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Air Marshal Mishra takes charge as Chief of IAF's Western Command

Air Marshal Jeetendra Mishra on Wednesday took charge as the chief of Indian Air Force's Western Air Command that looks after the security of the air space in the sensitive Ladakh sector as well as some other parts of north India. Air Marshal Mishra, a fighter combat leader and an experimental test pilot, has more than 3000 hours of flying experience, according to the IAF. He succeeds Air Marshal Pankaj Mohan Sinha, who superannuated after putting in more than 39 years of distinguished service. Air Marshal Mishra was commissioned into the Indian Air Force (IAF) as a fighter pilot on December 6, 1986. He is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Air Force Test Pilots School, Bangalore, Air Command and Staff College, the US, and Royal College of Defence Studies in the UK. In his service career spanning over 38 years, the Air Marshal has tenanted important command and staff appointments. These include Commanding Officer of a fighter squadron, chief test pilot at Aircraft and Sy

China flies 2 sixth-gen stealth jets in 24 hrs: Wake-up call for India, US

In under 24 hours, two previously unseen Chinese combat jets, likely sixth-generation designs, have emerged and appear to be undergoing flight testing

Tejas Mk-1A to AMCA: Can IAF fix squadron woes or are delays here to stay?

Indian Air Force's active squadrons have fallen to 31 against the authorised 42, with an ageing fleet and delayed inductions exacerbating the issue

Pakistan may fly Chinese stealth jets in 2 years: Could it outpace IAF?

Pakistan Air Force has reportedly approved the purchase of 40 J-35 stealth jets from China, with deliveries expected within two years

Govt forms committee to look into IAF's overall capability development

The committee is expected to submit its report to the Defence Minister in the next two to three months with a detailed assessment of the requirements of the force

IAF Agniveervayu recruitment 2025: Registration begins from January 7

Candidates who want to apply for the position can do it via the official website of IAF Agniveervayu at agnipathvayu.cdac.in. According to the timetable, the registration will start on January 7

IAF squadron shortage being addressed by multi-pronged approach: Parl panel

The number of IAF fighter squadrons has reduced in recent years due to phasing out of ageing variants of the MiG-21, the MiG-23 and the MiG-27 aircraft, and the "shortage" is being addressed through "multi-pronged" approaches to minimise the impact, according to a parliamentary panel report. In the report tabled in Parliament on Tuesday, the Standing Committee on Defence also said the Ministry of Defence has informed it of the issue regarding "incidences of spying" surfaced in the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the action taken. "That four cases have surfaced in the last five years. All the involved personnel have been dismissed from the IAF. Amongst them, one of the cases has been handed over to civil police -- he is undergoing trial in a civil court," the ministry said. The report is titled 'Second Report (18th Lok Sabha) of the Standing Committee on Defence on Demands for Grants of the Ministry of Defence for the Year 2024-25 on -- Army, Navy, Air Force, Joint Staff and Ex-servicemen

Air Chief Marshal urges flight cadets to uphold ethos, honour of IAF

Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh on Saturday urged the graduating cadets from the Air Force Academy near here to uphold the ethos, traditions and honour of the Indian Air Force (IAF). He served as the reviewing officer of the Combined Passing Out Parade of the IAF at the Air Force Academy near here. Addressing the cadets, Singh said their career is not only challenging but also honourable. He further said whether in the sky or on the ground, the officers have a vital role to play in operations and should make sure that they understand their role. Exhorting the newly commissioned officers to be future leaders and commanders, the IAF chief said the responsibility should be a motivating factor in their lives. "You are the future leaders and commanders, not just air warriors, and you will chart the destiny of Indian Air Force. Let this huge responsibility not wear you down, but be a motivating factor in your lives," he said. If the young officers let the core va

Govt clears Rs 22,000 crore for Su-30 fighter jets, 100 K-9 howitzers

In a major success for Make in India in defence sector, the Cabinet Committee on Security today cleared two major projects worth around Rs 20,000 crore for 12 Su-30 MKI fighter jets for the Indian Air Force and 100 K-9 Vajra Self-propelled howitzers for the Indian Army.The two projects were cleared on Thursday by the CCS and the contract for the Su-30-MKI jets has already been inked, defence sources informed ANI.The 12 SU-30MKI jets for the Indian Air Force would be licensed manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) at its Nashik facility and cost around Rs 13,000 crore.These will replace aircraft that have been lost over the last many years.The order for 100 K-9 self-propelled howitzers to be made by Larsen and Toubro at Hazira in Gujarat would be a repeat order as already 100 of them have been inducted into the Army.L & T has increased the indigenous content in the howitzers.The two projects for the public sector Hindustan Aeronautics Limiter and the L & T are ...

India's 2024 missile breakthroughs: Game-changing tech boosts defence might

India's defence strides in 2024 bring it closer to elite powers like the US, Russia, and China. Discover how groundbreaking missile tech is reshaping its nuclear deterrence and warfare edge

After Israeli missile, IAF's 'super' Sukhoi-30 to get another major upgrade

Even as the 'Super Sukhoi' programme gathers pace, recently tested upgrades have already boosted SU-30 MKI's capability for suppression or destruction of enemy air defences and ground attacks

Indian arms makers in Top 100 log $6.7-bn 2023 revenue, up 6%: Sipri

Hindustan Aeronautics, Bharat Electronics, and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders - the three Indian firms on Sipri's list of the world's 100 largest arms producers - are all defence public sector undertakings

Su-30 upgrade to naval crafts: DAC clears Rs 21,772 cr defence proposals

Approvals include ships for the Indian Navy, helicopters for the Indian Coast Guard, and an electronic warfare system for Indian Air Force jets

India likely to seal navy Rafale jet deal next month: Why it's just in time

Once finalised, the Rafale-M deal will enable the Indian Navy to operate these aircraft from its indigenous carrier, INS Vikrant, and potentially INS Vikramaditya

NDA cadets must use academy bonds when they plan and execute ops: IAF chief

Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh on Saturday said National Defence Academy (NDA) cadets must carry forward the vast experience of their training to service academies and bonds they made at the institute in planning and execution of operations. The Air Chief Marshal was the reviewing officer of the 147th course of the NDA and addressed the Passing Out Parade at the tri-service training institute in Khadakwasla. Speaking on the occasion, he said, "The vast experience of training at the NDA needs to be carried forward to the respective service academies, and the bond created here must be carried towards planning and execution of our operations. I am confident that you will all don the mantle of jointness as proudly as you will don your service uniforms." He said as young officers, the role of NDA cadets in any future conflict would be pivotal in ensuring that the enemy designs are defeated and that the territorial integrity of a great nation is not compromised. "High-quality trainin

India and Australia hold 11th Air Staff talks to boost defence ties

The two-week training program, designed to enhance cooperation and interoperability between the armed forces of the two nations, was held from November 8 to 21

India, Australia sign air-to-air refuelling agreement for defence

Australia's minister for defence industry, Pat Conroy, and India's minister for defence, Rajnath Singh, announced the arrangement during bilateral discussions on Thursday

COAS Gen Dwivedi discusses importance of digitised and automated systems

Gen Dwivedi highlighted the recent developmental projects and initiatives to bolster own preparedness and also emphasised on the key focus areas of the Indian Army

India tests hypersonic missile: Similar US, China, Russia weapons explained

Has India's first hypersonic missile test brought it on par with the capabilities of the US, China, and Russia? Discover the answer here

Make capability building process more efficient: Rajnath Singh to IAF

The IAF commanders reviewed national security challenges, especially the situation along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China