India and China held talks this week discussing airspace violations by the Chinese Airforce
This meeting had the Indians raising the issue of airspace violations and provocations by the PLAAF (People’s Liberation Army Airforce) in the last 45 days.
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IAF to phase out MiG-21 squadron by September & entire fleet by 2025
The Mig-21 has a nasty record of 400 crashes that have killed over 200 pilots in the past 60 years of their service.
Indian Air Force (IAF) MiG-21 fighter jet crashes, 2 pilots martyred
Yet another unfortunate incident of the MiG-21 fighter jet continues. IAF has officially announced the death of both the pilots in the Barmer crash.
Philippines shows interest in LCA Tejas and ALH Helicopters amid South China Sea conflict
A report from PTI suggests that the Philippines is interested in procuring a batch of Advanced Light Helicopters (ALH) and the Light Combat Aircraft Tejas.
Rahul & Priyanka slam government over Agnipath again
Rahul Gandhi & Priyanka Gandhi Vadra slammed the government once again on the Agnipath recruitment scheme for the defence forces.
Centre fixes upper age limit of Agnipath candidates to 23 yrs
The Union Government gave an official statement stating that it has decided to increase the upper age limit for the Agnipath defence services aspirants by two years.
Government tries to bust myths around Agnipath Scheme
The government tried to address the myths surrounding the newly- launched Agnipath scheme of recruitment in the three Services amid protests which have turned violent in several parts of the country.
Centre launches new army recruitment plan “Agnipath”
The Ministry of Defense has a radical army recruitment plan detailing named "Agnipath".
IAF to no longer buy 48 Mi-17 V5 helicopters from Russia: Report
The deal was signed between India & Russia about 10 years ago for the procurement of 80 Mi-17 V5 helicopters.
Indian Air Force deploys Mi-17 V5 to extinguish massive fire at Tiger Reserve
The IAF had to deploy two Mi 17 V5 helicopters for Bambi Bucket operations to douse the massive fire that spread over large areas of Sariska Tiger Reserve.
IAF’s fleet of heavy-lift transport ready to evacuate Indian nationals from Ukraine
"The Indian Air Force is prepared to meet any requirements for the evacuation of our citizens from Ukraine," says IAF spokesperson Wing Commander Ashish Moghe.
Tri-services inquiry report on ‘CDS Chopper Crash’ likely to be submitted on December 31
The probe team is headed by Air Marshal Manvendra Singh and includes two Brigadier-rank officers from the Army and Navy.
Dassault to deliver 3 of the 4 remaining Rafale in February next year: IAF Chief
Indian Air Force has deployed the fourth-generation aircraft along the border in the ongoing standoff with China.
IAF Group Captain Abhinandan Varthaman awarded with Vir Chakra
Abhinandan Varthaman fired down a Pakistani F-16 fighter aircraft during an airborne battle on February 27, a day after the Balakot airstrike.
IAF promotes Abhinandan Varthaman to the post of Group Captain
When Pakistan initiated retaliation against India for the Balakot bombings a day before, Varthaman shot down a Pakistani plane on February 27, 2019.
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