Indian Air Force

Rajnath Singh To Inaugurate Induction Of Sukhoi-30 Fighter Squadron In Tamil Nadu

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday January 15, 2020

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will inaugurate the induction ceremony of SU-30 fighter squadron at the Air Force Station in Tamil Nadu's Thanjavur, Air Marshal Amit Tiwari said on Wednesday.

Indian Air Force Recruitment Rally In Telangana Begins On January 17

Jobs | Edited by Maitree Baral | Tuesday January 14, 2020

The Indian Air Force (IAF) would conduct recruitment rally in Telangana from January 17 to January 21. IAF will hold the test at JNTUH College of Engineering, Sultanpur, Sangareddy, Telangana.

Twitter Wishes Rakesh Sharma, First Indian In Space, On His Birthday

India News | Edited by Aditi Ghosh | Monday January 13, 2020

Former Indian Air Force pilot Rakesh Sharma, who became the first Indian to travel to space in 1984, celebrated his birthday today.

IAF Officer Arrested For Posing As Amit Shah On Phone In Madhya Pradesh

Cities | Press Trust of India | Saturday January 11, 2020

Madhya Pradesh Special Task Force (STF) has arrested a senior Indian Air Force 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.

NDTV Exclusive: First Look At Futuristic Variant Of India's Tejas Fighter

India News | Written by Vishnu Som | Sunday January 5, 2020

In twelve years from now, a twin engine variant of India's Tejas fighter could start replacing Russian built MiG-29K jets deployed on board the Indian Navy's aircraft carriers INS Vikramaditya and Vikrant which is yet to be inducted.

4 IAF Pilots Selected, Design Phase Of Manned Mission Over: ISRO Chief

India News | Edited by Stela Dey | Thursday January 2, 2020

Four pilots of the Indian Air Force have been selected for training to go to space in India's first ever manned mission, scheduled to take place by mid-2022, Indian Space Research Organisation or ISRO chief K Sivan told NDTV today. The pilots have already undergone medical tests in India and Russia, and will now receive training there, Mr Sivan sai...

Air Force Chief Formally Inducts Dornier Aircraft Into 41 Otters Sqaudron

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday December 31, 2019

Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief RKS Bhadauria has formally inducted the light utility aircraft Dornier into No. 41 "Otters" Squadron, a statement by the central government said.

Chief Of Defence Staff's Age Limit Fixed At 65 Years

India News | Edited by Anuj Pant | Sunday December 29, 2019

After approving the creation of the Chief of Defence Staff or CDS, the government today amended rules, putting a cap on the age limit for the post to 65 years, according to a notification released by the Defence Ministry.

Ex-Air Force Officer, Wife Killed In Delhi Hit-And-Run, Accused Arrested

Delhi News | Edited by Arun Nair | Saturday December 28, 2019

A 69-year-old retired group captain of the Indian Air Force and his wife died on Friday after they were hit by a speeding car driven by a BBA student near their locality in south west Delhi's Dwarka.

IAF Bids Farewell To Its Last 'Swing-Wing' Fighter, The MiG-27

India News | Written by Vishnu Som | Friday December 27, 2019

For 35 years, a curiously designed fighter-bomber has been at the forefront of the Indian Air Force's (IAF) attack fleet. The MiG-27, known to NATO as the 'Flogger' and to the IAF as 'Bahadur' flew its last sortie today.

Air Force's MiG-27 To Take To Skies One Last Time Today

India News | Press Trust of India | Friday December 27, 2019

The MiG-27 fighter, which proved to be an "ace attacker" during the 1999 Kargil War, will roar through the skies for one last time today after serving the Indian Air Force or IAF for over three decades.

Puducherry Cafe Makes 321 Kg Chocolate Statue In Honour Of Abhinandan Varthaman

Tamil Nadu News | ANI | Thursday December 26, 2019

A cafe of chocolates and chocolate desserts in Puducherry has shown its respect to the Indian Air Force pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman by making a chocolate statue in his honour.

Last Squadron Of MiG 27 To Be Decommissioned In Jodhpur On December 27

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday December 24, 2019

IAF's "lethal" fighter aircraft MiG 27, which proved to be "ace attacker" during the 1999 Kargil war and earned nickname of "Bahadur" from pilots, are all set to pass into the glorious history of country's air force on Friday when their last squadron of seven planes will have its last sortie from Jodhpur air base.

Indian Air Force Announces Airmen Recruitment

Jobs | Edited by Anisha Singh | Sunday December 15, 2019

Indian Air Force has announced Airmen recruitment in Group 'X' Trades and Group 'Y' Trades.

We Were Ready To Strike Pak Army Brigades Day After Balakot: Ex-Air Chief BS Dhanoa

India News | Written by Vishnu Som | Sunday December 15, 2019

In his first remarks since he retired earlier this year, former Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa has said that India was on the verge of escalating the conflict along the Line of Control (LoC) had the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) struck targets on Indian territory a day after the IAF strike on Balakot on February 26 this year.