Indian Air Force

Nirmala Sitharaman withdraws controversial order that downgraded ranks of military officers

The Defence Ministry had earlier down ranked the positions of military officers and made it equal to those of the civil officers. Read on to know more.

Jan 6, 2018

Indian Navy's remote-controlled aircraft crashes near Kochi base before Venkaiah Naidu's visit

It is being suspected that the UAV crashed as a result of engine failure.

Nov 21, 2017

Ministry of Home Affairs relaxes Arms Rules; makers get lifetime licence

The government has liberalised the Arms Rules. Read on to know how it will benefit the arms manufacturers and the Indian military.

Oct 31, 2017

Indian Air Force fighter jets, transport aircraft land on Lucknow-Agra Expressway

As many as 16 fighter jets are participating in the special drill. Read on the aim of the special drill

Oct 24, 2017

India, Russia to hold first tri-service combat exercise

This is the first time that India has deployed personnel from the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force together for a military drill with any nation. Read on to know more about the upcoming exercise.

Oct 17, 2017

Mortal remains of Tawang chopper crash victims wrapped in cardboard; Indian Army calls it aberration [PHOTOS]

The Indian Army has received flak from many for wrapping the dead bodies of the personnel killed in the chopper crash in cardboard boxes. Read on to know why they did so.

Oct 9, 2017

Indian Air Force prepared to fight at short notice, says Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa

Dhanoa also said that the IAF was acquiring multi-spectrum strategic capabilities and remained committed to building a "joint manship" with Indian Army and Navy.

Oct 8, 2017

Indian Air Force helicopter crashes in Arunachal Pradesh; all 7 on board dead

The incident occurred during a training sortie. According to reports, the spot is around 12km from the India-China border.

Oct 6, 2017

Operation Insaniyat: India sends humanitarian assistance for Rohingya refugees [VIDEO]

The UNHRC had said that 3,70,000 Rohingyas have fled violence-affected Myanmar's Rakhine state and sought refuge in Bangladesh.

Sep 14, 2017

Lt. Gen. Bipin Rawat in New Delhi on Sept 1, 2016.

Indian Army to induct 800 women into military police for the first time

Indian Army will recruit around 52 women every year.

Sep 9, 2017

Trump administration 'strongly supports' sale of F-16 and F-18 fighter jets to India

Lockheed Martin and Tata have announced a joint venture to manufacture F-16 fighter planes. Saab has also announced a joint venture with Adani last week for Gripen.

Sep 8, 2017

Watch Indian Air Force rescue man from electric pole in flood-hit Gujarat state

The footage shows the dramatic rescue of a man by an Indian Air Force helicopter on Tuesday (25 July). The man was clinging onto an electric pole amid gushing flood waters in the western Indian state of Gujarat. The unidentified man had climbed the pole to escape severe flooding. The footage shows his surroundings entirely submerged by flood waters. A high alert has been issued in parts of Gujarat that have been severely affected by floods. The regional government has kept the Air Force on stand-by to evacuate people.

Jul 26, 2017

Russia keen on selling MiG-35 aircraft to Indian Air Force: MiG chief

MiG Aircraft Corporation CEO said the price of the aircraft was 20-25 percent cheaper than the competitors.

Jul 23, 2017

Centre allows highways to be used as landing strip

Landing wheels hit the road: Defence ministry greenlights aircraft for highway landings

The ministry of roads and highways has proposed to use 22 stretches for takeoffs and landings of commercial flights. Talks are on with the Directorate of Civil Aviation about the same.

Jul 3, 2017

An Indian army soldier keeps guard from a bunker near the border with Pakistan

No takers for 'Made in India' assault rifles in Indian Army

Key stakeholders from Indian Army, Indian Air Force, Indian Navy and Defence Ministry will now meet on Friday to highlight the precise specifications of assault rifles that the forces need.

Jun 22, 2017

IAF does not have enough fighter jets, says Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa [VIDEO]

Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa has said there are not enough fighter squadrons in the Indian Air Force (IAF) which could be a challenge when it comes to "dominat[ing] a two-front conflict". He said the lack of fighter jets in the IAF "is akin to a cricket team playing with seven players instead of 11."

Jun 19, 2017

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Indian Air Force

Nirmala Sitharaman withdraws controversial order that downgraded ranks of military officers

Indian Navy's remote-controlled aircraft crashes near Kochi base before Venkaiah Naidu's visit

Ministry of Home Affairs relaxes Arms Rules; makers get lifetime licence

Indian Air Force fighter jets, transport aircraft land on Lucknow-Agra Expressway

India, Russia to hold first tri-service combat exercise

Mortal remains of Tawang chopper crash victims wrapped in cardboard; Indian Army calls it aberration [PHOTOS]

Indian Air Force prepared to fight at short notice, says Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa

Indian Air Force helicopter crashes in Arunachal Pradesh; all 7 on board dead

Operation Insaniyat: India sends humanitarian assistance for Rohingya refugees [VIDEO]

Indian Army to induct 800 women into military police for the first time

Trump administration 'strongly supports' sale of F-16 and F-18 fighter jets to India

Watch Indian Air Force rescue man from electric pole in flood-hit Gujarat state

Russia keen on selling MiG-35 aircraft to Indian Air Force: MiG chief

Landing wheels hit the road: Defence ministry greenlights aircraft for highway landings

No takers for 'Made in India' assault rifles in Indian Army

IAF does not have enough fighter jets, says Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa [VIDEO]

Black box of Sukhoi-30, IAF aircraft that went missing in Assam, recovered

Wreckage of missing IAF Sukhoi-30 found in Assam

Two DRG personnel injured in Naxal encounter in Chhattisgarh; airlifted by IAF

Wildfires in Mount Abu: Indian Air Force comes to the rescue, pours 2.6 lakh litres of water to control flames

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