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Aero India 2023: Indian Air Force Performs 'Gurukul' Flypast on Day 1 in Bengaluru; Watch Video

Aero India 2023 inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi will showcase aircraft and technologies manufactured indigenously and look forward to partnering with other countries.

Feb 13, 2023, 13:04 PM IST

India needs to prepare for short and long-term standoffs: IAF chief VR Chaudhari

He said that the IAF`s recent experiences as well as the evolving geo-political scenario mandates the force to be operationally and logistically responsive at all times, reports IANS.

Apr 28, 2022, 17:11 PM IST

Chopper crash: Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari reaches crash site near Tamil Nadu's Coonoor, IMA cancels Commandant's Parade in Dehradun

Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, on Thursday morning, reached the site of the chopper crash, that claimed the life of 13 people including Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat and his wife. 

Dec 09, 2021, 12:38 PM IST

China poses significant, long-term challenge to India's strategic goals: IAF chief Vivek Ram Chaudhari

Air Chief Marshal said that China's hegemonic and entrapping policies can provide opportunities for India to leverage in trade and military domains.

Dec 08, 2021, 17:06 PM IST

Exclusive: Will Tejas be a frontline aircraft? | Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria

Aero India event took place at the time of ongoing Indo-China border dispute, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria had a special conversation with Zee News.

Feb 04, 2021, 16:02 PM IST

Air Force is all set for war on two fronts: RKS Bhadauria

Statement issued by Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria - Air Force in Ladakh is fully ready for operation. Powerful aircraft like Rafale, Chinook & Apache Helicopter are deployed to give a befitting reply to China.

Oct 06, 2020, 08:48 AM IST

IAF chief Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria warns China, asserts defence forces well prepared to face fortuity

RKS Bhadauria assured the nation that forces are determined to deliver and will never let the sacrifice of our braves of Galwan Valley go in vain.

Jun 20, 2020, 10:25 AM IST

Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria addresses press conference

Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria addresses a press conference on promotional video of Balakot Airstrike

Oct 04, 2019, 14:32 PM IST

Deshhit: Air Chief Marshal flies MiG-21 to honor Kargil martyrs

IAF Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa led a 'Missing Man' formation flypast of MiG-21 aircraft in Punjab’s Bathinda. He flew it to pay his tribute to Squadron leader Ajay Ahuja who was killed in action during operation Safed Sagar (Kargil 1999).

May 28, 2019, 15:12 PM IST

DNA: Air Chief Marshal flies MiG-21 to honor Kargil martyrs

IAF Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa led a 'Missing Man' formation flypast of MiG-21 aircraft in Punjab’s Bathinda. He flew it to pay his tribute to Squadron leader Ajay Ahuja who was killed in action during operation Safed Sagar (Kargil 1999).

May 28, 2019, 15:10 PM IST

Air Chief Marshal remembers Kargil war hero Squadron leader Ajay Ahuja

Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa remembered Squadron leader Ajay Ahuja who lost his life in action during operation Safed Sagar in the Kargil War in 1999. While speaking to ANI, Dhanoa said, “We have a feeling of nostalgia. Watch this video to know more.

May 28, 2019, 15:08 PM IST

Air Chief Marshal remembers Kargil war hero Squadron leader Ajay Ahuja

Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa remembered Squadron leader Ajay Ahuja who lost his life in action during operation Safed Sagar in the Kargil War in 1999. While speaking to ANI, Dhanoa said, “We have a feeling of nostalgia. Watch this video to know more.

May 28, 2019, 08:24 AM IST

DNA: Air Chief Marshal flies MiG-21 to honor Kargil martyrs

IAF Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa led a 'Missing Man' formation flypast of MiG-21 aircraft in Punjab’s Bathinda. He flew it to pay his tribute to Squadron leader Ajay Ahuja who was killed in action during operation Safed Sagar (Kargil 1999).

May 27, 2019, 23:16 PM IST

Deshhit: Air Chief Marshal flies MiG-21 to honor Kargil martyrs

IAF Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa led a 'Missing Man' formation flypast of MiG-21 aircraft in Punjab’s Bathinda. He flew it to pay his tribute to Squadron leader Ajay Ahuja who was killed in action during operation Safed Sagar (Kargil 1999).

May 27, 2019, 21:58 PM IST

Balakot strike: IAF calculates target hits, not human casualties, says Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa

Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa on Monday in Coimbatore said that his men managed to hit all the targets during raid in Pakistan to destroy Jaish-e- Mohammad terror camps

Mar 04, 2019, 13:28 PM IST

IAF chief Birender Singh Dhanoa backs Rafale, S-400 missile deals; says neighbours not sitting idle

The IAF needs at least 42 squadrons to effectively deal with a two-front war scenario. 

Sep 12, 2018, 11:00 AM IST

Pakistan warns India against surgical strikes on its soil

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Khawaja Asif on Thursday warned India against carrying out a surgical strike or targeting its nuclear installations, saying if that happens nobody should expect restraint from his country.

Oct 05, 2017, 23:01 PM IST

VVIP chopper scam: CBI to produce former IAF chief SP Tyagi before court today

SP Tyagi is the first chief of any wing of the armed forces to be arrested in the country.

Dec 10, 2016, 08:50 AM IST

Drug trafficking by defence personnel affects morale of our forces, says IAF Chief Arup Raha

As an Indian Air Force (IAF) Wing Commander Rajasekhar Reddy was recently arrested in connection with an international drug racket, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha on Saturday said incidents like these bring bad reputation to IAF, adding that stringent steps have been taken to prevent such things in future.

Oct 08, 2016, 16:07 PM IST