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Aerial service branch of the Indian Armed Forces

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The Indian Air Force (IAF) is the air arm of the Indian Armed Forces. Its complement of personnel and aircraft assets ranks third amongst the air forces of the world. Its primary mission is to secure Indian airspace and to conduct aerial warfare during armed conflict. It was officially established on 8 October 1932 as an auxiliary air force of the British Empire which honoured India's aviation service during World War II with the prefix Royal. After India gained independence from United Kingdom in 1947, the name Royal Indian Air Force was kept and served in the name of Dominion of India. With the government's transition to a Republic in 1950, the prefix Royal was removed.

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MiG-21 , The flying coffin of the Indian Air force \| Know All About\| Oneindia News *News All you need to know about the MiG-21 fighter jet of the Indian air force, also known as the flying coffin. #MiG-21 #IAF #MiGCrash Credit: Oneindia Duration: 06:17Published 2 weeks ago

IAF's MiG 21 'Bison' crashes in Barmer; 2 pilots killed \| Oneindia News *news Two pilots have lost their lives after a twin-seater MiG-21 aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed in Rajasthan’s Barmer district on Friday. Watch the video to know more. #IAF #Mig21.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:15Published 2 weeks ago

Amarnath Cloudbust: IAF deploys 8 helicopters for rescue and relief work \| Oneindia News *News The Indian Air Force has deployed eight helicopters for the rescue and relief work after the cloudburst incident near the Amarnath cave shrine. #AmarnathCloudbust #IAF #AmarnathCave Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:32Published on July 10, 2022

IAF rescues Israeli national from Zanskar area of Ladakh \| Oneindia news *News According to the officials an Israeli national was rescued from the Zanskar area of Ladakh by the Indian Air Force officials on Thursday. The rescued tourist has been identified as Pnina Kuperman and.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:03Published on June 30, 2022

Agniveer registration for Indian Air Force starts today, Know all the details \| Oneindia News *news Agniveer registration for Indian Air Force starts today. The selection process will be held in two phases and only those candidates who clear Phase 1 will be eligible to appear for Phase 2. Watch to.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:53Published on June 24, 2022

IAF release the recruitment details for the Agnipath scheme \| Oneindia News *News Even as the youth in several states have been staging a violent protest against the center’s Agnipath defense recruitment scheme, the Indian Air force on Sunday released details of the recruitment.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:53Published on June 19, 2022

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MiG 21 crash: With over 200 pilots killed since 1963, know history of controversial 'flying coffins' of IAF In a recent MiG 21 aircraft crash, two pilots of the Indian Air Force died in Rajasthan, adding to the hundreds of deaths caused by the killer jets. DNA - Published 2 weeks ago
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IAF to retire MiG-21 squadron by September end, details here Amid recent crashes involving its vintage Russian combat aircraft fleet, the Indian Air Force decided to retire one more squadron of the MiG-21 B DNA - Published 2 weeks ago
MiG-21 aircraft accident: Devastating video shows crash site where 2 IAF pilots were killed in Rajasthan The IAF said the aircraft was on a sortie from Utarlai air base and the accident took place at around 9:10 pm in which both pilots lost their lives. DNA - Published 2 weeks ago
MiG-21 crashes in Rajasthan's Barmer, both pilots killed Indian Air Force's MiG-21 crashed in the Barmer district of Rajasthan. DNA - Published 2 weeks ago

IAF fighter aircraft MiG-21 ‘Bison’ crashes in Rajasthan's Barmer IndiaTimes - Published 2 weeks ago
Chinese fighter jets continue attempts to provoke India on LAC in Eastern Ladakh The Chinese aircraft have been regularly flying close to the LAC in the last three to four weeks which is seen as an attempt to probe the Indian defence mechanism in the area. The Indian Air Force is.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
Monitoring PLA jets' provocation: IAF Amid multiple provocative activities by the Chinese air force on the LAC ahead of the military talks, Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari on Sunday said whenever the People's Liberation Army Air Force.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
IAF sends fighter jets to counter China's UAVs, jets near LAC, reveals Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari In an interview, the officer said the IAF's actions have deterred Chinese activities. DNA - Published on July 17, 2022

