Indian Air Force

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 primary mission is to secure Indian airspace and to conduct aerial warfare during armed conflicts. 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 the Dominion of India. With the transition to a republic in 1950, the prefix Royal was removed.

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Uttarkashi Tunnel Rescue: Challenges Persist as CM Dhami Updates on Progress & Uncertainty \|Oneindia Uttarkashi tunnel rescue faces challenges despite progress. Expert Chris Cooper uses a plasma machine, cutting 14 meters more of the auger. CM Pushkar Singh Dhami updates on the ongoing operation,.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:23Published 3 days ago

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Ahmedabad Flight & Hotel Costs Multiply Ahead of the India vs. Australia Final\| OneIndia News Intense excitement grips the Cricket World Cup 2023 final as India faces Australia, evoking memories of their 2003 clash. Ahmedabad readies at full tilt; teams practice, the Indian Air Force gears for.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:33Published 2 weeks ago

IAF's Surya Kiran Team to Shine at World Cup Final Between India and Australia\| OneIndia News Narendra Modi Stadium hosts the Cricket World Cup 2023 finals. Ahead of India vs. Australia, the Indian Air Force's Surya Kiran aerobatic team is set to perform thrilling aerial maneuvers, exhibiting.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:06Published 2 weeks ago

Tunnel Rescue\| Efforts Persist as 40 Workers Trapped in Uttarkashi Tunnel Collapse\| Oneindia In Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, 40 workers are trapped for over 70 hours after a tunnel collapse. Hindered by debris and machinery, rescue efforts involve Delhi Metro and Indian Railways. Two rescue.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 04:06Published 2 weeks ago

Indian Air Force day: Chief Air Chief Marshal participates in the Air Force Day celebration The Indian Air Force IAF is going to celebrate its 91st Air Force day. Every year Air Force Day is celebrated on 8 October. This special location will be celebrated and displayed over the holy Sangam.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 11:20Published on October 8, 2023

Indian Air Force day: Air Chief Marshal unveils the new Indian Air Force ensign \| Oneindia News Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari unveiled the new Indian Air Force ensign during the Air Force Day celebrations at Bamrauli Air Force Station in Prayagraj,.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:13Published on October 8, 2023

Indian Air Force deploys indigenous MR-SAM air defence system after S-400 \| Oneindia News India’s indigenous Medium Range Surface to Air Missile Air Defence System has been deployed in Punjab’s Adampur. The system is a joint production of the Defence Research and Development.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:22Published on October 7, 2023

Indian Air Force personnel dismantle & reassemble jeep in less than 5 minutes: Watch \| Oneindia News Full dress rehearsals for the Air Force Day parade were carried out in Prayagraj on October 6. During the rehearsals, the Indian Air Force personnel conducted a drill where they dismantled and.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 05:11Published on October 6, 2023

India Army and IAF set to buy 156 more ‘Prachand’ light combat helicopters \| Oneindia News The Army and Indian Air Force (IAF) have finalised a plan to order 156 more indigenous ‘Prachand’ light combat helicopters, which are capable of offensive operations in high-altitude areas like.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:09Published on October 1, 2023

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'Incredibly enriching experience': PM Modi takes sortie on Tejas fighter aircraft in Bengaluru; see photos Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari was on the spot to supervise the preparations for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's maiden sortie in the indigenous Made in India fighter aircraft. DNA - Published 4 days ago
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Indian Air Force scrambles 2 Rafale fighter jets to search for 'UFO' sighted near Imphal The sighting of the UFO over the Imphal airport happened around 2:30 pm after which a few commercial flights were affected yesterday. DNA - Published 1 week agoAlso reported by •IndiaTimes
IAF airlifts 29 runaway Myanmarese soldiers from Mizoram village A group of 29 Myanmarese soldiers who sought refuge in Mizoram after their camp was attacked by the Chin militia have been airlifted by the Indian Air Force to Assam Rifles camps in Manipur. They will.. IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago
‘UFO’ sparks 3-hour Imphal airspace closure An unidentified flying object (UFO) was spotted over Imphal airport in India, leading to the closure of airspace and suspension of civilian flights for over three hours. The Indian Air Force (IAF).. IndiaTimes - Published 1 week ago

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Day 6 of U'khand tunnel collapse: 'Cracking sound' has put rescue effort at standstill to free 41 labourers Amid rescue operations underway in Uttarakhand at the Silkyara tunnel site, a C-17 transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force has been deployed to airlift almost 22 tonnes of critical equipment from.. DNA - Published 2 weeks ago
Doda bus accident: IAF helicopters deployed at site of accident in Assar The helicopters evacuated critically injured survivors to Jammu. As many as 38 people were killed and 19 others injured after a bus fell into a gorge in Jammu and Kashmir's Doda. DNA - Published 2 weeks ago
IAF choppers made 404 sorties to ferry polling staff in Naxal-hit Bastar during Chhattisgarh 1st phase elections The Indian Air Force conducted 404 sorties with eight MI-17 choppers to transport polling parties and voting machines in Naxal-affected Bastar division during the first phase of Chhattisgarh polls. The.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago

