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Air Marshal V R Chaudhari to take over as chief of IAF's Western Command
His appointment as chief of the WAC comes when it is enhancing operational deployment in eastern Ladakh in view of the border row with China
 "Air Marshal V R Chaudhari to take over as chief of IAF's Western Command")
France has ensured timely delivery of Rafale despite Covid-19: Rajnath
Rajnath called the French Minister of Armed Forces Florence Parly and the two leaders agreed "to strengthen bilateral defence cooperation between India and France"
 "France has ensured timely delivery of Rafale despite Covid-19: Rajnath")
Lockheed Martin, BEL to explore opportunities in F-21 fighter jet programme
Lockheed Martin has exclusively offered its F-21 military aircraft to India, with an eye to bag the Indian Air Force's $18 billion dollar deal to procure 114 jets.
 "Lockheed Martin, BEL to explore opportunities in F-21 fighter jet programme")
Air Chief Marshal Bhadauria safe after Pearl Harbour shooting, says IAF
The IAF Chief is at the US base in Hawaii to attend a conclave of chiefs of air forces of leading countries to deliberate on evolving security scenario in the Indo-Pacific region
 "Air Chief Marshal Bhadauria safe after Pearl Harbour shooting, says IAF")
IAF fleet to rise to 2,000; opportunities in repair to grow: Official
There will be a huge requirement of aircraft in the next 10 to 20 years in military aviation of the country, said Air Marshall R K S Shera, Air Officer Maintenance of the IAF
 "IAF fleet to rise to 2,000; opportunities in repair to grow: Official")
Bhadauria backs indigenisation, is first IAF chief to fly an HAL prototype
For a prototype trainer aircraft, the "six-spin" test is considered the most conclusive landmark that signals the aircraft is ready to go into operational service
 "Bhadauria backs indigenisation, is first IAF chief to fly an HAL prototype")
IAF helicopters evacuate crashed civilian chopper at 11,500 ft in Kedarnath
The aircraft had crashed at the helipad near the Kedarnath shrine a few days back
 "IAF helicopters evacuate crashed civilian chopper at 11,500 ft in Kedarnath")
Indian Air Force Group X,Y Phase I result out; Phase II admit card released
Results for Indian Air Force Group X, Y Phase I exam has been declared on airmenselection,cdac.in; know how to download Phase II admit card
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IAF 87th anniversary: India gets first Rafale, celebrates Balakot strike
Balakot hero Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman was the star attraction as he flew past in a MiG-21 Bison fighter
IAF receives first of 36 Rafale fighter aircraft purchased from France
Singh, who earlier held wide-ranging talks with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris, said his visit was aimed at "expanding the strategic partnership" between India and France.
 "IAF receives first of 36 Rafale fighter aircraft purchased from France")
In pictures: IAF prepares to conquer the sky on Air Force Day 2019
The IAF will celebrate the Air Force Day on October 8. Here is a look at some of the pictures from the dress rehearsal held on October 6
 "In pictures: IAF prepares to conquer the sky on Air Force Day 2019")
IAF conducts full dress rehearsal at Hindon Base ahead of 87th anniversary
The air display will commence with flag-bearing sky divers of the famous Akash Ganga team dropping out of an AN-32 aircraft in their colourful canopies
AFCAT Admit Card 2019: IAF to release hall ticket today on afcat.cdac.in
The IAF will conduct AFCAT exam 2019 on August 24 and 25, 2019
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Govt appoints Air Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria as next IAF chief
An alumnus of the NDA, Bhadauria was commissioned into the fighter stream of the IAF in June 1980 and won the coveted 'Sword of Honour' for standing first in the overall order of merit
Arunachal ALG runway reopens after three years for military connectivity
An AN-32 aircraft of the IAF touched down at the Vijaynagar ALG on Wednesday, after a gap of three years
 "Arunachal ALG runway reopens after three years for military connectivity")
Top events today: Apple launch event, Jack Ma hangs his boots, and more
Apple fans will be able to watch the unveiling of the awaited iPhone 11 lineup on YouTube this year
 "Top events today: Apple launch event, Jack Ma hangs his boots, and more")
HAL-built trainer aircraft HTT-40 clears crucial flight test successfully
Clearing the HTT-40's six-turn spin tests removes a monkey from our backs, said design chief Arup Chatterjee
 "HAL-built trainer aircraft HTT-40 clears crucial flight test successfully")
IAF launches air combat-themed mobile game featuring Abhinandan-like pilot
The game, 'Indian Air Force: A Cut Above', seeks to give the youth a "realistic feel of the Air Force" and motivate them to take up career in the IAF
IAF launches rescue operation to airlift over 100 stuck in Thane district
Personnel of National Disaster Response Force, local police, fire brigade, and disaster management force are also engaged in the rescue operations
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Boeing hands over first four of 22 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters to IAF
IAF had signed a contract with the US government and Boeing Ltd in September 2015 for 22 Apache helicopters
 "Boeing hands over first four of 22 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters to IAF")