France has delivered all 36 Rafale jets to Indian Air Force: French envoy n the occasion of the French Day celebrations in New Delhi, French Envoy Emmanuel Lenain announced that 36 fighter jets had been handed to New Delhi. DNA - Published on July 17, 2022
IAF scrambles fighter jets in response to Chinese actions on LAC: Air Force chief IndiaTimes - Published on July 17, 2022
7.5 lakh applications received under Agnipath scheme show youth's keenness to join armed forces: IAF Chief The IAF chief also addressed the "challenge" of finishing the selection process on time which the forces, during the launch of the scheme, had set December as the deadline. IndiaTimes - Published on July 17, 2022	This year’s IAF flypast will be in Chandigarh IndiaTimes - Published on July 16, 2022
Creation of a separate Air Defence Command may prove counterproductive: IAF chief "Air defence and offensive air missions are interdependent and if executed in isolation, these would not only be disjointed but also ineffective in design or execution of the joint strategy", the IAF.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 15, 2022	IAF officers’ killing: JKLF chief Yasin Malik seeks physical appearance before court IndiaTimes - Published on July 13, 2022
123 people rescued in 112 missions, rescue operation around Amarnath cave to complete in 2-3 days: IAF Air commander Pankaj Mittal said initial response to Amarnath cloudburst kept the death toll low. DNA - Published on July 11, 2022	Agnipath scheme complements IAF's long-term vision of 'lean & lethal' force: Air Chief Marshal The 'Agnipath' scheme complements the Indian Air Force's long-term vision of being a "lean and lethal" force with the best manpower and the new recruitment model will in no way reduce its operational.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 10, 2022Also reported by •DNA
Army deploys soldiers with latest devices, IAF flies relentless sorties The armed forces are undertaking major search and rescue operations for Amarnath yatris after flash-floods hit Baltal on Friday. While the IAF is flying relentless sorties with Mi-17V5 and Cheetal.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 9, 2022	Amarnath cloudburst: IAF presses helicopters in relief efforts, 21 survivors rescued; 16 dead in disaster Indian Air Force has pressed its transport and helicopter assets into service for rescue and relief operations at Amarnath. DNA - Published on July 9, 2022
Chinese fighter jet flew 'very close' to LAC in Ladakh last month, IAF responded Soon after the possible air space violation was detected, the assets of the Indian Air Force got activated as per the standard operating procedures. DNA - Published on July 9, 2022Also reported by •IndiaTimes	Unemployment situation extreme: Chidambaram on IAF receiving 7.5 lakh applications under Agnipath IndiaTimes - Published on July 7, 2022
At 7.5L, Agnipath gets IAF its most applications ever The IAF has received almost 7.5 lakh online applications under the new Agnipath scheme, the highest number till now in any recruitment cycle, even as the registration drives for the Army and Navy are.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 6, 2022	SBI's MoU with Indian Air Force renewed under DSP scheme SBI has renewed MoU with Air Force for Defence Salary Package under the DSP scheme. DNA - Published on July 6, 2022
IAF receives nearly 7.5 lakh applications under Agnipath scheme, highest ever The highest number of applications in any recruitment cycle was 6,31,528, according to the IAF, which was overtaken this year with 7,49,899 applications. IndiaTimes - Published on July 6, 2022	Agnipath scheme: Indian Air Force receives 7.5 lakh applications, closes registration Agnipath: The armed forces have said those who have indulged in violent protests and arson against the new recruitment scheme will not be inducted. DNA - Published on July 5, 2022
Indian Air Force: Father-daughter duo create history, fly Hawk-132 aircraft in same formation A father-daughter duo has created history in the Indian Air Force (IAF), when they flew in the same formation here recently, IAF said on Tuesday. DNA - Published on July 5, 2022	Agnipath scheme: Recruitment process of Agniveers starts in Northeastern states The Shillong-based Indian Air Force station also invites applications from unmarried male (Indian and Nepalese) candidates for selection test for the DNA - Published on July 5, 2022
Army and Navy start Agnipath registrations The registration for recruitment in the Army and Navy under the new Agnipath scheme kicked off on Friday, with the IAF already attracting 3.28 lakh applicants for its online drive launched on June 24. IndiaTimes - Published on July 1, 2022	Army, Navy begin recruitment under Agnipath scheme The Indian Army and Navy began their recruitment processes under the Agnipath scheme on Friday, the defence ministry stated. The Indian Air Force had on June 24 started its recruitment process under.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 1, 2022
Agnipath scheme: 56,960 applications received by IAF for Agniveer recruitment On June 16th, the government raised the maximum age for recruitment under the programme to 23 years old from 21 years old for the year 2022. DNA - Published on June 26, 2022	IAF receives 56,960 applications for 3,000 slots under Agnipath scheme IndiaTimes - Published on June 26, 2022
IAF can deliver desired punch when required within very short time-frame: IAF chief The chief of Air Staff exuded confidence that the Indian armed forces have provided enough deterrence to preclude any "misadventure on our borders". DNA - Published on June 26, 2022	Progress made in deliberations for tri-services theaterisation plan: IAF chief IndiaTimes - Published on June 26, 2022
Assam floods: Indian Air Force conducts relief operations, 253 people rescued so far More than 33.03 lakh people are still displaced across 28 districts in Assam despite improvements in the overall flood situation. DNA - Published on June 25, 2022	Assam floods: Situation grim, Silchar submerged for sixth day; IAF conducts flood relief operations IndiaTimes - Published on June 25, 2022
IAF begins Agniveer recruitment process IndiaTimes - Published on June 24, 2022	Assam flood: 10 more die in 24 hours; IAF choppers and drones drop food, water in Silchar The persistent flood in Assam killed 10 more people, which includes four children, in last 24 hours in different areas, even as authorities pressed IAF choppers and drones into service to airdrop food.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 24, 2022
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Agnipath scheme: Rajnath Singh meets chiefs of Army, Navy and IAF amid escalating protests It is learnt that the focus of the deliberations was on pacifying the protesters. IndiaTimes - Published on June 19, 2022Also reported by •DNA	IAF releases details of recruitment plan under Agnipath scheme: See full details The process for the recruitment will begin from June 24. The IAF document lists the eligibility, educational qualification, medical standards, assessment, leave, remuneration, life insurance cover,.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 19, 2022
IAF releases details on Agnipath recruitment scheme: Key points IndiaTimes - Published on June 19, 2022	Agnipath scheme: Indian Air Force releases details on implementing new recruitment plan Indian Air Force (IAF) has released details on the new recruitment plan -- Agnipath. DNA - Published on June 19, 2022
Violence not solution; gather correct information, get doubts on Agnipath Scheme clarified: IAF chief to protesters IndiaTimes - Published on June 18, 2022	Military chiefs defend Agnipath amidst criticism there should have been a pilot project first General Manoj Pande said the initial notification for the Army recruitment process will be issued within the next two days, with the training of the first Agniveers to begin in December, while Air.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 17, 2022

Indian Air Force

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