Indian Air Force (IAF) chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari presented the Vayu Sena Medal – Gallantry to officers on 89th Air Force Day, at Hindan airbase on Friday. IAF is celebrating its 89th anniversary today. On the occasion of Air Force Day, the parade was held at Hindon Air Base in Uttar […]
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IAF conducts full dress rehearsal at Hindon Air Base ahead of 89th anniversary
Indian Air Force conducted a full dress rehearsal at Hindon Air Base in Ghaziabad on Wednesday ahead of the 89th anniversary of IAF on October 8. “A scintillating air display by various aircraft will be the hallmark of the Air Force Day Parade-cum-investiture Ceremony at Air Force Station Hindan (Ghaziabad),” said a release issued by the Ministry of Defence. […]
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IAF chief addresses Central Air Command, urges stronger physical, cyber security
Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria on Thursday addressed the top brass of the Central Air Command and urged them to ensure robust physical and cyber security of airbases and assets. In his address to the Commanders, the Air Chief emphasised the need for critical analysis to enhance operational preparedness, focus […]
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Zen Technologies bags Rs 155 crore order from IAF, stock up 10 pc
Defence training solutions provider Zen Technologies said on Friday it has secured an order of Rs 155 crore from Indian Air Force (IAF) for supply of counter unmanned aircraft systems (CUAS). The company said it emerged as the lead runner on the back of superior product quality at at competitive pricing. The order will be […]
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IAF’s flight likely to airlift 46 Afghan Hindus, Sikhs from Kabul Airport today
An Indian Air Force (IAF) special flight, carrying stranded Indian nationals and 46 Afghan Hindus and Sikhs, is expected to take off from Kabul Airport on Monday. Indian World Forum President Puneet Singh Chandhok said international forces have escorted the evacuees to the Indian Air Force aircraft. According to him, […]
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IAF chief RKS Bhadauria attends Commanders’ Conference of Maintenance Command in Nagpur
Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria, Chief of Air Staff attended the Commanders’ Conference of Maintenance Command at Vayu Sena Nagar, Nagpur on 11-12 August. The two-day event was attended by Commanders of Base Repair Depots, Equipment Depots, and other Stations/ Units under Maintenance Command, who reviewed ongoing projects and took stock of goals and […]
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IAF helicopters deployed to douse fire in J-K’s Ramban
The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Tuesday deployed its two Mi 17 V5 helicopters to douse a fire that had broken out in Hijwa village of Ramban district of Jammu and Kashmir. “IAF had received a request on this matter at about 2:15 pm that day. Two Mi 17 V5 helicopters were quickly deployed from Udhampur and Srinagar […]
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The IAF transport fleet is supporting the fight against COVID-19
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has been pressed into service for transporting medical personnel, critical equipment and medicines to COVID-19 hospitals and facilities across the country. India is facing a massive shortage of medical-grade oxygen and several hospitals across the country are in panic mode. Taking to Twitter, the IAF […]
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Amit Shah hails IAF on 2nd anniversary of Balakot air strikes
On the second anniversary of Balakot air strikes, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday said the Indian Air Force (IAF) had again made clear the policies of New India against terrorism by responding to the Pulwama terror attack. “On this day in 2019, the Indian Air Force had again made clear […]
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Rajnath Singh salutes IAF on 2nd anniversary of Balakot air strikes
On the second anniversary of Balakot air strikes, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday saluted the exceptional courage and diligence of the Indian Air Force (IAF) and said “the success of strikes has shown India’s strong will to act against terrorism”. “On the anniversary of Balakot Air Strikes, I salute the exceptional […]
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IAF Chief meets Sudanese Cdr of Air Force to enhance bilateral cooperation, training mechanisms
Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria on Thursday met Lt Gen Issameldin Saeid Koko Abdalrrahman, Commander of Air Force, Sudan, and discussed measures to enhance bilateral cooperation and training mechanisms between the two Air Forces. “CAS met with Lt Gen Issameldin Saeid Koko Abdalrrahman, Cdr of Air Force, Sudan […]
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IAF officer held for posing as Amit Shah in call to MP Guv
Madhya Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has arrested a senior IAF officer for allegedly posing as Union Home Minister Amit Shah in a phone call to state Governor Lalji Tandon to facilitate his friend’s appointment as the vice-chancellor of a medical university, an official said on Friday. Indian Air Force […]