Indian Air Force

Watch: Republic Day Showstopper Rafale Jet's "Vertical Charlie" Manoeuvre

India News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Tuesday January 26, 2021

Republic Day 2021: A Rafale fighter jet for the first time was part of the Republic Day parade. Today's Republic Day parade drew to a close with the customary fly-past by the Indian Air Force fighter jets. The stunning "Vertical Charlie" manouevre was carried out by a Rafale jet at the 72nd Republic Day parade on Delhi's Rajpath.

India's First Woman Fighter Pilot Participates In Republic Day Fly-Past

India News | NDTV Newsdesk | Tuesday January 26, 2021

Flight Lieutenant Bhawana Kanth, the first woman in India to qualify for combat mission in a fighter jet, today became the first woman fighter pilot to participate in the Republic Day fly-past.

Rafale Aircraft Makes R-Day Flypast Debut, Performs "Vertical Charlie"

India News | Reported by Vishnu Som, Edited by Arun Nair | Tuesday January 26, 2021

A Rafale fighter jet - one of the eight inducted into the Indian Air Force over the last year - took part in the Republic Day celebrations for the first time as it carried out the demanding and spectacular "Vertical Charlie" maneuver alone and was part of the "Eklavya" formation with four other fighter jets.

Many Countries Interested In Tejas: State Aircraft Firm Chief

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday January 24, 2021

The delivery of the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) to the Indian Air Force under a Rs 48,000-crore deal will begin from March 2024 and around 16 aircraft will be rolled out annually till the completion of the total supply of 83 jets, Chairman and Managing Director of Hindustan Aeronautics Limited R Madhavan said on Sunday.

Prepared If China Gets Aggressive On Line Of Actual Control: Air Force Chief

India News | ANI | Sunday January 24, 2021

Amid threats of China getting hostile on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in the coming months, Indian Air Force Chief (IAF) Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria on Saturday said India too can be aggressive if Beijing tries to get violent.

Air Force Ready For Any Challenge From Leh To Kanyakumari: Rafale Pilot

India News | ANI | Sunday January 24, 2021

Indian Air Force's (IAF) Rafale fighter jet pilot and Squadron Leader Sarthak Kumar on Saturday asserted that the force is ready to undertake any challenge from Leh to Kanyakumari, with their fleet of Rafale jets.

Indian Air Force STAR Exam Registration Begins

Jobs | Edited by Maitree Baral | Friday January 22, 2021

The Indian Air Force will conduct an online exam, STAR, from April 18 to 22 for selection of candidates as Airmen in group 'X' trades (except education instructor trade) and group 'Y' trades (except Indian Air Force (security) and musician trades). Registration for the IAF STAR exam has begun today.

Indian, French Rafale Fighters Begin Bilateral Air Exercise In Rajasthan

India News | ANI | Thursday January 21, 2021

The Indian Air Force (IAF) started the first major international wargames involving its Rafale fighter jets in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, on Wednesday with their French counterparts.

Air Force To Deploy Rafale, Sukhoi, Mirage 2000 Jets In Exercise With France

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday January 19, 2021

The Indian Air Force will deploy its Rafale, Sukhoi and Mirage 2000 combat jets besides other key assets in a five-day mega air exercise with French air and space force that begins near Jodhpur on Wednesday.

Indian Air Force STAR Exam Registration Begins On January 22

Jobs | Edited by Maitree Baral | Wednesday January 20, 2021

Online registration for Indian Air Force's STAR exam will begin on January 22. Candidates can apply till February 7.

Rafale Air Show In Republic Day Parade For The First Time This Year

India News | Press Trust of India | Monday January 18, 2021

The newly inducted Rafale fighter aircraft will feature in India's Republic Day parade on January 26 and culminate the flypast by carrying out the ''Vertical Charlie'' formation, the Indian Air Force (IAF) said on Monday.

10 Things To Know About The Tejas Light Combat Aircraft

India News | Reported by Vishnu Som, Edited by Stela Dey | Wednesday January 13, 2021

The union cabinet today approved the purchase of 73 Tejas LCA fighter jets and 10 trainer aircraft for a cost of Rs 45,696 crore. In a statement issued this evening the government said the 73 Tejas LCA fighter aircraft would become "a potent platform to meet the operational requirements of the Indian Air Force". The decision was taken at a meeting ...

Ex-Air Force Man Arrested For Running Fake Job Racket: Delhi Police

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday January 7, 2021

A former corporal of the Indian Air Force was arrested for allegedly cheating several people on the pretext of getting them jobs in the force and the Railways, police said on Thursday.

Indian Air Force's MiG-21 Aircraft Crashes In Rajasthan, Pilot Safe

India News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday January 5, 2021

A MiG-21 aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed on Tuesday night near Suratgarh in Rajasthan, officials said.

Air Force Continues Operations To Douse Dzouko Wildfire At Manipur-Nagaland Border

India News | ANI | Monday January 4, 2021

Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopters continued operations to douse the fire in Dzouku Valley near Kohima on Monday.