Indian Air Force

Already Considering Vendors For 110 Fighter Jets: Nirmala Sitharaman

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Friday December 14, 2018

The government has "not forgotten" the Indian Air Force or IAF's requirements and is already considering the bids received through a Request for Information (RFI) for procurement of 110 fighter jets, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in New Delhi on Friday.

No Probe Into Rafale Deal, Supreme Court Dismisses Petition

India News | Edited by Anindita Sanyal | Friday December 14, 2018

An investigation is not needed into the deal for 36 Rafale fighter jets, which is at the heart of a huge government-opposition row, the Supreme Court said today, dismissing petitions. The government had opposed it, questioning the court's expertise to review the Rs. 59,000-crore deal for 36 planes with French firm Dassault. The court has said the p...

Air Force Has 13 Per Cent Women Officers, Highest Among 3 Armed Forces

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday December 13, 2018

Indian Air Force has 13.09 per cent of women officers, the highest among all three armed forces, Minister of State for Defence Subhash Bhamre said on Wednesday.

India To Soon Launch 2,250 Kg Satellite For Indian Air Force

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday December 12, 2018

India will be launching GSAT 7A, a military communication satellite for the Indian Air Force (IAF), on December 19 with its Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV Mk II) rocket, said Indian space agency.

Air Force Conducts Combined Guided Firing Of 4 Surface-To-Air Missiles

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday December 9, 2018

In a first-of-its-kind exercise code-named CROSS BOW-18, the Indian Air Force successfully conducted combined guided weapons firing of Surface-to-Air Missiles from the Air Force Station at Suryalanka in Andhra Pradesh.

AFCAT 2019 Online Application Ongoing; Last Date To Apply December 30

Jobs | NDTV Education Team | Tuesday December 4, 2018

Indian Air Force has begun the online application process for AFCAT 2019. AFCAT 2019 will be conducted onFebruary 16 and 17, 2019.

Punjab Approves Civil Terminal At Air Force Station In Ludhiana

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday December 4, 2018

The Punjab Cabinet on Monday approved the setting up of a new international civil terminal at the Indian Air Force station at Halwara in Ludhiana district.

"Rafale On Track, First Jets By 2019": Air Force Chief's Assurance

India News | Written by Ratnadip Choudhury | Thursday November 29, 2018

The Indian Air Force chief today reiterated that there will be no delay in the delivery of Rafale fighter aircraft from France, and the first jets should arrive by 2019. But he refused to comment on specific questions in this connection.

Kerala Government Gets Huge Bill For Flood Relief, Airlifting Ops

Kerala News | Written by Sneha Mary Koshy | Friday November 30, 2018

The Kerala government has received a bill of over Rs 33 crore to be paid to the Controller of Defence Accounts, and this includes the airlift services provided by the Indian Air Force during the massive deluge in August this year.

Air Force Trainer Aircraft Crashes In Telangana, Pilot Injured

Telangana News | ANI | Wednesday November 28, 2018

A trainee aircraft which took off from Hakimpet Air Force station on Wednesday crashed in Bahupeta in Telangana's Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district.

Rafale Deal Controversy Won't Dent Air Force's Image: Air Marshal Nambiar

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Tuesday November 20, 2018

The image of Indian Air Force will not be dented due to the controversy over the Rafale fighter jets deal, said Air Marshal Raghunath Nambiar, the deputy chief of IAF.

To Win Any Future Wars, Air Force Chief's Push For "Joint Planning"

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday November 18, 2018

Chief of Air Staff BS Dhanoa has strongly pitched for institutionalised structure for joint planning among the Indian Air Force, Navy and Army so that the country wins any war in future in the "shortest possible" time.

Bihar's Darbhanga To Witness First Ever Air Show By Forces

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday November 18, 2018

In a first, the Indian Air Force will be holding an air show at Darbhanga Air Force Station in Bihar on November 20, showcasing its skill and attracting youths to join the prestigious force, IAF officials said.

India Developing Defence System For More Capable Missiles: Senior Officer

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday November 17, 2018

Noting that that Russian-made S-400 Triumf missile system is one of the most advanced air defence systems, Eastern Air Command Chief, Air Marshal Raghunath Nambiar on Friday said India is also developing systems to defend itself against ballistic missiles of more capability.

Air Force Officers At Rafale Hearing, Top Court Says "Different War Room"

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday November 15, 2018

This is a different kind of war room and you all can go to your war rooms", the Supreme Court Wednesday after interacting with senior Indian Air Force (IAF) officers in the case pertaining to the import of Rafale fighter jets from France.