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IAF formally inducts Rafale into 101 Squadron of Eastern Air Command

Air Chief Marshal Bhadauria said the induction of the Rafale jets at Hasimara was carefully planned, keeping in mind the importance of strengthening the IAF's capability in the eastern sector

Five IAF personnel part of Indian contingent for Tokyo Olympics

Five personnel of the Indian Air Force (IAF) are part of the Indian contingent that will participate in the Tokyo Olympics starting Friday. Four personnel -- Sergeant Shivpal Singh, Sergeant Noah Nirmal Tom, Junior Warrant Officer Deepak Kumar and Corporal Alex Anthony -- will be competing as sportspersons, while Master Warrant Officer Ashok Kumar will be a referee in the wrestling events, the IAF said in a statement on Thursday. "The IAF is proud to announce the inclusion of five Air Warriors (four competing and one as a referee) in the Indian contingent, after a gap of 25 years, for the upcoming Tokyo Olympics 2021 to perform, outshine and bring medals for the country," it said. Sergeant Shivpal Singh has qualified for the javelin throw event, while Sergeant Noah Nirmal Tom and Corporal Alex Antony will take part in the 4x400 metre mixed-relay race, it added. Junior Warrant Officer Deepak Kumar is part of the Indian shooting team for the 10-metre air rifle event, the IAF ...

Three more Rafale jets arrive in India in further boost to air force

The aircraft were provided mid-air refuelling by the air force of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

IAF likely to operationalise second squadron of Rafale aircraft by July-end

IAF is likely to operationalise its second squadron of the Rafale combat aircraft by the end of July and it will be based in Hasimara air base in West Bengal, officials said on Tuesday.

Bharat Dynamics Ltd signs Rs 499-crore deal with IAF for Akash missiles

Bharat Dynamics Limited signed a contract worth about Rs 499 crore with the Ministry of Defence for the manufacture and supply of Akash missiles to the Indian Air Force

Drone policy set to be relaxed as IAF goes for counter-rogue tech

The new rules are likely to be unveiled on the Independence Day

Point of vulnerability

Rafale controversy reflects a systemic weakness in defence deals

IAF to procure 10 anti-drone systems for deployment in border areas

After a drone attack at the Indian Air Force (IAF) station in Jammu, the force has decided to procure 10 anti-drone systems to stop such attacks in future in the border areas.

Alert soldiers thwart possible attack on a military station in Jammu

The officials said the whole area outside the military station was cordoned off immediately and a massive search operation was going on when the last reports were received.

In a first, drones strike at IAF station in Jammu airport; 2 injured

2 bombs dropped at IAF station in Jammu airport; NIA likely to take over probe

Rajnath Singh speaks to Vice Air Chief over explosions at Jammu IAF base

The Indian Air Force is probing whether the two low-intensity explosions at its base in Jammu on Sunday were part of a terror attack, people familiar with the defence and security establishment said. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's office said he spoke to Vice Air Chief, Air Marshal HS Arora over the explosions. Investigators are also examining the possible use of drones to drop the explosives at the airport that has various assets of the IAF, they said. In a Twitter post, the Indian Air Force (IAF) said two "low-intensity explosions" were reported early Sunday morning in the technical area of Jammu air force station and one of them caused minor damage to the roof of a building while the other exploded in an open area. "There was no damage to any equipment. Investigation is in progress along with civil agencies," it said. The people cited above said all angles including the possible involvement of terror networks in the explosions are being probed. "Raksha Mantri Shri @rajnathsi

Two drones used to carry out attack on Jammu Air Force base, say sources

Two drones were used to carry out an attack inside the Air Force base in Jammu on Sunday, sources said."There is no damage to any aircraft in the blasts. Two personnel suffered minor injuries," they added.Meanwhile, the Indian Air Force (IAF) informed that two low-intensity explosions were reported early Sunday morning in the technical area of Jammu Air Force Station.One of the blasts caused minor damage to the roof of a building while the other exploded in an open area.There was no damage to any equipment, the IAF said.An investigation into the matter is in progress along with civil agencies, it added.

Security challenges led to monumental changes in force: IAF chief

Indian military has for long flagged the threat of two front war. With the disputed border with China and Pakistan active at the same point of time, the armed forces are stretched to the maximum.

Induction of Rafale aircraft into Indian Air Force by 2022: IAF Chief

IAF Chief RKS Bhadauria on Saturday said the induction of 36 Rafale aircraft into the Indian Air Force would take place by 2022

Indian Air Force undergoing monumental transformation, says IAF Chief

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is undergoing a monumental transformation with rapid infusion of technologies due to rapidly evolving security challenges, IAF Chief RKS Bhadauria said on Saturday

Cost vs combat edge: Future of IAF's Jaguar fleet is hanging in the balance

If plan does not work out, IAF's 110-odd Jaguar fighters will start retiring by 2024

The mirage of self-reliance

In the absence of robust technological and project management structures, MoD's indigenisation drive will remain questionable

IAF joins fire fighting operation as forest blaze rages in J-K's Udhampur

The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Monday joined a fire fighting operation to control a massive forest fire in Ghordi block in Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said

IAF Chief meets Ladakh's LG, reassures humanitarian assistance to UT

Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief R K S Bhadauria on Friday met Ladakh's Lieutenant Governor R K Mathur and reassured him of the service's commitment to humanitarian assistance tasks in the union territory

Indian Air Force pays tribute to Squadron Leader Abhinav Chaudhary

The IAF paid its tribute by flying a 'Missing Man' formation as it recommenced its operational flying