Tag: Air Force Chief

IAF succeeded in striking terror camps, Pak failed to enter Indian airspace: BS Dhanoa

Further on Islamabad closing its airspace, Dhanoa said it was a problem of the neighbouring country and did not affect India.

June 24, 2019

Air chief confirms hitting targets at Balakot, says IAF doesn’t count number of dead

Speaking on MiG-21 Bison, Dhanoa said the aircraft is a capable one and that it has been upgraded, has better radar, air-to-air missiles and advanced weapons system.

March 4, 2019

In pics: Army, Navy, Air Force chiefs salute martyrs on Army Day

January 15, 2018

Government to fill gaps in decision-making: Sitharaman to IAF

The government is committed to filling the gaps that arose due to lack of timely decision-making under the previous regime, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday told top IAF commanders in the national capital. The minister also told the Indian Air Force (IAF) that it should not see budgetary allocations as a constraint and acquire …

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October 10, 2017

First women fighter pilots likely to start with Mig 21 Bisons: IAF chief

The three women fighter pilots set to be commissioned in a fighter squadron in December are likely to fly Mig 21 Bisons, Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal B.S. Dhanoa said on Sunday. “According to me they will be sent to Mig 21 Bison (squadron). This will enhance their skills. I am not saying that …

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October 8, 2017