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Defence Ministry clears procurement of 97 Tejas LCA for IAF, over 150 Prachand helicopters

In major decisions, the Defence Ministry on Thursday cleared the proposal for acquiring 97 Light Combat Aircraft Mark 1A fighter jets for the Indian Air Force at a cost of around Rs 65,000 crore. Read Further on Dynamite News:

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Indian Air Force's Surya Kiran team puts up spectacular show ahead of World Cup final

Ahmedabad: Surya Kiran Acrobatic Team of IAF put on a 10-min show b4 World Cup final. Nine Hawk Mk-132 SKAT aircrafts made history. 52nd Squadron pilots performed in Hawk advanced trainer jets. India, w/ 10 consecutive wins, and Australia, w/ 8-game winning spree, in final.

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IAF choppers made 404 sorties to ferry polling staff in Naxal-hit Bastar during Chhattisgarh 1st phase elections: Official

IAF conducted 404 sorties with 8 MI-17 choppers for 6 days in Naxal-affected Bastar division for Chhattisgarh polls, ferrying 853 polling team members to 43 locations. 860 polling party members were sent to 156 polling stations in 5 districts. IAF's effort ensured smooth conduct of polls despite Naxalite attacks in…

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IAF choppers made 404 sorties to ferry polling staff in Naxal-hit Bastar during Chhattisgarh 1st phase elections: Official

The Indian Air Force conducted 404 sorties with eight MI-17 choppers for six days, ferrying polling parties along with voting machines in Naxal-affected Bastar division during the recently held first phase of Chhattisgarh polls, a senior election official said on Friday.

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IAF signs contract with Indian manufacturer for Automatic Weather Stations procurement

The Indian Air Force recently signed a contract with an Indian manufacturer for the procurement of Automatic Weather Stations at 82 IAF locations, according to an official statement from the IAF.

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PM Modi extends greetings to air warriors on IAF foundation day

PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh & Yogi Adityanath wish Indian Air Force personnel on 91st Air Force Foundation Day. IAF celebrates with parade & air display in Prayagraj. IAF established in 1932, first operational squadron created in 1933. Valour, commitment & dedication of IAF ensure skies are safe.

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IAF to unveil new ensign at Air Force Day parade on October 8

IAF unveils new ensign at Air Force Day parade in Prayagraj. CDS Gen Anil Chauhan & ACM VR Chaudhari attending. Parade traditionally held at Hindon airbase till 2021.

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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:

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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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Meitei group meets Rajnath, demands withdrawal of Assam Rifles from Manipur

The Defence Minister was also requested for the destruction of poppies with aircraft of the Indian Air Force. Mr. Rajnath gave assurance that it will be done if State government approaches the Union Government

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Airbus hands over first C295 tactical plane to India in historic military deal

Airbus Industries delivered the first of 56 C295 military aircraft to India this week as part of a landmark deal that will allow the South Asian nation to build the tactical cargo plane on its soil.

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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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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.

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Indian Air Force to conduct recruitment rally for Medical Assistant trades

The Indian Air Force will conduct an Airmen Recruitment Rally for the Medical Assistant Trade (General and Pharmacist) from September 12 to 19 for eligible and desirous male candidates. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Gehlot defends Sachin Pilot’s father on Mizoram bombing controversy

The BJP’s attack on the late Rajesh Pilot over the 1966 Mizoram bombing controversy became an occasion for Congress rivals in Rajasthan to close ranks, as Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot lambasted the BJP for insulting the Congress leader, who had served in the Indian Air Force and died in 2000.

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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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Karnataka Chief Minister asks Centre to hold air show during Dasara in Mysuru

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Thursday met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi and requested him to hold an air show by the Indian Air Force in Mysuru during Dasara celebrations from October 15 to 24.

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Defence forces to jointly maintain common weapon platforms like Rafales, Apaches, Predators

In a step aimed to help save funds in a big way, the Department of Military Affairs (DMA) is working towards creating a system where maintenance of common weapon systems and platforms are done jointly by forces. Read further on Dynamite News:

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IAF moves LCA Tejas jets to Kashmir for flying experience in valley

The Indian Air Force has moved its indigenous Light Combat Aircraft Tejas to Jammu and Kashmir for the fleet to gain experience in flying in the valleys of the union territory situated along the border with Pakistan.

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Pixxel wins grant for manufacturing miniaturized multi-payload satellites for IAF

Bengaluru-based space startup Pixxel has won a multi-crore grant from Innovations for Defence Excellence under the Ministry of Defence (iDEX) for the Mission DefSpace Challenge under iDEX Prime (Space), to manufacture miniaturized multi-payload satellites for the Indian Air Force.

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Students from city schools visit SAC headquarters

Visit was in connection with the 40th Raising Day of the SAC on July 19

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IAF carried out 48 sorties in flood relief operations in Punjab, Himachal

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has in the past 48 hours carried a total 40 sorties as part of its Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief operations in the flood-hit Himachal Pradesh and Punjab. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Air Commodore V.M. Reddy assumes charge as DDG of NCC Directorate (AP and Telangana)

Commissioned in the fighter stream of the Indian Air Force in December, 1989, Air Commodore Reddy is a pilot attack instructor and also commanded a Remotely Piloted Aircraft Squadron, Electronic Warfare Range and a frontline fighter base.

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Agniveer Vayu trainees graduate

The passing-out parade of the first batch of Agniveer Vayu (non-combatants) of the Indian Air Force was organised in Belagavi on Saturday.

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IAF taking steps to be ever ready keeping in view overall security scenario: President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu was the chief guest and the Reviewing Officer of the Combined Graduation Parade (CGP) on June 17 who reviewed the parade of the successful cadets at the Air Force Academy in Dundigal.

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