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India To Build Planes Worth Rs 10,500 Cr To Vigil China, Pakistan
The DRDO will be producing six latest 'Made in India' aircraft to boost the Indian Air Force's surveillance capacities along Pakistan and China borders. Moreover, the planes will be built on passenger planes associated with Air India. Worth Rs 10,500 crore, the project will produce Airborne Early Warning and Control Block 2 planes efficient than its predecessor NETRA. They will have 360-degree exposure inside the opposition during operations… read-more
Tags: DRDO, IAF, Air India, Made in India
Courtesy: India Today
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Delhi HC Asks Air Force To Disclose PM Modi's Foreign Visit Details
The Delhi High Court, staying Central Information Commission’s order, has directed the Indian Air Force to disclose the details about PM Modi’s foreign visits. The court asked to provide information while keeping their ranks and positions confidential. Earlier, ex-IAF Commodore Lokesh Batra had sought for the expenditure of PM Modi and former PM Manmohan’s foreign visits since 2013. However, the IAF citing 'potential threat' had approached… read-more
Tags: CIC, IAF, RTI , Delhi High Court, Narendra Modi, Manmohan Singh
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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AK Vs AK Trailer: Indian Air Force Disgruntled With Portrayal
The Indian Air Force on December 9 has condemned Anurag Kashyap and Anil Kapoor's film trailer AK Vs AK for wrongly portraying the Air Force. The official Twitter account of the IAF wrote that the uniform showed in the trailer is 'inaccurate,' and the language used is also 'inappropriate.' It added, "This does not conform to the behavioural norms of those in the Armed Forces of India." Moreover, the… read-more
Tags: Anurag Kashyap, Anil Kapoor , Netflix India, IAF
Courtesy: Brifly News
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50 Scientists Rescued By IAF From Central Asian Nation
In a rescue mission by Indian Air Force, 50 Indian scientists including a few Covid-19 positive were airlifted from a central Asian country. The special 20-hour long rescue mission was carried out using the special C-17 Globemaster aircraft. As per reports, the scientists were under an official agreement between the two countries on an assigned project. Interestingly, this is the first time IAF underwent a mission to rescue COVID-affected… read-more
Tags: Indian Air force, IAF, Coronavirus, Airlift, National news
Courtesy: The Times of India
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IAF Officials Visit France To Review Arrival Of Second Set of Rafales
The Indian Air Force officials visited France's Saint-Dizier airbase to review the preparations ahead of the arrival of the second set of Rafale jets in the upcoming weeks. The visit aims to systematize the logistical issues and the training of a hand-picked group of pilots and technicians. Reportedly, the team is headed by assistant chief of air staff (projects). Earlier, the first set of Rafale jets arrived on July 29.
Tags: IAF, France, Rafale jets, India
Courtesy: The Times of India
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India Tests Its First Indigenously Made Air-To-Ground Missile Rudram
The Rudram Anti-Radiation Missile, developed for the Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses (SEAD) was successfully test-fired on October 9, off the east coast from a Sukhoi-30 fighter aircraft. The first-of-its-kind air-to-ground missile has been developed indigenously by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Reportedly, the missile has a strike range of 100 to 150 km and will improve the tactical capabilities of the Indian Air… read-more
Tags: IAF, rudram missile, DRDO, anti-radiation missile
Courtesy: Times Now
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Amid Tensions With China, IAF Chief Says Air Force Ready For Air Strikes
The Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief, RKS Bhadauria, said the force is prepared to conduct airstrikes, if the situation necessitates. The IAF leader, made the statement while speaking about the India-China border issues and said that the induction of Rafale had given India an edge over the rivals. He added that in case of conflict, China would never gain superiority. Reportedly, the Indian Air Force has made deployments in all the important areas… read-more
Tags: IAF, Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria, India-China face off
Courtesy: India Today
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Ladakh Border Standoff Unsettling; Army Troops Prepared For Any Misadventure
The Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria, on September 29 informed that the situation in eastern Ladakh is unsettling and the security forces are prepared for any situation. In the Press Conference, Air Chief Marshal mentioned that the current scenario is at 'No war No peace' stage. He further added that the IAF is deployed with all the military requirements to stand against any 'misadventure.'
Tags: INDIA CHINA BORDER ISSUE, Eastern Ladakh, Chief Air Marshal, IAF
Courtesy: The Times of India
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Rafale Jets Inducted to IAF; 'Strong Message to the World', Says Rajnath Singh
The Rafale Aircrafts were inducted to the Squadron 17 of the Indian Air Force (IAF) on September 10. The ceremony was witnessed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and French Minister of Armed Forces, Florence Parly. The induction included a 'Sarv Dharma Pooja', followed by an air display by Rafale, the Tejas jets, and the 'Sarang Aerobatic Team.' "The induction of Rafale is a strong message for the world and especially for those who… read-more
Tags: Rafale jets, Defense Ministry, IAF, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh
Courtesy: Brifly News
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IAF Complains Against Movie 'Gunjan Saxena' for Its "Negative Portrayal"
A complaint has been made to the Censor Board of Film Certification by the Indian Air Force (IAF) against the Dharma Production's movie 'Gunjan Saxena- The Kargil Girl'. The IAF has stated that initially Dharma Production had agreed on showing the originality of the IAF and inspire the young generation, but certain scenes and dialogues have "portrayed the IAF in an undue negative light."
Tags: Gunjan Saxena, Dharma Productions, IAF, Censor Board
Courtesy: NDTV News
