at Kolkata with 2 from Chabua and 5 from Tezpur, according to sources. At least seven of them are SU-30s. (Representational Image)

IAF starts war-time drill in five states

As part of the drill SU-30 aircraft landed at the Kolkata airport from its base in Assam in the afternoon.

16 Oct 2019 5:35 PM

Currently, the Prime Minister, President Ram Nath Kovind and Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu fly on Air India's B747 planes, which have the call sign "Air India One". (Photo: File)

PM's new official aircraft will be flown by Air Force pilots: report

Centre is planning to initiate process of divestment of stake in Air India, which has debt of over Rs 60,000 crore, from November this year.

10 Oct 2019 9:29 AM

Earlier in the day, Rajnath held a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron and termed it as 'fruitful.' (Photo: ANI)

'Enhance self-defence, not attack anyone,' says Rajnath after India gets 1st Rafale

Singh called his tryst with Rafale as good, adding that Rafale's induction will enhance the strength of IAF.

09 Oct 2019 9:12 AM

Singh, who changed into combat flight gear for the ride after he had performed a Shastra Puja on the plane at Merignac airport, said the aircraft will enhance the Indian Air Force combat capability massively -- intended only for self-defence. (Photo: Twitter)

‘Never imagined I would be flown at supersonic speed’: Rajnath on Rafale sortie

Giving timeline for delivery of 36 jets, Singh said he expects first 18 aircraft to be delivered by Feb 2021.

09 Oct 2019 8:52 AM

The Defence Minister will accept the aircraft from the French team at the Merignac air base near Bordeaux on the occasion of Air Force Day. (Photo: File)

Rajnath Singh to receive first Rafale fighter aircraft in France today

Singh will also perform ‘Shastra Puja’, a ritual involving the worship of weapons, before he receives the first Rafale fighter jet.

08 Oct 2019 9:19 AM

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