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Induction of Rafale aircraft into Indian Air Force to take place by 2022, says IAF Chief

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IAF Chief RKS Bhadauria also said that some deliveries from France have been ahead of time, while minor delays happened with 'one or two' aircraft due to Covid-related issues.

ACM Idris Hassan Latif — WWII veteran who chose India over Pakistan and went on to head IAF

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Latif led the first fly-past over New Delhi after India became a republic in 1950. He was instrumental in procuring Jaguar, MiG-23 & MiG-25 aircraft for the IAF.

New IAF chief bets on indigenous fighter, trainer aircraft, rules out new foreign purchase

Snehesh Alex Philip -
At his maiden press conference, new Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Bhadauria said the Indian air-to-air missile Astra will be inducted across platforms.

New IAF chief RKS Bhadauria says fully prepared to deal with any ‘contingency’

PTI -
Air Chief Marshal R.K.S. Bhadauria took charge as Chief of Air Staff Monday as his predecessor B.S. Dhanoa demitted office.

Abhinandan flies MiG-21, with IAF chief as the lead pilot

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The IAF wing commander, who has resumed flying following his crash in the aftermath of the Balakot strikes, flew a MiG-21 Type 69 aircraft as co-pilot.

New IAF chief to be named soon, big task for Dhanoa’s successor will be reform rollout

Snehesh Alex Philip -
The race for the new IAF chief post is mainly between Air Marshals B. Suresh and R. Nambiar, but there is a third candidate who can’t be discounted.

Rafale jet model installed outside IAF chief’s house, bang opposite Congress HQ

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The model was preceded by a likeness of the Su-30MKI. IAF sources said the Rafale replaced it at the Akbar Road property about a month ago.
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