Israeli Air Force Chief Gives Ultimatum To Pilots Protesting Judicial Reform Pilots must return to service or risk being removed from the IAF ahead of international exercise. Zenger · Oct 4, 2023
Here are the big stories from Karnataka today Karnataka Today newsletter: HAL hands over first LCA Tejas twin seater aircraft to IAF, and more The Hindu · Oct 4, 2023
HAL hands over first LCA Tejas twin seater aircraft to IAF HAL hands over first LCA Tejas twin seater aircraft to IAF. It is a light weight, multi-role 4.5 generation aircraft with advanced features. This adds India to the list of few countries with such capabilities. The Hindu · Oct 4, 2023
Indian Air Force receives first LCA Tejas trainer aircraft from HAL Indian Air Force (IAF) chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari received the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas twin-seater trainer aircraft from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Chief Managing Director CB Ananthakrishnan in Bengaluru. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Oct 4, 2023
Morning Digest | Kevin McCarthy becomes the first Speaker ever to be ousted in a U.S. House vote; Delhi Police arrest NewsClick founder, HR head in alleged terror case and more The Hindu’s Morning Digest brings readers a select list of stories to start the day The Hindu · Oct 4, 2023
IAF looking at procurement contracts worth over ₹2.5 lakh crore, says Air chief On the situation along the LAC with China, the Air Chief said the operational plans of the IAF were dynamic and can change as per the developing situation. He said that in places where the IAF “cannot counter in terms of numbers”, it will do so through “better tactics”. The Hindu · Oct 3, 2023
IAF to induct Astra missiles by end-2023 The IAF plans to arm its frontline fighters with the Astra-MK1 and officials have said that the Astra-2 would become the mainstay of the IAF’s BVR missile arsenal, reducing import dependency. The Hindu · Oct 2, 2023
Himachal Pradesh: Air Force evacuates critical patient in complete darkness SHIMLA: In a late-night operation, the Indian Air Force evacuated a critical patient from Bhuntar in Himachal Pradesh on Sunday. The Times of India · Oct 2, 2023
IAF chopper makes emergency landing in Madhya Pradesh, all six persons on board safe: police The aircraft, of IAF’s III HU unit, made the “emergency” landing in a sugarcane field near a lake in Dungariya village, nearly 60 km from the Bhopal district headquarters The Hindu · Oct 1, 2023
IAF holds aerial display in Bhopal to mark its 91st anniversary The Indian Air Force (IAF) held an aerial display over Bhojtal Lake in Madhya Pradesh's Bhopal to mark its 91st anniversary, treating the city with thrilling aerobatic performances, showcasing the nation's air prowess today. Read further on Dynamite News: Dynamite News · Sep 30, 2023
SC orders IAF, Army to pay ₹1.54 crore to veteran who contracted HIV through blood transfusion at field hospital SC holds IAF, Army liable to pay ₹1.54 cr. to veteran infected with HIV via blood transfusion. Court chastises govt. for lack of dignity, honour & compassion towards veteran. Records show veteran was stonewalled & discriminated against. Court reminds Armed Forces of their duty to ensure highest safety standards. The Hindu · Sep 27, 2023
IAF inducts C-295 transport aircraft, starts phasing out legacy Avro aircraft IAF inducts 1st C-295 aircraft in Ghaziabad, boosting logistics capabilities. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended the ceremony. IAF chief Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari & Airbus officials present. Aircraft unveiled at hangar of Squadron No. 11. India sealed ₹21,935-crore deal with Airbus for 56 C-295 jets. The Hindu · Sep 25, 2023
IAF helicopter makes trial landing at Sathram airstrip in Idukki IAF helicopter trial-landed at Sathram airstrip, Idukki to inspect chances of using it for disaster management. NCC officials said the landing was successful and PWD directed to complete more work. NCC applied for permission to construct approach road and remove embankment. A portion of airstrip washed away in July 2022… The Hindu · Sep 21, 2023
IAF's Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team to perform air show in Jammu to celebrate 76th anniversary of J-K’s accession The Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Government of Union Territory Jammu and Kashmir are organising an air show at Air Force Station Jammu on September 22 to commemorate 76 years of the accession of Jammu and Kashmir into the Indian Union and to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Air… Dynamite News · Sep 21, 2023
The Hindu · Sep 17, 2023 MP rain: IAF chopper rescues pregnant woman and kin from house roof in flooded area Amid incessant rains in Ujjain district, the information was received that a man is stranded with his pregnant wife in their house in a flooded area.
The Hindu · Sep 13, 2023 IAF chief takes delivery of first C-295 transport aircraft in Spain Airbus Defence and Space handed over first of 56 C-295 transport aircraft to Indian Air Force, kick-starting delivery of ₹21,935-crore project. Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid foundation stone of manufacturing facility in Vadodara. Aircraft to replace ageing Avro-748 planes, capable of transporting 71 troops, airdropping paratroops and loads, and medical…
The Hindu · Sep 12, 2023 Foundation stone laid for airfield within striking distance of LAC in Ladakh Defence Minister Rajnath Singh virtually lays foundation stone for Nyoma airfield in Ladakh, inaugurates Nechiphu tunnel in Arunachal. Inaugurates 90 projects worth ₹2,900 crore across 11 States/UTs. Nyoma airfield to boost air infrastructure, Nechiphu tunnel to provide all-weather connectivity to Tawang. BRO completes projects in record time, civil-military fusion needed…
The Hindu · Sep 4, 2023 IAF Western Air Command’s annual exercise gets underway The annual training exercise, Trishul, of the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Western Air Command (WAC) began today. It will see activation of all air assets and force multipliers spread across the LOC with Pakistan to the LAC with China
The Hindu · Sep 1, 2023 Air Marshal S Shrinivas takes over as AFA Commandant Air Marshal Shrinivas, a science graduate from National Defence Academy, was commissioned into the fighter stream of the IAF in June 1987 and is a ‘Category A’ Qualified Flying Instructor.
The Hindu · Aug 27, 2023 IAF holds study to identify transport fleet requirement The Indian Air Force, which is looking to procure Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA), is carrying out a comprehensive study.
Dynamite News · Aug 27, 2023 Five MiG-29 jets of IAF participating in mega war game in Egypt The Indian Air Force (IAF) deployed five MiG-29 combat jets, six transport aircraft and a group of its special forces personnel at a 21-day multilateral war game in Egypt that began on Sunday. Read further on Dynamite News:
The Hindu · Aug 27, 2023 Morning Digest | G-20 nations arrive at consensus on issues of cultural heritage; videos of attack on Muslim child in U.P. taken down on X, and more Read a daily selection of top stories from across India and the world by The Hindu to start your day
The Hindu · Aug 26, 2023 IAF banking on indigenous fighter aircraft to prevent numbers going below current level IAF puts weight behind LCA project, hopes for expedited deliveries and additional orders to arrest fighter strength falling. LCA trainers urgently required; 8 expected by end of FY.
The Hindu · Aug 24, 2023 IAF looking to order another 90 LCA-MK1A fighter jets IAF looks to order 90 more LCA-MK1A jets, in addition to 83 already contracted. The MK1A is more capable than the current LCA-MK1, with delivery of 3 aircraft in Feb 2024 and 16/yr for 5 yrs. IAF also looking to order 90 LCA-MK2, which features enhanced range, endurance, OBOGS, Scalp,…
The Hindu · Aug 20, 2023 Labourer arrested for venturing into restricted area of Indian Air Force The HAL police arrested a 38-year-old man for venturing into the restricted Indian Air Fore area