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An Indian Air Force Hercules military transport plane prepares to land at an airbase in Leh, the joint capital of the union territory of Ladakh bordering China, on September 8, 2020. (AFP)

With an eye on China, IAF seeks land in Uttarakhand for military...

Uttarakhand is a state bordering China and Nepal

12 Sept 2020 1:02 PM

He is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy and Defence Services Staff College, Wellington. (Twitter)

Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari takes over as new IAF chief

He succeeded Air Chief Marshal R.K.S. Bhadauria who retired earlier in the day

1 Oct 2021 1:45 AM

A helicopter flies during a joint exercise by the Indian Air Force, Navy and Army at snow clad higher reaches of Gulmarg on the heights of 9000 feet, in Baramulla district of North Kashmir, Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021. (PTI)

Armed Forces hold heliborne exercise in Kashmir mountains

It said that the Heli-dropped task force operated in snow-clad regions at heights over 9,000 feet

7 Dec 2021 9:05 PM

The SKAT of the IAF is known for its professionalism, precision and prowess. (Photo: By arrangement)

IAF Suryakirans to hold aerobatic show over Umiam Lake in Shillong

The SKAT, consisting of 17 officers, 200 technicians was formed in the year 1996

2 Dec 2021 9:20 AM

External affairs minister S. Jaishankar. (Photo: PTI)

India digs in for long haul in Afghan: Evacuation is top priority,...

On Thursday, an Indian Air Force special flight evacuated 24 Indian nationals and 11 Nepalese from Kabul to New Delhi

26 Aug 2021 6:26 PM

This is the second such agreement that the Indian Air Force has signed for buying okayed airframes that will help one of the most potent aircraft fleets to continue for longer in service. (ANI)

IAF signs deal with French Air Force to purchase phased out Mirage...

The French Air Force has been replacing its old fleet of Mirages with new Rafale fighter jets

18 Sept 2021 11:10 AM

Indian Air Force Mi 17 helicopters take off as part of rehearsals before inauguration of an emergency landing strip at Gandhav Bhakasar section on NH-925 in Barmer district, Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021. (PTI)

Rajnath, Gadkari inaugurate emergency landing strip for IAF planes on...

A Hercules C-130J plane of the IAF, carrying the two ministers and Chief of Defence Staff Bipin Rawat, conducted a mock...

9 Sept 2021 7:20 AM

The IAF chief said the Tejas light combat aircraft project has instilled confidence in the aerospace industry in India and that it has huge potential to grow further. (Twitter)

Develop niche technology: IAF chief Bhadauria

He said that IAF intends to procure 350 aircrafts over the next two decades including the current order of 83 Light...

8 Sept 2021 11:14 PM

Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari speaking at a seminar on logistics, organised by IAF on the theme Orchestrating Logistics Support for Air Combat Operations. (Photo: Twitter)

Air Chief says IAF must be ready for small, intense ops at short...

This new paradigm of high-intensity ops, coupled with minimal build-up time will require major operation logistics...

28 April 2022 6:56 PM

IAF on Friday started recruitment process under the Agnipath scheme by opening the registration window. (Photo: IAF)

Agnipath registration opened by IAF, 3800 candidates register by 5pm...

The online exam will be held between July 24 and 31. The provisional select list is expected to be out by December 1

24 Jun 2022 5:55 PM

Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari (Twitter)

Agnipath complements IAF's vision of 'lean & lethal' force: Air Chief...

The Chief of Air Staff said 13 teams will take care of enrolment, employment, assessment and training of recruits

10 July 2022 7:36 AM

Three C-130 transport aircrafts of the Indian Air Force fly over the Rajpath to express gratitude towards all frontline workers including medical professionals, police and sanitation workers for their contribution in fight against COVID-19, in New Delhi. PTI photo

Chinese fighters fly near Ladakh LAC flashpoints

In response, the Indian Air Force activated its assets as per standard operating procedures

9 July 2022 1:37 AM