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IAF test-fires air launched version of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile

The missile hit a sinking ship with deadly accuracy and the test-firing produced desired results

AgustaWestland: Michel bought tickets worth Rs 92 lakh for 2 IAF officers

Tickets worth Rs 1.6 crore were booked by Supreme Airways out of the funds received from Global Services FZE of Michel in the account of Media Exim Pvt Ltd

Highest skydive landing to combat readiness: Nothing's impossible for IAF

The Indian Air Force has clearly demonstrated its resolve, operational capability and will to effectively engage with the adversary whenever the need arises. IAF recently set a new record of the highest skydive landing. Wing Commander Gajanad Yadava and Warrant Officer AK Tiwari carried out the exercise at Khardungla Pass in Leh to celebrate the 88th IAF Day on October 8. Khardungla pass is situated at an altitude of 17,982 feet. This video is a tribute to the bravery and achievements of Indian Air Force. Watch it.

Rajnath Singh presents Raksha Mantri Trophy for best command hospitals

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday awarded an Indian Air Force (IAF) hospital in Bengaluru the Raksha Mantri trophy for the best command hospital for 2019, said an official statement. The Eastern command hospital in Kolkata was awarded the Raksha Mantri trophy for the second best command hospital by the minister for the year 2019, said the Defence Ministry statement. The award ceremony was attended by Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar and senior armed forces and civilian dignitaries, the statement noted. "Raksha Mantri, while complementing the two hospitals on their outstanding performance, acknowledged the commendable services being rendered by the AFMS (Armed Forces Medical Services)," the statement said. These two hospitals are run by the AFMS only. "Command Hospital (Air Force) Bengaluru and Command Hospital (Eastern Command) Kolkata were judged as the Best and Second Best Command Hospital for the year 2019 respectively," it said. The services of the AFMS range from combat .

IAF team in France to make preparations to induct more Rafale jets

As it prepares to induct a second batch of Rafale jets, IAF has sent a team of officials to France to oversee the logistical issues and review the training of a hand-picked group of pilots

Rudram missile will give IAF capability to detect, attack enemy radar: DRDO

The Rudram -1 anti-radiation missile launched from a fighter aircraft would require a few more tests to be completely proven and will provide IAF with the capability to strike enemy radars

Watch: How the IAF is preparing to face any eventuality in Ladakh

Indian Air Force (IAF) started sorties at Leh air base in Ladakh on October 10. IAF's Chinook helicopter carried out sortie from its airbase in Ladakh. MiG 29 fighter aircraft also carried out sortie from the Leh airbase. “We're ready and well-positioned to take on our adversaries. Our deployments in assessed areas are complete and the winter challenges are being addressed. We've suitably assessed the adversary and have necessary plans in place,” Flight Lieutenant Neha Singh, IAF told ANI.

SC rejects plea of former IAF officer seeking bail in spying case

Supreme Court refused bail to a former IAF official who is facing trial for allegedly sharing secret data with those suspected to be backed by Pakistan's ISI, saying he is a danger to the nation

IAF demonstrated operational capability along northern border: IAF chief

IAF has clearly demonstrated its resolve, operational capability and will to effectively engage with the adversary whenever the need arises, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria said on Thursday

China can't get better of us in any conflict scenario in Ladakh: IAF Chief

IAF chief Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria said Chinese air power can't get the better of the capabilities of his force in any conflict scenario in eastern Ladakh

India sees China digging in for winter in eastern Ladakh: IAF Chief

India sees China digging in for the winter along the disputed border in eastern Ladakh, the Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria said on Monday

Rafale jets give India edge over entire region: French Defence minister

French Defence minister Florence Parly said India will have an edge over the entire region in defending its people with the induction of Rafale fighter jets

IAF to formally induct Rafale jets on Sept 10; French defence min to attend

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, his French counterpart and India's top military brass will attend a ceremony in Ambala airbase on Thursday to formally induct five Rafale jets into IAF, officials said

Border row: RKS Bhadauria visits eastern air bases, Gen Naravane in Ladakh

IAF Chief RKS Bhadauria is visiting air bases in the eastern sector while Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane is in Leh to review operational preparedness of troops along LAC in eastern Ladakh

Air Chief Marshal reviews IAF's operational preparedness in eastern sector

Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria reviewed the IAF's operational preparedness along LAC in Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim in view of the escalating border tensions with China, officials said

Indian Air Force officer commits suicide in Jammu with service pistol

A warrant officer in the Indian Air Force (IAF) allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with his service pistol inside a camp here, officials said

Ex-IAF man moves Maharashtra rights body on disclosure of Covid-19 status

A retired IAF personnel has approached MSHRC against the Nagpur civic body for revealing his identity to an outfit affiliated to the RSS after he tested positive for the novel coronavirus

IAF men, meteorologists, psychologists to probe Air India Express mishap

While regulatory body will lead investigation, govt wants experts from outside the system to be part of committee in order to boost public confidence

Celebrations galore in Ambala as first batch of Rafale jets arrive

The Rafale jets were purchased when they fully met the operational requirements of the IAF

IAF Chief Bhadauria to receive 5 Rafale jets at Ambala airbase on Wednesday

The Rafale jets are India's first major acquisition of fighter planes in over two decades, and they are expected to significantly boost the Indian Air Force's combat capabilities