Indian Air Force

Air Force's Massive C-130J Super Hercules Transport Aircraft To Land On Lucknow-Agra Expressway

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Saturday October 21, 2017

A C-130J transport aircraft with special forces commandos and frontline fighters from the Indian Air Force's inventory will be part of an exercise to use highways as landing strips next week.

20 Air Force Planes To Land On Agra Expressway Next Week In Special Drill

India News | Edited By Debanish Achom | Friday October 20, 2017

Twenty planes of the Indian Air Force will land on the Lucknow-Agra Expressway next week in an exercise that will help the IAF operate in a wide range of emergency situations, a defence spokesperson said

India, Russia To Hold First 'Tri-Service' War Games Starting This Week

India News | Agence France-Presse | Tuesday October 17, 2017

India and Russia will hold large-scale military exercises engaging their armies, navies and air forces for the first time, said the Defence Ministry.

IAF Commandos Killed In Jammu And Kashmir Were Part Of 1st Batch Attached To Army For Anti-Terror Training

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 12, 2017

The two Garud Commandos of the Indian Air Force, who were killed in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir yesterday, were part of the first batch of IAF personnel attached to the Army for anti-terror training in the wake of the Pathankot attack.

2 Air Force Commandos Killed During Encounter In Kashmir's Bandipora

India News | Written by Nazir Masoodi | Wednesday October 11, 2017

Two Indian Air Force commandos training with the army were killed in a fierce encounter with terrorists in Kashmir's Bandipora early this morning. Two terrorists have been shot dead.

Air Force's First 3 Women Fighter Pilots May Fly Mig-21 Bisons From November

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday October 8, 2017

The first three women fighter pilots of the country are likely to fly the MiG-21 Bison jets, one of the potent combat aircraft in the IAF's armoury.

Present Environment May Require Us To Fight 'Short, Swift War': Air Chief BS Dhanoa

India News | NDTV News Desk | Sunday October 8, 2017

The Indian Air Force is prepared to fight a "short and swift war" at a short notice, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa said today. "The nature of conflict in the present geo-political environment may require us to fight a short and swift war for which we need to be alert and prepared to fight on a short notice," he said, speaking at the 85th Air Force Da...

Air Force Day In The Backdrop Of Arunachal Crash That Killed 7 Airmen

India News | Edited by Shylaja Varma | Sunday October 8, 2017

The Indian Air Force is celebrating its 85th Air Force Day with a large parade. A series of IAF air displays will be organised at the Hindon air base near Delhi

Beijing Says Healthy Relationship Serves Interest Of Both India, China

World News | Press Trust of India | Saturday October 7, 2017

China today said a healthy and stable relationship with India serves the fundamental interests of both the countries, as it downplayed the remarks by the Indian Air Force chief about a two-front war.

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Visits Jamnagar Air Force Station, Sits In MiG-29 Fighter

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday October 7, 2017

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman paid a visit to Jamnagar Air Force Station today and took first hand information about the role and nature of operations undertaken by the Indian Air Force at the air base.

Super Hercules To Play Vital Role During Conflicts: Indian Air Force

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday October 7, 2017

The C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft, a squadron of which has been set up here, has the capability to play an important role in case of a military conflict, Air Vice Marshal Vikram Singh said here today.

Indian Air Force's Helicopter Crash Highlights: 7 Military Personnel Dead

India News | Friday October 6, 2017

Five military personnel were killed and one critically wounded when an Indian Air Force helicopter crashed at Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh this morning.

7 Dead In Air Force Chopper Crash Near Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang

India News | Reported by Vishnu Som, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Friday October 6, 2017

An Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopter crashed near Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh this morning, killing all seven military personnel on board.

'Expect No Restraint': Pakistan's Warning To India Against Surgical Strikes

India News | NDTV News Desk | Friday October 6, 2017

Hours after Indian Air Force Chief BS Dhanoa said India had the capability of responding at short notice to a nuclear threat and locating, striking targets across the border, Pakistan's Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif warned, "If that happens, nobody should expect restraint from us".

3 Indian Air Force Women Pilots To Make History, Set To Fly Military Jets

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday October 5, 2017

The first three women fighter pilots of the country are set to script history next month when they will fly military jets after completing a strenuous training in the coming three weeks.

Ready For Two-Front War, There's A Plan B, Says Air Force Chief

India News | Reported by Vishnu Som | Thursday October 5, 2017

The Indian Air Force has the capability of locating, fixing and striking across the border, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa today said.

