Tag: IAF
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IAF chief comments on obtaining spares for Jaguar fleet from retired jets
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is planning to keep its obsolete Jaguar fleet of fighter jets flying with spare parts scavenged from retired Jaguars from around the world.
July 27, 2018 -
IAF summoned to rescue stranded pilgrims
Three MI-17 helicopters of the Indian Air Force (IAF) were on Friday deployed to rescue aged and sick Amarnath pilgrims who were stranded at Panjtarni because of bad weather.
July 6, 2018 -
Home-made setback?
The much-vaunted, and very desirable, “make in India” in defence production effort could be running into trouble from a little-expected quarter ~ pricing. The defence ministry has just set up an expert costing committee to go into Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd seeking Rs 463 crore for each of 83 Tejas Mark 1A Light Combat Aircraft whose …
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July 2, 2018 -
This Karnataka girl is IAF’s first woman fighter pilot from south India
Flying Officer Meghana Shanbough became the first woman fighter pilot from South India on Saturday following the commissioning ceremony of Indian Air Force (IAF) officers in Dundigal.
June 17, 2018 -
Police arrest godown owner as IAF helps douse Malviya Nagar fire
Over 24 hours after the smoke from the inferno darkened the skies over Malviya Nagar, the Indian Air Force (IAF) and firefighters managed to douse the flames which broke out in a rubber godown in Khirki extension.
May 30, 2018 -
IAF helicopter crashlands; occupants safe
Four persons, including two crew members of an IAF helicopter on Wednesday escaped with injuries when it crash landed at the helipad at Nathatop near the Patnitop tourist destination in Jammu division. According to a spokesman of the Army, the Cheetah helicopter of the IAF on a routine sortie from Jammu to Natha Top carrying …
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May 23, 2018 -
Pak’s JF-17 aircraft of present, but Tejas aircraft of future: IAF chief
JF-17 is a lightweight, single-engine, multi-role combat aircraft developed jointly by Pakistan and China.
April 27, 2018 -
IAF Admit Card 2018 released for Group X, Group Y at airmenselection.cdac.in | Indian Air Force 2018
The Indian Air Force has released the admit card 2018 for Group X and Group Y recruitment examination on the official website airmenselection.cdac.in.
April 18, 2018 -
IAF begins process to procure 114 fighter jets
In a major move, the Indian Air Force on Friday started the process to acquire a fleet of 114 fighter jets which are expected to significantly enhance its overall strike capability. According to officials, the RFI (Request for Information) or initial tender is for joint production of the aircraft by a foreign aircraft maker along …
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April 6, 2018 -
Plane carrying remains of 38 Indians killed in Iraq lands in Amritsar
The mortal remains of 38 Indians who were killed in Iraq have been brought back home in a special flight, officials said on Monday.
April 2, 2018 -
Theni forest fire: 9 dead; IAF completes rescue mission; Palaniswami orders probe
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has completed the rescue operation for the trapped trekkers in the Kurangani hills of Theni district of Tamil Nadu where a fire has been raging since Saturday. Nine people have lost their lives in the fire. While there were at least 39 trekkers trapped at the popular tourist spot due …
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March 12, 2018 -
Theni forest fire: Nine dead, IAF continues rescue mission
Nine trekkers have died in a forest fire on the Kurangani Hills in Tamil Nadu, the District Collector said on Monday. A rescue operation with the help of the Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopters has been underway since Sunday. A total of 27 trekkers were rescued from the fire in picturesque Theni district, some 520 …
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March 12, 2018 -
IAF rescues 27 trekkers trapped in Theni forest fire
The Indian Air Force has been able to rescue 27 of the around 40 trekkers trapped in the Theni forest fire by Monday morning. During the ongoing operations, the IAF has pressed four helicopters and 16 elite Garud commandoes to search and rescue the remaining trekkers trapped in the Kurangani forest as the fire rages on. Seven …
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March 12, 2018 -
IAF to rescue students caught in forest fire in Tamil Nadu
The Indian Air Force (IAF) will be pressed to rescue students caught in a forest fire in Tamil Nadu’s Theni district, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on Sunday. She said the Southern Command was in touch with the Theni District Collector. Sitharaman also announced this through a tweet. Responding to the request from the Hon @CMOTamilNadu …
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March 11, 2018 -
Mamata congratulates IAF fighter jet pilot Avani Chaturvedi
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday congratulated Indian Air Force (IAF) Flying Officer Avani Chaturvedi, who became the first Indian woman to fly fighter aircraft solo, and said “you are an inspiration for many young girls in our country”. The Chief Minister congratulated Chaturvedi on Twitter saying, “heartiest congratulations to Flying Officer Avani Chaturvedi. …
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February 22, 2018 -
Sunjuwan attack: 2 soldiers killed; para commandos airlifted to Jammu
Two Indian Army soldiers lost their lives in the terror attack on the Sunjuwan military camp in Jammu even as IAF para commandos from Udhampur have been called in to flush out the holed up terrorists. Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh is closely monitoring the situation. The two Junior Commissioned Officers (JCO) succumbed to injuries sustained …
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February 10, 2018 -
Sunjuwan terror attack: IAF para commandos airlifted to Jammu
Para commandos of the Indian Air Force (IAF) have been airlifted to from Udhampur to flush out the group of four-to-five heavily armed militants, who stormed an army camp in Jammu early Saturday, officials said. According to reports, the IAF para commandos have been airlifted to Jammu while another aircraft will bring in more commandos …
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February 10, 2018