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TopicAir Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari

Topic: Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari

Snapshots from ThePrint OTC: When former IAF chief VR Chaudhari gave a masterclass on air power

In latest episode of Off The Cuff, former IAF chief VR Chaudhari gives an inside view of India's air force, its philosophy & the way forward for the tech-driven armed service.

Air Marshal A.P. Singh takes over as IAF chief, task cut out

Air Chief Marshal Singh took over from incumbent V.R. Chaudhari Monday afternoon. His top priority will be strengthening the fighting capability of the IAF, it is learnt.

IAF to become future-ready aerospace force, says Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari

Chaudhari made the remarks during his address to student officers at the Defence Services Staff College (DSSC) in Wellington on March 22.

Grace, agility & might — IAF paints Sangam skies with aerial ballet on Air Force Day

IAF unveils new ensign reflecting its rich history & achievements. Over 100 aircraft took part in the celebrations which also saw ceremonial parade in Prayagraj.

‘Better tactic’: IAF’s mountain radars to soon match China’s ability to look deep within India

Air Chief Marshal (ACM), V.R. Chaudhari, said they were aware of China’s ‘radar platter’ – a large deployment of radars and extended range systems – which far outnumbers India’s.

IAF’s Rs 3 lakh crore Made-in-India shopping list— 97 fighter jets, 156 LCHs, Sukhoi upgrades

The IAF will sign contracts to procure indigenous jets, helicopters, and new-generation weapon systems over the next year and a half, Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari said Tuesday.

Mirages, MiG 29s, Jaguars to be phased out by 2035, IAF seeks more aircraft

IAF chief Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari said Tuesday that even though the force was looking at quality and technology of fighters, numbers still mattered.

‘Coercion is new strategy’ — IAF chief Chaudhuri flags cyber, space domains as ‘new battlefields’

Addressing a seminar of the IAF's first Warfare & Aerospace Strategy Programme, he cautioned that ‘a military strategist must not lose sight of the primary objective — war fighting’.

‘No single service can win a war on its own’: IAF chief seeks jointness, but with a caveat

Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari also underlined that China physically moving a disabled satellite into the 'graveyard orbit' is a new threat in the race to weaponise space.

Air chief awards ‘unit citation’ to 3 squadrons of IAF for their role in eastern Ladakh

The units were awarded during the 89th Air Force Day celebrations at the Hindon airbase for boosting India's military presence after the military standoff with China in the region.

On Camera

Why Modi’s supporters fear ‘proud Hindu’ MK Gandhi and venerate his murderer Godse

Every Gandhi Jayanti, we witness a contradiction in Hindutva position — PM Modi hails ‘beloved Bapu’ while his supporters attack and abuse him.

More Andhra-style prawn fry for Indian plates? How Naidu’s trying to blunt US tariff hit on aqua exports

Naidu attempts to shield aqua farmers after Trump’s tariff hits the shrimp farming sector in Andhra Pradesh, leading to the cancellation of 50% of the state's exports.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.