India, France Discuss Strengthening Of Defence, Security Ties

India News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday October 4, 2017

India and France today discussed strengthening of ties in all areas, including defence and security, when Philippe Etienne, Diplomatic Advisor to French President Emanuel Macron, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi

Indian Air Force Enhances Night Flying By Combat Jets To Boost Strike Power

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 3, 2017

In order to be better equipped to deal with security threats, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has decided to increase the time it trains its combat jets for night flying from the current rate of 30 per cent. This is being done in all the air force's frontline bases so that the air force has a major tactical advantage over its adversaries.

Ambala, Hasimara Airforce Bases Being Readied For Rafale Jets

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday October 1, 2017

The Indian Air Force or IAF has initiated major infrastructure upgrade at its frontline base in Ambala for deployment of the first squadron of the Rafale jets which will give India greater "potency" over Pakistan as these will be capable of carrying nuclear weapons and other missiles.

China Inducts Its First Stealth Fighter Jet Chengdu J-20

World News | Press Trust of India | Thursday September 28, 2017

China today announced commissioning its first radar-evading J-20 stealth fighter jets into military service, giving its air force an edge in the region. The flight tests of J-20 jets are being conducted as scheduled, spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defence Col. Wu Qian told reporters in Beijing

Jamia Millia Islamia Opens UG, PG Programmes For Army Personnel

Education | Written By Maitree Baral | Friday September 29, 2017

Earlier, Jamia had signed MoUs with Indian Air Force and Indian Navy as well. This has enabled close to 12000 personnel to pursue higher education and improve their career prospects.

Air Force Trainer Jet Crashes Near Hyderabad, Pilot Ejects Safely

South | Edited by Nidhi Sethi | Thursday September 28, 2017

An Indian Air Force training aircraft crashed in Hyderabad today, Air Force sources said. The two-seat trainer was being flown by a flight cadet, who escaped unhurt, they added. The aircraft has been completely destroyed in the mishap. A court of inquiry will ascertain the cause.

HIGHLIGHTS: Indian Air Force Marshal Arjan Singh Cremated With Full State Honours

India News | Edited By Bhanu Priya Vyas | Monday September 18, 2017

Indian Air Force Marshal Arjan Singh, nation's oldest serving military officer is being accorded a state funeral today at Brar Square in New Delhi.

17-Gun Salute, Fly-Past For Arjan Singh, Marshal Of Indian Air Force

India News | Edited by Shylaja Varma | Monday September 18, 2017

The funeral of Arjan Singh, Marshal of the Indian Air Force and legendary fighter pilot, took place today with full state honours in the capital. The 98-year-old war hero died of a cardiac arrest on Saturday. The national flag is being flown at half-mast at all government buildings in Delhi today in tribute to the only five-star rank Air Force offi...

President, Nirmala Sitharaman Pay Homage To Arjan Singh At His Residence

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday September 17, 2017

President Ram Nath Kovind, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman along with three service chiefs today paid their tributes to the Late Marshal of the Indian Air Force, Arjan Singh, at his residence in New Delhi.

State Funeral Tomorrow For Arjan Singh, Marshal Of Indian Air Force

India News | Edited by Shylaja Varma | Sunday September 17, 2017

The government will accord state funeral to Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh who died on Saturday. He was 98. The last rites will be performed in New Delhi at 10 am. A Home Ministry spokesperson said the national flag will be flown at half-mast as a mark of respect.

Arjan Singh: India's Oldest Serving Military Officer, Hero Of 1965 War

People | Reported By Vishnu Som, Written By Aloke Tikku | Sunday September 17, 2017

Back in September 1965, the Chief of Air Staff was summoned to the Defence Minister's office. Pakistan was targetting the vital town of Akhnoor in Jammu and Kashmir as part of Operation Grand Slam. The army needed air support. The government needed to know how quickly the Indian Air Force would be ready for operations. Air Force Chief Arjan Singh r...

Arjan Singh, Marshal of Indian Air Force, Dies At 98

India News | NDTV News Desk | Saturday September 16, 2017

Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh, the only officer of the Air Force to be promoted to five-star rank, has died at 98. He was admitted to the Army's Research and Referral hospital in Delhi this morning after he suffered a cardiac arrest.

Arjan Singh, Marshal of Indian Air Force, Critically Ill

India News | Edited by Arun Nair | Saturday September 16, 2017

Arjan Singh, Marshal of Indian Air Force and the only officer of the IAF to be promoted to five-star rank, was on Saturday admitted to hospital after he suffered a cardiac arrest.

Arjan Singh, Marshal Of Indian Air Force, Critically Ill

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday September 16, 2017

Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh, famous for his role in the 1965 India-Pakistan war, has been hospitalised and his condition is stated to be critical.