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Rajnath Singh speaks to Vice Air Chief over explosions at Jammu IAF base

The Indian Air Force is probing whether the two low-intensity explosions at its base in Jammu on Sunday were part of a terror attack, people familiar with the defence and security establishment said. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's office said he spoke to Vice Air Chief, Air Marshal HS Arora over the explosions. Investigators are also examining the possible use of drones to drop the explosives at the airport that has various assets of the IAF, they said. In a Twitter post, the Indian Air Force (IAF) said two "low-intensity explosions" were reported early Sunday morning in the technical area of Jammu air force station and one of them caused minor damage to the roof of a building while the other exploded in an open area. "There was no damage to any equipment. Investigation is in progress along with civil agencies," it said. The people cited above said all angles including the possible involvement of terror networks in the explosions are being probed. "Raksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsi

Two drones used to carry out attack on Jammu Air Force base, say sources

Two drones were used to carry out an attack inside the Air Force base in Jammu on Sunday, sources said."There is no damage to any aircraft in the blasts. Two personnel suffered minor injuries," they added.Meanwhile, the Indian Air Force (IAF) informed that two low-intensity explosions were reported early Sunday morning in the technical area of Jammu Air Force Station.One of the blasts caused minor damage to the roof of a building while the other exploded in an open area.There was no damage to any equipment, the IAF said.An investigation into the matter is in progress along with civil agencies, it added.

Security challenges led to monumental changes in force: IAF chief

Indian military has for long flagged the threat of two front war. With the disputed border with China and Pakistan active at the same point of time, the armed forces are stretched to the maximum.

Induction of Rafale aircraft into Indian Air Force by 2022: IAF Chief

IAF Chief RKS Bhadauria on Saturday said the induction of 36 Rafale aircraft into the Indian Air Force would take place by 2022

Indian Air Force undergoing monumental transformation, says IAF Chief

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is undergoing a monumental transformation with rapid infusion of technologies due to rapidly evolving security challenges, IAF Chief RKS Bhadauria said on Saturday

Cost vs combat edge: Future of IAF's Jaguar fleet is hanging in the balance

If plan does not work out, IAF's 110-odd Jaguar fighters will start retiring by 2024

The mirage of self-reliance

In the absence of robust technological and project management structures, MoD's indigenisation drive will remain questionable

IAF joins fire fighting operation as forest blaze rages in J-K's Udhampur

The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Monday joined a fire fighting operation to control a massive forest fire in Ghordi block in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said

IAF Chief meets Ladakh's LG, reassures humanitarian assistance to UT

Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief R K S Bhadauria on Friday met Ladakh's Lieutenant Governor R K Mathur and reassured him of the service's commitment to humanitarian assistance tasks in the union territory

Indian Air Force pays tribute to Squadron Leader Abhinav Chaudhary

The IAF paid its tribute by flying a 'Missing Man' formation as it recommenced its operational flying

Cyclone Yaas: IAF keeps 11 transport aircraft, 25 helicopters on standby

Indian Air Force (IAF) has kept 11 transport aircraft and 25 helicopters ready to carry out humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations as part of preparations

Indian Air Force pilot killed as MiG-21 Bison aircraft crashes in Punjab

An Indian Air Force pilot was killed after a MiG-21 Bison aircraft crashed in Punjab's Moga district, officials said on Friday

Indian Air Force's MiG-21 aircraft crashes near Punjab's Moga; pilot dies

An Indian Air Force MiG-21 fighter aircraft crashed near Punjab's Moga late on Thursday night.According to IAF officials, the aircraft was on a routine training sortie when the accident happened."A Court of Inquiry (CoI) has been ordered to investigate the cause of the incident," officials said.Further details into the matter are awaited.

Navy warships and Indian Air Force aircraft bring in Covid-19 medicines

Oxygen shipped in from France, Singapore

Indian Air Force brings four oxygen containers from Indonesia to India

The IAF IL-76s, carrying four cryogenic oxygen containers from Jakarta, Indonesia, landed at Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh on Sunday

M3M group, Indian Air force set up 150-bed Covid-19 care centre at Gurugram

A mobile medical unit is also available for shifting any patient from the Covid care centre to the hospital

Tejas versus JF-17 Thunder

India and Pakistan's approach to light fighters is a study in contrast with lessons for indigenisation

Three more Rafales head for India; to take Indian Air Force's count to 21

This is the sixth batch of Rafale fighter jets headed for India

IAF airlifts medical equipment to Ladakh to augment Covid testing capacity

The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Saturday airlifted to Ladakh medical equipment weighing 1,700 kg, including bio-safety cabinets and centrifuges, which will help augment Covid-19 testing facilities

IAF Chief RKS Bhadauria embarks on a 5-day visit to France

Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria, Chief of the Air Staff on Monday embarked on a five-day visit to France on an invitation from Gen Philippe Lavigne, Chief of Staff