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She's Arm'ed to face the future

The first batch is set to start training from December and by 2021, the first batch of women soldiers will be...

16 Sept 2019 12:44 AM IST

The Tejas has been selected keeping in tune with the stated policy of a strong commitment to indigenise defence production and also perhaps to underscore a long and difficult journey.

It was textbook landing': Sources on naval LCA Tejas DRDO testing

The first naval prototype of Naval LCA made 'successful landing' on a 90-metre stretch after being flown by a pilot for...

14 Sept 2019 8:26 AM IST

Indian Armys T-90 tanks on display at Rajpath during the 69th Republic Day Parade, in New Delhi on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

India to spend USD 130 bn for military modernisation: report

The forces have been pushing for allocation of funds so that they are well prepared to deal with possibility of...

10 Sept 2019 12:12 PM IST

'Golden Arrows' squadron, once led by Air chief, to be revived for...

Squadron, which operated from Bhatinda air base, was disbanded in 2016 after IAF started gradual phasing out of...

10 Sept 2019 8:39 AM IST

Air Chief Marshal B.S. Dhanoa speaks during the induction ceremony of eight US-made Apache AH-64E attack helicopters into the Indian Air Force at the Pathankot Air Force Station on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)

Apaches add to IAF firepower

The Apaches will enhance the IAF's capability in providing integrated combat aviation cover to the Army strike corps.

4 Sept 2019 12:37 AM IST

Indian Air Force pilot Abhinandan Varthaman on Monday flew a joint sortie Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa in MiG-21 fighter. (Photo: Social Media)

Here are some reactions after Abhinandan Varthaman trims his...

Videos and photos from Monday's flight of the MiG-21 however, showed that Varthaman had shaved off the moustache.

3 Sept 2019 3:04 PM IST

IAF to induct first Rafale jet on Sept 19, Rajnath Singh likely to...

All the 36 fighter jets will arrive by September 2022.

3 Sept 2019 10:05 AM IST

The AH-64E Apache is one of the worlds most advanced multi-role combat helicopters and is flown by the US Army. (Representational Image)

IAF gets its first fleet of 8 Apache AH-64E attack helicopters

The Air Force Chief said Apache attack choppers are being purchased to replace the ageing Mi-35 helicopters.

3 Sept 2019 8:59 AM IST

Abhinandan had been grounded due to ejection from his MiG-21 which had been shot down in aerial conflict with Pakistan Air Force F-16s. (Photo: ANI)

Watch: Abhinandan Varthaman, who downed Pak F16, flies with IAF chief

IAF chief Dhanoa also a MiG-21 pilot and had flown the planes during the 1999 Kargil war while commanding the 17...

2 Sept 2019 1:39 PM IST

Newly-appointed Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Bipin Rawat arrives for a joint military guard of honour after assuming charge in New Delhi on Wednesday. (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...

3 Jan 2020 5:20 AM IST

Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria, IAF Chief. (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...

29 Feb 2020 7:22 AM IST

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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 IST