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Prompt actions in eastern Ladakh testament to combat readiness: IAF chief

The Indian Air Force's prompt actions in response to developments in eastern Ladakh last year were a testament to the combat readiness of the force, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Chaudhari said

Air Force Day: PM greets air warriors, says IAF synonymous with courage

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended greetings on Air Force Day, and said the Indian Air Force is synonymous with courage, diligence and professionalism

Chinese air force still present in three bases in Tibet: Air Chief

Chaudhari painted a reassuring picture of an air force that, despite being low on numbers, is equipped, trained and poised to handle Chinese aggression on the borders

We are prepared to deal with any two-front threat scenario: IAF chief

China continues deployment at three airbases in Tibet region; we are fully prepared to deal with any situation, says Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari

Air Marshal DK Patnaik takes charge as head of Eastern Air Command

Air Marshal Dilip Kumar Patnaik on Sunday assumed charge as the air officer commanding in-chief of Eastern Air Command of the Indian Air Force, officials said

Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari takes over as new IAF chief from Bhadauria

Ace fighter pilot Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari who was in charge of Ladakh sector during the peak of crisis with China, took over as Chief of Air Staff from Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria.

India signs $2.5-bn contract for 56 Airbus C-295 military aircraft

Under the terms of the contract, Airbus will deliver the first 16 aircraft in 'fly-away' condition from its final assembly line in Seville, Spain. The remaining 40 planes will be manufactured in India

Air Marshal V R Chaudhari to be new chief of Indian Air Force

Air Marshal V R Chaudhari will take the reins as the chief of the Indian Air Force after the incumbent, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria, retires on September 30

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

In a step that will help in sustaining its fleet of Mirage-2000 fighter aircraft, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has signed a contract to buy phased out Mirages of the French Air Force

Indian Air Force to hold air show over Srinagar's Dal Lake on Sept 26

The Indian Air Force will hold an air show over the famous Dal Lake here on September 26 that will help motivate the youth of Jammu and Kashmir to join the IAF, according to officials.

Air defence boost: Indian Air Force gets first Indo-Israeli missile

IAI has designed and developed 70-80 per cent of the MRSAM, including the Elta MF-STAR radar, which forms the heart of the system

Gadkari promises IAF to develop emergency landing strips in 15 days

Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari promised the Indian Air Force that the emergency landing strips for the planes will be developed within 15 days instead of 1.5 years.

Barmer: Rajnath, Gadkari inaugurate emergency landing strip for IAF planes

Union ministers Rajnath Singh and Nitin Gadkari inaugurated an emergency landing strip at Satta-Gandhav stretch on National Highway 925 here on Thursday for Indian Air Force planes

$2.5-billion buy of 56 C-295 military transport planes cleared

The C-295 has a rear ramp door for quick loading and unloading and for para dropping of troops and cargo

Looking at procuring 350 aircraft over the next two decades: IAF chief

Bhadauria: Tejas fighters 'will make the core of the aerospace industry'

Cabinet clears deal for 56 transport aircraft for Indian Air Force

16 aircraft to be delivered in flyaway condition from Spain; 40 to be manufactured in India

Durand Cup: Mohammedan SC eye winning start against Indian Air Force

The 130th edition of the oldest club football tournament in Asia - The Durand Cup, is finally upon us and set to commence on Sunday

Indian Air Force C-17, C-130J aircraft back from Afghan evacuation ops

After helping in the evacuation of more than 500 Indians from Afghanistan, Indian Air Force (IAF) transport aircraft have returned to their respective home bases in the country

RKS Bhadauria expressed satisfaction over infra build-up in east: Official

Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria has expressed satisfaction over the build-up and fortification of infrastructure in the region, an official said on Friday

IAF's MiG-21 fighter aircraft crashes in Rajasthan's Barmer, pilot ejects

A MiG-21 fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed in Rajathan's Barmer district on Wednesday evening but the pilot ejected safely, a defence spokesperson said.