Indian Airforce
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IAF inducts new-age indigenously-built Light Combat Helicopter | All about 'Prachand'
India | Dec 16, 2022, 12:52 PM ISTState-run aerospace major Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) developed the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) and they were primarily designed for deployment in high-altitude regions. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the induction of the new helicopters will be a "big boost" to the IAF's "combat prowess"
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Lt General Anil Chauhan (retired) is new Chief of Defence Staff
India | Sep 29, 2022, 12:14 AM ISTGovernment has appointed Lt General Anil Chauhan (Retired) as the next Chief of Defence Staff (CDS).
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Why Rafale Is Crucial For Indian Air Force? What Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhry Said On The Matter
News | Sep 02, 2022, 02:45 PM ISTभारत का पहला विमानवाहक पोत 'INS Vikrant' Indian Navy में का हिस्सा बन गया है. PM Narendra Modi ने इसे देश को समर्पित किया. दूसरी तरफ वायुसेना प्रमुख एयर चीफ मार्शल वीआर चौधरी (Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhry) ने India TV से बातचीत में वायुसेना के बेड़े में शामिल होने वाले हथियारों और एयरक्राफ्ट के बारे में खास बातचीत की. इस दौरान उन्होंने Indian Air Force के लिए Rafale विमानों की एहिमियत बताई.#insvikrant #rafel #indianairforce #indiatv
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IAF chief on Agnipath, India-China border row, Chinook and MiG-21 | Exclusive
India | Dec 15, 2022, 04:01 PM ISTSpeaking on the Agnipath recruitment scheme, IAF chief VR Chaudhari said, "It's a game changer and also very important for our training. Our training was very long earlier."
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IAF helicopter makes emergency landing in Rajasthan's Hanumangarh district; crew safe
India | Aug 23, 2022, 11:59 AM ISTIAF helicopter emergency landing: Station House Officer of Sangaria police station Hanumanaram Vishnoi confirmed all crew members were safe.
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Two pilots killed in IAF's MiG-21 fighter aircraft crash near Barmer in Rajasthan
India | Jul 29, 2022, 12:03 AM ISTMiG-21: Both the pilots in the MiG-21 Trainer aircraft lost their lives in the crash. IAF deeply regrets the loss of lives and stands firmly with the bereaved families.
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Kargil Vijay Diwas: How the 'Golden arrows' squadron brought victory home
India | Jul 26, 2022, 04:42 PM ISTKargil Vijay Diwas: In the Kargil war, the golden arrows played a major role in Operation Safed Sagar - which was the first large-scale use of Airpower in the Jammu and Kashmir region since the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.
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Agnipath recruitment: IAF receives close to 57,000 applications in 3 days of registration
India | Jun 28, 2022, 06:09 AM ISTThe new recruitment scheme Agnipath was announced on June 14 by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh. Under this scheme, the youth will be recruited for 4 years and they will be called Agniveer.
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Agnipath: Tri-services explain new recruitment scheme as states witness lull after stormy protests
India | Jun 20, 2022, 12:37 AM ISTEarlier today, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh held a meeting at his residence with the tri-service chiefs and discussed the rollout of the scheme and ways to pacify agitators. This is the second such meeting called by Rajnath Singh in two days.
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Agnipath scheme: IAF releases details on new recruitment plan | Check eligibility, benefits
India | Jun 19, 2022, 10:57 AM ISTAs the recruitment process is also open to those below 18 years, the enrolment form will need to be signed by the parents for those aspirants who are below 18 years of age, the IAF notification said.
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IAF to build 96 fighter jets in India under the 'Buy Global and Make in India' scheme
India | Jun 12, 2022, 04:54 PM ISTThe initial 18 aircraft will be imported while the next 36 aircraft would be manufactured within the country. The payments would be made partially in foreign as well as Indian currency.
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Assam flood: IAF airlifts stranded locals as rescue ops continue; wet spell to peak tomorrow
India | May 22, 2022, 11:07 AM ISTEarlier on Saturday, the IAF had deployed An-32 transport aircraft, two Mi-17 helicopters, a Chinook helicopter and a ALH Dhruv and had evacuated 119 passengers stranded at Ditokchera railway station.
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Jharkhand ropeway accident: Drones used to provide water, food to stranded people, says Deogarh DM
India | Apr 13, 2022, 09:55 PM ISTPrime Minister Modi lauded efforts of all personnel from different agencies who put their own life at risk and rescued people trapped in Jharkhand ropeway accident.
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Video: Jharkhand ropeway rescue ops turn tragic; man falls from helicopter, toll reaches 2
India | Apr 11, 2022, 10:43 PM ISTAround 50 people were trapped on Sunday when some cable cars in a ropeway collided with each other at Trikut hills close to Baba Baidyanath Temple in Jharkhand's Deoghar district, officials said.
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WATCH: IAF deploys Mi17 helicopter for daring rescue ops in Jharkhand's Deoghar ropeway mishap
India | Apr 11, 2022, 05:55 PM ISTOne Mi17 helicopter is being used in the rescue operation while IAF is sending more Mi17s to join rescue efforts in the Jharkhand ropeway mishap. As per eyewitnesses, 50 people were stuck in at least 12 cabins in the ropeway out of whom 18 people from 3 trollies have been rescued so far.
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BrahMos accidental firing: IAF inquiry blames more than one official; 'severe punishment' to guilty
India | Apr 11, 2022, 11:06 AM ISTThe Defence Ministry has also been briefed about the inquiry committee report and further action is expected in the next few weeks.
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Indian Air Force identifies 28 emergency landing strips on highways
India | Mar 30, 2022, 09:42 PM ISTFive such Emergency Landing Facilities (ELF) are in Assam, four in West Bengal, three in Andhra Pradesh, three in Gujarat, three in Rajasthan, two in Bihar, two in Haryana, two in Jammu and Kashmir, two in Tamil Nadu, and one each in Punjab and Uttar Pradesh.
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New version of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile can strike targets at 800 kms: Sources
India | Mar 13, 2022, 07:24 PM IST"The range of the BrahMos missile has been increased already and with the advantage of being airborne at high altitudes, the missile can travel a longer distance and can hit targets at 800 kms and beyond", said sources.
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Russia Ukraine War: Four Indian Air Force planes bring 798 Indian students home
India | Mar 03, 2022, 10:56 AM ISTIndian Air Force has deployed its military transport aircraft C-17 to evacuate Indians from the neighbouring countries of war-hit Ukraine.
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Russia Ukraine War: 31 evacuation flights to bring back over 6,300 Indians in coming days
India | Mar 02, 2022, 01:43 PM ISTUnder 'Operation Ganga', the flights will be operated by Air India, Air India Express, IndiGo, SpiceJet and Indian Air Force.