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Boeing delivers all of 37 military helicopters to IAF amid LAC standoff

Boeing said it completed delivery of all 22 Apache and 15 Chinook military helicopters to the IAF and is fully committed to meet their operational needs of the Indian armed forces

IAF carrying out intensive night-time operations over Eastern Ladakh

Notwithstanding the strong winds and the chilling weather, the ground crew and pilots are flying using even very small windows when the wind speed is low

IAF ramping up deployment in key bases along LAC amid border row with China

The IAF has also pressed into service a fleet of C-17 Globemaster III transport aircraft as well as C-130J Super Hercules in transporting heavy military equipment and weaponry

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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 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'.

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

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

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.

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"