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The AH-64E Apache is one of the worlds most advanced multi-role combat helicopters and is flown by the US Army. (Representational Image)

IAF gets its first fleet of 8 Apache AH-64E attack helicopters

The Air Force Chief said Apache attack choppers are being purchased to replace the ageing Mi-35 helicopters.

3 Sept 2019 8:59 AM IST

Abhinandan had been grounded due to ejection from his MiG-21 which had been shot down in aerial conflict with Pakistan Air Force F-16s. (Photo: ANI)

Watch: Abhinandan Varthaman, who downed Pak F16, flies with IAF chief

IAF chief Dhanoa also a MiG-21 pilot and had flown the planes during the 1999 Kargil war while commanding the 17...

2 Sept 2019 1:39 PM IST

Newly-appointed Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Bipin Rawat arrives for a joint military guard of honour after assuming charge in New Delhi on Wednesday. (Photo: AP)

CDS to create joint command for air defence

Rawat has also directed that efforts be made to cut out all infructuous ceremonial activities which are...

3 Jan 2020 5:20 AM IST

Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria, IAF Chief. (Photo: GN Jha)

In air engagement, it is vital to have weapon's edge: IAF Chief

Air Chief Marshal Bhadauria said IAF is enhancing its weapon capability, sensor and network capabilities and enhance...

29 Feb 2020 7:22 AM IST

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IAF's legendary 18 Squadron to be re-operationalised on Wednesday

The legendary 18 Squadron, also known as Flying Bullets', will be based out of Sulur AFS.

26 May 2020 1:26 PM IST

An Indian fighter jet flies over a mountain range near Leh, the joint capital of the union territory of Ladakh. AP Photo

Chinese army reluctant to back down from finger 4 at Pangong Tso, say...

The Chinese army has, in the last few years, prevented Indian patrols to move freely between finger 4 and 8 on the banks...

28 Jun 2020 5:34 AM IST

Image posted on Twitter by the Indian Air Force of a C130 that airlifted Indian medical personnel along with medical equipment to assist Kuwait in dealing with the coroavirus outbreak there. (PTI)

IAF deploys air defence missile systems in Eastern Ladakh to counter...

India has also filled the surveillance gaps to ensure that no enemy aircraft would be able to go undetected.

28 Jun 2020 4:38 AM IST

Indian Air Forces Sukhoi-30. (Photo: AFP)

Amid standoff with China, India speeds up deal to buy Russian fighter...

Russia is offering them at a good price and will upgrade them as per the IAF's operational needs.

19 Jun 2020 12:06 PM IST

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh with other air force commanders at the meeting. (PTI)

Current combat readiness at LAC has sent strong message to...

The commanders are expected to specifically deliberate on deployment of first batch of around six Rafale jets in the...

22 July 2020 5:45 PM IST

Navys MiG-29K maritime fighter jets are being deployed at airbases in the northern sector to beef up the Air Forces strength. (PTI Photo)

20 Navy MiG-29s moved to Ladakh

The MiG-29Ks can be used for combat air patrols in the Ladakh sector

22 July 2020 10:04 AM IST

India will receive five Rafale fighter jets by the end of July 2020, said Indian Air Force. (AFP Photo)

IAF to induct 5 Rafale fighter jets by July 2020

India had asked France to speed-up the deliveries of the Rafale fighters

21 July 2020 12:24 PM IST

Top Indian Air Force commanders will meet this week to discuss operational readiness on the Line of Actual Control. (AP Photo)

Commanders to discuss deploying Rafale jets at LAC

The top commanders of the Air Force will meet on July 22 for the two-day commanders' conference to focus on the...

20 July 2020 10:53 AM IST