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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”.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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:

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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.

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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

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…

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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…

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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

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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.

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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

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:

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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.

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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,…

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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

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Payment crisis leads to uncertainty over India-Russia defence deals

Three of the five S-400 regiments contracted under a $5.43 billion deal in 2018 have been delivered but the other two are delayed

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Himachal: Choppers carried out over 50 sorties in last 48 hours, rescued over 780 people, says IAF

Choppers belonging to the Western Air Command carried out over 50 sorties over the last 48 hours, rescuing over 780 citizens in the flood-affected areas of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Two killed in Joshimath as heavy rain ravages the hills

Two dead, five critically injured in Uttarakhand house collapse; IAF rescues 5,040 people in Himachal Pradesh. In Uttarakhand, two people died and five were critically injured after a house collapse in Helang

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'Wrong dates, facts': Sachin Pilot slams Amit Malviya over claim that Rajesh Pilot dropped bombs on Mizoram

In a post on X, Amit Malviya had claimed that Rajesh Pilot and Suresh Kalmadi were flying the Indian Air Force planes that bombed Aizawl, the capital of Mizoram, on March 5, 1966.

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