Tag: IAF
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IAF inducts Su-30 MKI into frontline 221 Squadron
The Indian Air Force on Monday inducted its frontline Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft into the 221 Squadron, 'Valiants', at its base in Punjab, enhancing the IAF's capabilities, an official release said. Su-30 MKI is a state-of-the-art all-weather multi-role fighter jet capable of undertaking varied air combat and ground attack missions. Developed by Russia's Sukhoi, it …
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April 24, 2017 -
Rolls-Royce opens defence engineering centre at Bengaluru
British engine major Rolls-Royce on Thursday opened a defence Service Delivery Centre (SDC) to offer localised engineering support to Indian forces, said a company statement. According to the statement, the SDC will offer localised engineering support to improve frontline capability of the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Indian Navy (IN) aircraft, and of the …
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April 20, 2017 -
Jaitley commends IAF for successful military exercises
Defence Minister Arun Jaitley on Wednesday commended the Indian Air Force (IAF) for successfully conducting various military exercises and emphasised on the challenges to Defence forces due to the rapidly changing geo-political situation in the world and the uncertainties existing in the region. Inaugurating the three-day Commanders Conference of the IAF, he appreciated their operations …
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April 19, 2017 -
Indian Air Force team to climb Mt Dhaulagiri
An Indian Air Force (IAF) team is embarking upon an expedition to climb Mt Dhaulagiri, the seventh-highest mountain in the world, in Nepal, a defence release said on Sunday. "A team of twelve IAF mountaineers led by Gp Capt RC Tripathi, would attempt to summit the peak," it said. The expedition will be carried out …
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April 16, 2017 -
Accelerating Tejas
Since positive information on the progress of the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft ~ Tejas ~ is only occasionally circulated, there is reason for satisfaction that action has been initiated for doubling the capacity at Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd., Bangalore, to 16 jets a year. That would help make true the dream to produce enough aircraft in …
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March 21, 2017 -
India, Russia sign two agreements for Sukhois’ maintenance
India and Russia on Friday signed two agreements for long-term support to the Su-30 MKI fleet of the Indian Air Force (IAF), which is expected to improve the maintenance and serviceability of the aircraft. One of the agreements, signed between Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) that produces Su-30 MKI under licence, and PJSC United Aircraft Corporation …
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March 17, 2017 -
Search operation near Pathankot airbase continues for second day
A massive search operation continued in and around the Pathankot airbase for the second day on Wednesday following intelligence inputs about suspected anti-national elements in the area, police said. Security agencies, including the Punjab Police, Indian Air Force Garuda commandos, Army personnel, Himachal Pradesh Police and para-military forces, had launched the search operation around the airbase on Tuesday. …
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March 15, 2017 -
IAF chopper topples during training sortie
A Chetak helicopter of the Indian Air Force toppled while making an emergency landing during a training sortie from Bamrauli near Allahabad on Wednesday. Both the pilots are safe. The chopper toppled when the pilots tried a forced landing after it developed a technical snag, sources in IAF said. The IAF has ordered a court …
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March 15, 2017 -
Forces conduct major exercise to test combat readiness
The Indian Navy carried out a mega exercise which saw participation of its strategic assets including nuclear-powered submarine and aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya, besides Su-30 and Jaguar fighter jets of IAF, officials said on Sunday. The Theatre-level Readiness and Operational Exercise (TROPEX) was conducted to test combat readiness of the combined fleets of the Navy, …
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February 26, 2017 -
Forces conduct major exercise to test combat readiness
The Indian Navy carried out a mega exercise which saw participation of its strategic assets including nuclear-powered submarine and aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya, besides Su-30 and Jaguar fighter jets of IAF, officials said on Sunday. The Theatre-level Readiness and Operational Exercise (TROPEX) was conducted to test combat readiness of the combined fleets of the Navy, …
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February 26, 2017 -
IAF appeals citizens not to litter
Ahead of the Republic Day Parade fly-past, the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Wednesday appealed to citizens of Delhi not to throw eatables, garbage, or animal carcasses in the open which may attract birds and endanger aircraft. "In view of the fly-past at heights varying from 60 to 500 metres and the associated flight safety …
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January 18, 2017 -
IAF operates special flight to Kargil
Indian Air Force is operating a special flight between Jammu and Kargil on request of Jammu and Kashmir government to facilitate passage of stranded people, a statement said. "On request of J&K government, the IAF is operating special courier between Jammu and Kargil to facilitate the people stranded due to closure of passes following heavy …
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January 12, 2017 -
CBI opposes bail granted to IAF ex-chief in VVIP chopper case
The CBI on Monday opposed the bail granted to former Indian Air Force chief SP Tyagi in the Agusta Westland case. The Central Bureau of Investigation told Justice IS Mehta that Tyagi, who is out on bail, might try to delay the case, and sought an early hearing. The court posted the matter for hearing on January …
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January 9, 2017 -
CBI opposes bail granted to IAF ex-chief in VVIP chopper case
The CBI on Monday opposed the bail granted to former Indian Air Force chief SP Tyagi in the Agusta Westland case. The Central Bureau of Investigation told Justice IS Mehta that Tyagi, who is out on bail, might try to delay the case, and sought an early hearing. The court posted the matter for hearing on January …
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January 9, 2017