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Rafale debuts in Republic Day parade, steals the show with vertical charlie
Five Rafale fighter planes were formally inducted into the IAF in September last year. India is procuring the fighter planes from France
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CDS Gen Bipin Rawat to fly in a Rafale fighter during Indo-French wargames
"The CDS would be briefed about the wargames and how the joint exercise would be enhancing interoperability between the air forces of the two countries," Indian Air Force officials said
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At $43 mn each, Hindustan Aeronautics' Tejas Mark 1A seeks export market
At Rs 315 crore ($43 million) per fighter, the Tejas Mark 1A would be a viable competitor in the international market for light fighters. It would be less so if taxes took up its cost to Rs 385 crore
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Govt clears purchase of 83 indigenous Tejas light combat aircraft
India's largest indigenous defence procurement deal is worth Rs 45,696 cr
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Govt approves deal to buy 83 light combat Tejas aircraft for Rs 48,000 cr
The decision was taken at a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said
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Fewer flying displays as Covid-19 pandemic curbs Aero India 2021
The show website indicates that only 75 foreign firms are participating this year, compared to 165 companies that attended the previous edition of the biennial air show in 2019
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Indian Air Force chief Bhadauria launches e-governance portal
Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria launched an e-governance portal for the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Thursday in order to promote a paperless office
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Akash missile sale cleared, govt to approach China-wary nations
Focus will be on high-value defence platforms to achieve target of $5-billion annual exports
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IAF Chief on China's game plan, 'pawn' Pakistan and Galwan 'misadventure'
Pakistan's dependence on China is going to increase as the country is set to reel under a Chinese debt-trap, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria said. Air Chief Marshal Bhadauria said India's "most important" national security challenge is to understand China, its "possible game plan" and the deepening and evolving Sino-Pak relationship.
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Fifty years of India's conflicts
Book review of Full Spectrum: India's Wars 1972-2020
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Delhi HC stays CIC order asking IAF to provide PM's foreign visits data
Justice Navin Chawla said the information sought by the RTI applicant with regard to details of the ministry or department officials who accompanied the PM on a trip cannot be disclosed
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IAF objects to Anil Kapoor-starrer Netflix film scenes, asks for withdrawal
The film, a mockumentary featuring Anil Kapoor playing an actor depicting an officer and director Anurag Kashyap, is scheduled to be released on Netflix later this month
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Plain tales of diplomacy
Book review of A Ringside Seat to History: An Autobiography
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Five years of One Rank One Pension a momentous occasion: PM Narendra Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the One Rank One Pension scheme for armed forces veterans was a historic step to ensure the well-being of our soldiers
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Armed forces must be ready to combat hybrid threats: IAF chief Bhadauria
Air Chief Marshal said that today's battle-space is "highly complex and multi-dimensional" with unpredictable security scenarios, and the armed forces have to be prepared for hybrid threats
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Latest News LIVE: Arnab Goswami remanded to judicial custody till Nov 18
Republic TV channel has telecast visuals of Mumbai police entering Goswami's residence and what appears to be a scuffle. Stay tuned for Latest LIVE news
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BrahMos supersonic cruise missile successfully test-fired from INS Chennai
The missile was fired from INS Chennai, a stealth destroyer, and it hit the target with pin-point accuracy after performing "extremely complex" manoeuvres
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IAF's aerial parade on Air Force Day features Rafale, other fighter jets
Chinook, Apache, Mi 17 V5, Mi 35, ALH Mk IV and other helicopters of the IAF also took part in the aerial display
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PM Narendra Modi greets Indian Air Force on its foundation day
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday greeted the Indian Air Force on its foundation day, saying the courage, valour and dedication of its soldiers to protect the country inspire everyone
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China cannot get the better of us: Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria
After Galwan Valley incident, IAF was ready for strikes if ordered, says Bhadauria