Self-reliance vital to protect nation’s sovereignty: Rajnath Singh “Ukraine conflict has shown that not only defence supplies, but commercial contracts are also prone to be affected” The Hindu · May 5, 2022
AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam: Court grants bail to former Defence Secretary Shashi Kant Sharma Special Judge Arvind Kumar grants relief to Sharma on a personal bond of ₹2 lakh The Hindu · Apr 28, 2022
IAF Chief for vision document for operational–logistics during combat It helps IAF to prepare for intense and small duration operations at a short notice, he says The Hindu · Apr 28, 2022
HAL begins airframe fatigue test on Light Combat Aircraft The airframe is the same for the LCA Mk1 in service and the more capable LCA-Mk1A, 83 of which the IAF has contracted for The Hindu · Apr 27, 2022
Rajasthan: IAF helicopter called in to douse Sajjangarh sanctuary wildfire UDAIPUR: The wildfire in Sajjangarh sanctuary on Monday spread towards Badi region and destroyed a wide area of the forest in the region. The Times of India · Apr 19, 2022
Modi lauds courage of Deoghar ropeway rescue team personnel PM tells them to make a manual of their experiences which should be part of training The Hindu · Apr 13, 2022
14 more rescued from ropeway in Jharkhand's Deoghar district; 1 dead Jharkhand High Court asks State government to file affidavit on reasons for mishap, rescue mission The Hindu · Apr 12, 2022
Russia-Ukraine conflict: We are witnessing unfolding of truly hybrid warfare for first time, says IAF Chief There is a lot to learn from it, says Air Chief Marshal V. R. Chaudhari at the 7th national leadership conclave of the All India Management Association The Hindu · Apr 12, 2022
Morning Digest | Pakistan PM Imran Khan ousted in no-trust vote; IAF completes inquiry into accidental missile firing incident, and more A select list of stories to read before you start your day The Hindu · Apr 10, 2022
IAF completes inquiry into accidental missile firing incident Separately, the Philippines activates the first battalion that will induct the BrahMos missile system next year The Hindu · Apr 9, 2022
HAL ties up with IAI of Israel to convert passenger aircraft into mid-air refuellers Defence official says aircraft likely to be converted is a Boeing 767 passenger jet The Hindu · Apr 6, 2022
Rajnath Singh launches second edition of swarm drone competition for start-ups Minister addresses Air Force Commanders conference The Hindu · Apr 6, 2022
The Hindu · Apr 3, 2022 Diamond jubilee of Helicopter Training School celebrated Museum showcasing rich heritage of the IAF helicopter units opened
The Hindu · Apr 2, 2022 IAF celebrates 60 years of Chetak’s service to the nation Defence Minister, top-ranking officials and scientists join celebrations at CISF-NISA Hakimpet
The Times of India · Mar 30, 2022 Rajasthan: Sariska Tiger Reserve fire shrinks further, flames confined to 'just one hillock' JAIPUR: A fire raged within Rajasthan's Sariska Tiger Reserve for the fourth day on Wednesday but the flames were now confined to a just one pocket, after a firefighting operation involving 400 people and two IAF helicopters, officials said.
The Hindu · Mar 30, 2022 Procurement of 15 indigenous Light Combat Helicopters approved ‘With its versatile features built in for combat missions, they have export capability’
The Times of India · Mar 29, 2022 Wildfire rages in Sariska, IAF called in to join firefight JAIPUR/ALWAR: Whipped up by strong winds and assisted by the season's dry heat, a fire spread from a small area to take the form of a wildfire over a 5-square-km hilly stretch in Rajasthan's Sariska Tiger Reserve, prompting authorities to press two IAF helicopters on Tuesday to help firefighters contain…
The Times of India · Mar 28, 2022 Women flying high in the armed forces but still a miniscule minority NEW DELHI: Slowly but steadily, often with help from the Supreme Court, women are shattering multiple glass ceilings in the overwhelmingly male-dominated environs of the armed forces.
The Hindu · Mar 28, 2022 IAF ties up with IOCL to revamp logistic management of fuel for vehicles The ‘Fleet Card’ was launched on Monday by IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari at Headquarters Western Air Command, Subroto Park.
The Times of India · Mar 24, 2022 Pune: New airport will only add to people’s hassles, says Girish Bapat PUNE: The airport advisory committee chairman, Girish Bapat, on Thursday said a new facility, be it in Purandar, Supa (near Baramati) or Baramati, would be inconvenient for flyers from the city because of its distance.
The Hindu · Mar 20, 2022 IAF plans to cut downtime of fighter jets This could help bridge the shortfall of squadrons, official tells Parliamentary Standing Committee on defence.
The Hindu · Mar 17, 2022 IAF to employ ‘direct tactical planning’ for S-400 Defence Secretary tells House panel that concerted efforts made by IAF to ramp up its capability
The Hindu · Mar 16, 2022 AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam: CBI charge sheet against former Defence Secretary Shashi Kant Sharma CBI has alleged that there was a conspiracy to swing contract in favour of AgustaWestland for bribes