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Eye on China: India to get Rs 38,900-cr defence upgrade amid border dispute
To buy 21 MiG-29s, 12 Sukhoi-30MKI aircraft, upgrade existing 59 MiG-29s
 "Eye on China: India to get Rs 38,900-cr defence upgrade amid border dispute")
First batch of 6 Rafale jets likely to arrive in India by July 27: Report
The first squadron of the aircraft will be stationed at Ambala air force station, considered one of the most strategically located bases of the IAF
 "First batch of 6 Rafale jets likely to arrive in India by July 27: Report")
LAC stand-off: India moves air defence missile systems into Ladakh sector
In the last couple of weeks, the Chinese forces have brought in heavy air superiority aircraft like the Sukhoi-30 and its strategic bombers to the rear locations
 "LAC stand-off: India moves air defence missile systems into Ladakh sector")
Rajnath leaves for Russia amid China row; to press for S-400 delivery
Singh is primarily visiting Russia to attend a grand military parade in Moscow on June 24 to mark the 75th anniversary of the Soviet victory over Germany in the Second World War.
 "Rajnath leaves for Russia amid China row; to press for S-400 delivery")
Armed forces get financial powers to buy critical weapons amid LAC standoff
Similar financial powers were given to the armed forces after the Uri attack
 "Armed forces get financial powers to buy critical weapons amid LAC standoff")
Well prepared, suitably deployed to respond to any contingency: IAF chief
He asserted that the IAF is determined to deliver and it will never let the sacrifice of the brave soldiers in Galwan go in vain
 "Well prepared, suitably deployed to respond to any contingency: IAF chief")
IAF urges govt to acquire 33 fighter jets amid ongoing row with China
The proposal includes the acquisition of 12 Su-30 MKIs that would be required for replacing the number of aircraft lost by the Air Force in different accidents
 "IAF urges govt to acquire 33 fighter jets amid ongoing row with China")
India-China border dispute: Capable of giving a fitting reply, says PM Modi
The Indian government's strong message to China was also conveyed during a telephonic conversation between External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi.
 "India-China border dispute: Capable of giving a fitting reply, says PM Modi")
After Galwan Valley clash, Indian Army, Navy, Air Force put on high alert
The Indian Navy has also been asked to raise its alert level in the Indian Ocean Region where the Chinese Navy has been making regular forays
 "After Galwan Valley clash, Indian Army, Navy, Air Force put on high alert")
Air India likely to get 2 custom-made B777 planes for VVIP travel by Sept
The two B777 aircraft will be operated by pilots of the Indian Air Force and not of Air India
 "Air India likely to get 2 custom-made B777 planes for VVIP travel by Sept")
IAF gets second Tejas squadron; Air Chief shows the way with solo sortie
Air force chiefs, including Pakistan's recently, often go up for a spin to boost the morale of their fighter pilots.
 "IAF gets second Tejas squadron; Air Chief shows the way with solo sortie")
IAF inducts Tejas into no. 18 Squadron 'Flying Bullets': Watch video
Eighteen Squadron was formed on April 15, 1965 with the motto 'Teevra aur Nirbhaya' meaning 'Swift and Fearless'.
 "IAF inducts Tejas into no. 18 Squadron 'Flying Bullets': Watch video")
Air Force's 18th squadron ready with fourth generation Tejas jets
The No.18 Squadron will be the second one to have the home-made Tejas, after the 45 Squadron based here
 "Air Force's 18th squadron ready with fourth generation Tejas jets")
After PLA-Indian troops scuffle, Chinese choppers spotted near Ladakh LAC
Government sources who requested anonymity due to knowledge of frontline operations, informed that the Chinese choppers did not cross the LAC into Indian territory in that particular area
CDS, 3 service chiefs to hold joint press meet as India fights coronavirus
The military leaders' briefing, scheduled for 6 pm, comes at a time when India is under lockdown to control the coronavirus pandemic
 "CDS, 3 service chiefs to hold joint press meet as India fights coronavirus")
Ministry of Defence inks Rs 1,200 cr contract to boost electronics sector
The deal, Modernisation of Air Field Infrastructure Phase 2 (MAFI-2), follows from an earlier contract, called MAFI-1, which TPSED won in 2011 to upgrade 30 IAF airfields.
 "Ministry of Defence inks Rs 1,200 cr contract to boost electronics sector")
Pakistan should be worried if there is a terror attack in India: IAF Chief
When asked if the Air Force is ready to take out any terrorist camp or launchpad across the Line of Control Bhadauria said, "If the situation demands so, of course, Indian Air Force is ready 24x7"
 "Pakistan should be worried if there is a terror attack in India: IAF Chief")
Tata Power SED bags Rs 1,200 cr deal to modernise 37 military airfields
The new contract is a continuation of a previous order, must be executed over next four years
 "Tata Power SED bags Rs 1,200 cr deal to modernise 37 military airfields")
15,000 Indians to be evacuated from 24 countries in 1st week starting May 7
Flights have been planned to Gulf, New York, London, Chicago, Dhaka, San Francisco and Singapore
 "15,000 Indians to be evacuated from 24 countries in 1st week starting May 7")
A salute from the sky: IAF copters shower petals to honour corona warriors
The IAF choppers and jets, including Mig-29, Sukhoi-30 and Jaguar, conducted flypasts and Army bands played patriotic tunes outside medical buildings in most districts across the country
 "A salute from the sky: IAF copters shower petals to honour corona warriors")
