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TopicIndian Air Force

Topic: Indian Air Force

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'.

India must invest more in land forces—victory is measured in terms of territory gained or lost

Modernisation of the Navy and Air Force, which are ‘platform centric’ and operating in only one medium, is relatively easy.

India to buy 100 more indigenous LCA Mark 1A fighter jets, says Air Force chief

In a boost to made-in-India aerospace sector, Air Force plans to buy the aircraft to replace MiG-series fighter jets in its fleet. Plans submitted to defence ministry, other stakeholders.

India gets its first C295 — all about aircraft that will replace IAF’s ageing Avro fleet

The C295 has a rear ramp for loading and unloading & can carry up to nine tonnes of payload, or as many as 71 troops, at a maximum cruise speed of about 480 km.

India to get its first C-295 transport aircraft in Spain this Wednesday

According to the Rs 21,000-crore deal with Airbus Defence and Space, first 16 aircraft will be delivered in ‘fly-away’ condition from its final assembly line in Seville.

Brazil’s Embraer eyes mega transport aircraft deal with IAF, in talks with HAL, private players

IAF seeks 40-80 medium transport aircraft with 18-27 tonne capacity under Make in India route. CEO of Embraer Defense & Security says also looking at setting up assembly line in India.

On Camera

Swachh Bharat Mission’s next chapter must be about unlocking the economic value of sanitation

The journey from ODF to ODF Plus Model has not been about ticking boxes, but about ensuring that households, schools, and anganwadi centres reflect the success of the rural water and sanitation missions.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

Maharashtra Police places order for US-made sniper rifles even as MHA recommends ‘Make in India’

New Delhi: The Maharashtra Police placed an order last week for 15 US-made Barrett Multi-role Adaptive Design (MRAD) sniper rifles and related accessories worth...

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.