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TopicIndian Air Force

Topic: Indian Air Force

‘Forced himself on me, lied about his marriage’ — Delhi woman accuses IAF wing commander of ‘rape’

Woman claims she was an intern but court document submitted by defence says she was a 'psychologist on temporary duty' with IAF. Accused has denied allegations, filed for anticipatory bail.

India’s ‘Air and Space Force’: Spaceplane to ‘desi GPS’, how IAF renaming will widen its ambit

Renaming imminent, it is learnt. IAF aims to boost intel, surveillance & reconnaissance capabilities via space assets, has started training officers to operate in space.

Two Air Force pilots killed after trainer aircraft crashes in Telangana’s Medak

The crash happened around 8.55 am during training at Air Force Academy near Dindigul district. The pilots include an instructor and one cadet.

Replacing ageing Cheetah/Chetak choppers to take at least 10 yrs, hopes pinned on LUH & leasing

State-run HAL can produce around 30 Light Utility Helicopters each year, which will then be divided between the three Services, it is learnt.

‘Desi’ S-400: All about Project Kusha, India’s very own long-range air defence system

At the heart of Project Kusha is the development of Long-Range Surface-to-Air Missiles or LR-SAM. The project, first greenlit in 2022, was given Acceptance of Necessity last month.

Air Marshal PK Barbora, former IAF vice-chief who reactivated DBO in Ladakh, passes away

Air Marshal Barbora was the first officer from Northeast to reach such a high post in the armed forces. He was known for speaking his mind while in service and even took on politicians.

Even as IAF moves in for 97 more Tejas, its eyes firmly set on MRFA but awaits govt signal

Rafale, F-15EX & the Gripen are the 3 main contenders with the front-runner being French Rafale fighter jets, 36 of which were inducted into the force under emergency procurement in 2016.

After Navy, Air Force unveils new ensign with IAF crest

IAF crest has Ashoka Chakra, Himalayan eagle & IAF motto inscribed below in Devanagari. The motto has been taken from verse 24, Chapter 11, of the Bhagavad Gita.

Infantry combat vehicles, naval aerial systems feature in defence ministry’s 5th indigenisation list

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh released the list at Navy’s Swavlamban-2023 event. Total cost of indigenisation of these 98 items is an estimated Rs 1.4 lakh crore, it is learnt.

‘Rendered him cynical’ — SC orders IAF to compensate veteran who got HIV after 2002 blood transfusion

Overturning NCDRC ruling, bench says 'no amount of compensation & monetary terms can undo harm caused by services' behaviour which has shaken foundation of appellant’s dignity'.

On Camera

Why Tamil Nadu’s women make up nearly half of India’s female factory workforce

With an educated & skilled workforce, Tamil Nadu has a burgeoning industrial sector which has scored massive investments in automobiles, electronics, and even footwear.

Taiwan reports Chinese military activity around the island

Taiwan has detected a total of 301 Chinese military aircraft and 165 Chinese naval vessels so far in 2024.

For BJP, Kejriwal is an idea whose time has come to be destroyed

The ‘idea’ Kejriwal's politics grew around was a no-holds-barred fight against corruption. That is the reason Modi govt has now tarred him and his entire party with the same paint.