India sends over 9 tonnes of relief material to Nepal's Nepalgunj The Indian Air Force's C-130 J aircraft carrying over 9 tonnes of relief material departed from India to deliver relief material to Nepalgunj as the ongoing humanitarian relief mission for Nepal.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
Watch: Army successfully 'rains fire & steel' from Rudra chopper The Indian Army's aviation unit successfully tested a new generation rocket and turret ammunition system from the Rudra attack helicopter, the first indigenous attack chopper. The Rudra, a weaponized.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago
Army set to induct 1st batch of Apache attack helicopters The Indian Army is preparing to induct six Apache attack helicopters armed with Stinger air-to-air missiles, Hellfire Longbow air-to-ground missiles, guns, and rockets. The deliveries of the.. IndiaTimes - Published 3 weeks ago	PM Modi to address rally in Kanker town of poll-bound Chhattisgarh on Thursday Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address a rally in election-bound Chhattisgarh on Thursday, his first public meeting in the Congress-ruled state after the announcement of the poll schedule. The PM's.. IndiaTimes - Published on November 2, 2023
IAF replaces MiG 21 fighter squadron at Uttarlai, re-equipped with Su-30 MKI The Number 4 Squadron known as 'Oorials' of the Indian Air Force (IAF) based at Air Force Station Uttarlai (Barmer), Rajasthan is converting from the MiG-21 to the Su-30 MKI, marking a watershed moment.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 31, 2023	India aims to deploy desi 'iron dome' by 2028-2029 India is set to deploy its own long-range air defence system by 2028-29. The indigenous long-range surface-to-air missile (LR-SAM) system, being developed under 'Project Kusha', will have interception.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 29, 2023
Rajnath Singh: IAF must learn from emerging trends in air warfare The Indian Air Force (IAF) has been urged by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to analyze and adapt to emerging trends in air warfare. Singh emphasized the importance of joint planning and execution of.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 27, 2023	Focus on strengthening India's air defence systems: Rajnath to top IAF commanders Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has urged top commanders of the Indian Air Force (IAF) to assess the rapidly changing global geopolitical situation in the Indian context. He emphasized the need.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 26, 2023
Kangana Ranaut meets Israeli ambassador, expresses support for Israel's fight against terrorism Indian actress Kangana Ranaut met with Israeli Ambassador Naor Gilon to discuss the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict. Kangana expressed her confidence in Israel's efforts to defeat terrorism and her.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 25, 2023	High-flying Nairs first couple to both get Air Marshal rank in Indian Air Force Air Marshal Sadhna Saxena Nair and her husband Air Marshal K P Nair have become the first and only Air Marshal couple in the Indian Air Force (IAF). Sadhna Nair, a doctor, was recently promoted to the.. IndiaTimes - Published on October 23, 2023
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Forces guilty of medical negligence, says Supreme Court, gives ex-IAF man ₹1.5cr The Supreme Court has awarded compensation of Rs 1.5 crore to a defence personnel who contracted HIV during a blood transfusion while on duty in Jammu Kashmir. The court held the Indian Air Force and.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 26, 2023	Glimpse into the future: India showcases UAV innovation at Bharat Drone Shakti The Indian Air Force (IAF) and Drone Federation of India (DFI) hosted the Bharat Drone Shakti event to showcase the country's advancements in drone technology. The event featured aerial demonstrations.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 26, 2023
IAF inducts C-295 tactical aircraft, first of 56 'Rhinos' India has formally inducted its first C-295 tactical military airlift aircraft into the Indian Air Force (IAF). Defence minister Rajnath Singh emphasized the importance of the defence and aerospace.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 26, 2023	Defence minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates Bharat Drone Shakti show at Hindon airbase The Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Drone Federation of India (DFI) have jointly hosted the Bharat Drone Shakti-2023 exhibition at the Hindan Air Base in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. The event featured.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 25, 2023
Indian Air Force gets big tactical boost, first Airbus C-295 aircraft inducted into IAF In a major tactical boost for the Indian Air Force, the C-295 medium tactical transport aircraft has been inducted in the IAF in the presence of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. DNA - Published on September 25, 2023	Rajnath Singh to induct C-295 transport aircraft into IAF today IndiaTimes - Published on September 25, 2023
Rajnath Singh to inaugurate Bharat Drone Shakti 2023 today, to induct C-295 transport aircraft into IAF The event will take place at the IAF's Hindan airbase in Ghaziabad. DNA - Published on September 25, 2023	C-295 transport plane: All you need to know about IAF's newest addition to its transport fleet The Indian Air Force (IAF) will receive its first C-295 transport plane during a ceremony in Spain. The aircraft, manufactured by Airbus, is part of a contract worth nearly Rs 22,000 crore. The C-295.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 12, 2023
