Indian Air Force
AA Edit | Tragic loss of ace pilot
The loss of an ace pilot becomes more poignant because mid-air collisions are so rare
Kamal Davar | More bangs for the buck: What FM must ensure for the military
Importantly, the demands for the country’s security preparedness always remains a major financial challenge
AA Edit | Siachen: Breaking barriers
In going to duty at an altitude of 4,765 metres at the Kumar Post in the Himalayas, Shiva has struck a resounding blow for women’s rights
Aakar Patel | Will India get left behind as world speeds up space race?
It is hoped India’s first uncrewed mission will be launch by 2023’s end, as part of a Rs. 9,023- crore project
Defence ministry inks contract worth Rs 2,971 Cr with BDL to procure Astra missiles
Astra MK-I BVR AAM has been indigenously designed and developed by the DRDO based on the requirements issued by the IAF
IAF decides not to send aircraft to multilateral air exercise in UK
Though the IAF did not clearly mention the reasons for the pull-out, it is learnt that the crisis in Ukraine prompted the decision
All military personnel in helicopter crash identified
Among those whose mortal remains have now been identified, two are from the Indian Army and four are from Indian Air Force
CDS Gen Bipin Rawat, wife and 11 others killed in helicopter crash near Coonoor
IAF Group Captain Varun Singh, who is the lone survivor of the crash, is now under treatment at the Military Hospital, Wellington
War hero Abhinandan Varthaman accorded with Vir Chakra
Abhinandan was part of the Srinagar-based 51 squadron and had flown to thwart an aerial attack launched by the Pakistanis on Feb 27, 2019
Russia starts delivery of S-400 air defence missile systems to India
This is a major boost to the Indian air defence network at a time when the country is in the middle of a prolonged standoff with China