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Rudram missile will give IAF capability to detect, attack enemy radar: DRDO

The Rudram -1 anti-radiation missile launched from a fighter aircraft would require a few more tests to be completely proven and will provide IAF with the capability to strike enemy radars

Watch: How the IAF is preparing to face any eventuality in Ladakh

Indian Air Force (IAF) started sorties at Leh air base in Ladakh on October 10. IAF's Chinook helicopter carried out sortie from its airbase in Ladakh. MiG 29 fighter aircraft also carried out sortie from the Leh airbase. “We're ready and well-positioned to take on our adversaries. Our deployments in assessed areas are complete and the winter challenges are being addressed. We've suitably assessed the adversary and have necessary plans in place,” Flight Lieutenant Neha Singh, IAF told ANI.

SC rejects plea of former IAF officer seeking bail in spying case

Supreme Court refused bail to a former IAF official who is facing trial for allegedly sharing secret data with those suspected to be backed by Pakistan's ISI, saying he is a danger to the nation

IAF demonstrated operational capability along northern border: IAF chief

IAF has clearly demonstrated its resolve, operational capability and will to effectively engage with the adversary whenever the need arises, Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria said on Thursday

China can't get better of us in any conflict scenario in Ladakh: IAF Chief

IAF chief Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria said Chinese air power can't get the better of the capabilities of his force in any conflict scenario in eastern Ladakh

India sees China digging in for winter in eastern Ladakh: IAF Chief

India sees China digging in for the winter along the disputed border in eastern Ladakh, the Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria said on Monday

Rafale jets give India edge over entire region: French Defence minister

French Defence minister Florence Parly said India will have an edge over the entire region in defending its people with the induction of Rafale fighter jets

IAF to formally induct Rafale jets on Sept 10; French defence min to attend

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, his French counterpart and India's top military brass will attend a ceremony in Ambala airbase on Thursday to formally induct five Rafale jets into IAF, officials said

Border row: RKS Bhadauria visits eastern air bases, Gen Naravane in Ladakh

IAF Chief RKS Bhadauria is visiting air bases in the eastern sector while Army Chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane is in Leh to review operational preparedness of troops along LAC in eastern Ladakh

Air Chief Marshal reviews IAF's operational preparedness in eastern sector

Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria reviewed the IAF's operational preparedness along LAC in Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim in view of the escalating border tensions with China, officials said

Indian Air Force officer commits suicide in Jammu with service pistol

A warrant officer in the Indian Air Force (IAF) allegedly committed suicide by shooting himself with his service pistol inside a camp here, officials said

Ex-IAF man moves Maharashtra rights body on disclosure of Covid-19 status

A retired IAF personnel has approached MSHRC against the Nagpur civic body for revealing his identity to an outfit affiliated to the RSS after he tested positive for the novel coronavirus

IAF men, meteorologists, psychologists to probe Air India Express mishap

While regulatory body will lead investigation, govt wants experts from outside the system to be part of committee in order to boost public confidence

Celebrations galore in Ambala as first batch of Rafale jets arrive

The Rafale jets were purchased when they fully met the operational requirements of the IAF

IAF Chief Bhadauria to receive 5 Rafale jets at Ambala airbase on Wednesday

The Rafale jets are India's first major acquisition of fighter planes in over two decades, and they are expected to significantly boost the Indian Air Force's combat capabilities

Tighter security, Section 144 in Ambala ahead of Rafale jets' arrival

The Ambala district administration also prohibited people from flying private drones within the three-km radius of the air base

Air Marshal V R Chaudhari to take over as chief of IAF's Western Command

His appointment as chief of the WAC comes when it is enhancing operational deployment in eastern Ladakh in view of the border row with China

France has ensured timely delivery of Rafale despite Covid-19: Rajnath

Rajnath called the French Minister of Armed Forces Florence Parly and the two leaders agreed "to strengthen bilateral defence cooperation between India and France"

Lockheed Martin, BEL to explore opportunities in F-21 fighter jet programme

Lockheed Martin has exclusively offered its F-21 military aircraft to India, with an eye to bag the Indian Air Force's $18 billion dollar deal to procure 114 jets.

Air Chief Marshal Bhadauria safe after Pearl Harbour shooting, says IAF

The IAF Chief is at the US base in Hawaii to attend a conclave of chiefs of air forces of leading countries to deliberate on evolving security scenario in the Indo-Pacific region