Exercise Bright Star-23: Indian Air Force refuels Egyptian Rafale fighter aircraft An IL-78 tanker of the Indian Air Force refuelled Mig 29 M and Rafale fighter aircraft of the Egyptian Air Force as part of Exercise Bright Star-23, the IAF said on Tuesday. IAF Mig 29 UPG was also.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 12, 2023	IAF chief in Spain to take delivery of India's first tactical airlift plane on Wednesday The formal induction ceremony of the twin-turboprop C-295 transport aircraft, which can carry up to nine-tonne of payload or 71 soldiers with a "short take-off and land" capability from semi-prepared.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 11, 2023
Egyptian jet gets refuelled midair by Indian Airforce aircraft during Exercise BRIGHT STAR-23 The Indian Air Force (IAF) participated in Exercise BRIGHT STAR-23 in Egypt, where their IL-78 air-to-air refuelling aircraft refuelled aircraft from the Egyptian Air Force. This exercise aims to.. IndiaTimes - Published on September 3, 2023	Indian Army, IAF contingent with integrated combat troops arrive in Alexandria for exercise Bright Star-23 Indian Army and Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent with Integrated Combat troops have arrived at Alexandria for Exercise Bright Star-23 on August 29. The opening ceremony was held on August 31. IndiaTimes - Published on September 2, 2023
IAF erects air defence shield for Delhi-NCR for G20 summit The IAF is going full steam ahead in making the airspace over the Delhi-National Capital Region as impregnable as possible, with fighter jets, surface-to-air missile systems, anti-drone systems,.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 31, 2023	Himachal Pradesh: IAF evacuates 1,330 people, airdrops 45 tons of essential items The IAF on Tuesday said it carried out 226 sorties across the state that lasted for 115 hours since July 8-9 when heavy rains struck the region, especially upper reaches of the state. The IAF sprang.. DNA - Published on August 29, 2023
Modi’s speech in Parliament revealed influence of ‘mischievous distorians’ on his thinking, alleges Congress The Congress on Friday rebutted Prime Minister's attack on former PM Indira Gandhi about her decision to use the Indian Air Force (IAF) in Mizoram in 1966. It alleged that the PM's reply to the.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 11, 2023	India receives Spike NLOS missiles from Israel, firing trials shortly In a boost to its capabilities to destroy enemy targets hidden behind mountains, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has received the Israeli Spike Non Line of Sight (NLOS) anti-tank guided missiles which can.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 3, 2023
Siddaramaiah meets PM Modi, 2 Union ministers Siddaramaiah met Modi in the Parliament complex. This is his first meeting with the prime minister since becoming the chief minister of Karnataka in May. Later, he met Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.. IndiaTimes - Published on August 3, 2023	Kargil Vijay Diwas 2023: How this female pilot duo saved Indian soldiers, became first women heroes of Kargil War Gunjan Saxena and Sreevidya Rajan were both IAF pilots who saved the lives of dozens of soldiers during the Kargil War between India and Pakistan in 1999. DNA - Published on July 26, 2023
Kargil Vijay Diwas: 15 intriguing facts about the Kargil War The Kargil War was a conflict between India and Pakistan in 1999 in the Kargil district of Jammu and Kashmir. The Pakistani forces occupied key positions that led to intense military action. The war.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 26, 2023	Bengaluru space startup Pixxel wins defence ministry grant to build satellites for IAF Bengaluru-based Space startup Pixxel on Tuesday said it has won a government grant to build multi-payload satellites for the Indian Air Force. The multi-crore rupees grant under the ministry of.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 25, 2023
Kargil Vijay Diwas: Meet IAF's Sreevidya Rajan, Kargil's unsung hero who flew with Gunjan Saxena, saved soldiers' lives The Kargil War had many unsung heroes, and one of them was former IAF pilot Sreevidya Rajan, who was one of the first female pilots to fly in the war. DNA - Published on July 23, 2023	IAF officer critically hurt in attack by mess staffer IndiaTimes - Published on July 18, 2023
Theatre commands on the anvil, will boost country’s war-fighting capacity: CDS The impending creation of joint theatre commands will combine the unique capabilities of the Army, Navy and IAF through integrated processes and structures to bolster the country’s war-fighting.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 15, 2023	Row over Himachal CM Sukhu’s remarks on Indian Air Force A tweet by Himachal Pradesh chief minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu about the Indian Air Force (IAF)’s rescue operation in the state during the existing inclement weather conditions has triggered a.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 14, 2023
PM Modi participates in Bastille Day parade in France, India's tri-services marching contingent wows crowds Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday joined French President Emmanuel Macron for the Bastille Day parade as the Guest of Honour with an Indian tri-services marching contingent wowing crowds here.. IndiaTimes - Published on July 14, 2023	IAF chief VR Chaudhari calls for 'evolved approach' to fight 'tomorrow's wars' IAF chief Marshal VR Chaudhari has highlighted the need for the IAF to adopt an "evolved approach" for the preparation of future military leaders to keep up with the "accelerated technology infusion".. IndiaTimes - Published on June 28, 2023

Indian Air Force

Aerial service branch of the Indian Armed Forces

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