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Union Defence Ministry has recently issued a tender to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the purchase of 97 indigenous LCA Mark 1A fighter jets, a deal valued at over Rs 65,000 crore.
Sushma Swaraj the first woman External Affairs Minister of the country was known as "The Supermom of India" and the "Iron Lady" of Indian Politics
NASA, the US space agency, is piloting a helicopter capable of flying in alien atmospheres on Mars. The 1.8 kg chopper, dubbed "Ginny," is part of NASA's Perseverance rover, which was launched in 2020 and is currently operating on Mars.
Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, the Chief of the Indian Air Force (IAF), revealed intentions to boost security along the disputed border with China by bolstering the IAF's capabilities with a range of indigenous military technology, including mountain radars.
“India is on the moon!" ISRO chairman Dr. Sreedhara Somanath announced after the historic soft landing of India’s Lunar spacecraft Chandrayan-3 near the South Pole of the Moon on August 23 2023.
Indian Air Force is going to place orders for 156 more Prachand Light Combat Helicopters, with HAL, which would be deployed at both the China and Pakistan front by the IAF and the Indian Army.
Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari on Wednesday (Sep 13) received the first C-295 transport aircraft made for India by global aircraft manufacturer Airbus at a facility in Seville in Spain.
Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari— the chief of the Indian Air Force, will be in Spain this Wednesday where he would receive the first C-295 transport plane made for India by global aircraft manufacturer Airbus for India at a facility in Seville
Taiwan's foreign ministry hosted an event "the Ketagalan Forum" focused on the Indo-Pacific on August 8 in which India's former military chiefs - General Manoj Naravane, Admiral Karambir Singh and former Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria were present. But why?
French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday (Jun 29) urged calm and called the violence "unjustifiable", after protests spread across the country following a 17-year-old boy being shot dead by police.
Department Defence Production organized a briefing and interaction meeting with Thailand delegation led by Deputy Chief of Air Staff, Royal Thai Air force (RTAF) – Air Marshal Piboon Vorravanpreecha in New Delhi on Thursday (Jun 22)
Air Marshal Dixit flew in the LCA Trainer aircraft, which is presently undergoing final developmental test flights, during his visit.
Nigerian citizen has been sent on 12 days remand (police custody) by a local court in Rajkot in a 30 kg heroin drug case. Police had received information that three bags full of heroin were lying in unmanned area behind Khandheri stadium.
Air Marshal Balakrishnan Manikantan took over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) of Southern Air Command on Monday (May 1). He is an alumni of Sainik School Kazhakootam and National Defence Academy.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (Feb 13) inaugurated the 14th edition of Asia's largest aero show - Aero India 2023 - in Bengaluru. Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari lead the Gurukul formation during the flypast.
Pope Francis, on Sunday (Feb 5), said that he is planning to visit India next year and is also expected to take a trip to Mongolia later in 2023, as per Vatican News. Pope Francis outlined his upcoming travel schedule.
Ace fighter pilot Air Marshal AP Singh on Wednesday (Feb 1) took over as the new Vice Chief of the Indian Air Force (IAF). After assuming office, he laid a wreath at the National War Memorial to honour fallen heroes.
Air Marshal Raghunath Nambiar (Retd), who retired after commanding the Western Air Command took on the Congress leader and said, "Digvijaya Singh does not know what he is talking about and is misinformed".
Rajnath Singh reviewed the preparations of the forthcoming Aero India during the apex committee meeting held in New Delhi on Tuesday (Jan 24). He was given a detailed account of the arrangements.
CDS Gen Anil Chauhan and the three service chiefs laid wreaths at the National War Memorial (NWM) on Saturday (Jan 14), on the occasion of Armed Forces Veterans' Day.
Air Marshal Pankaj Mohan Sinha assumed command of the Indian Air Force's Western Air Command on Sunday (Jan 1). He was commissioned into the IAF as a fighter pilot in Jun 1985.
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock has described India as a "natural partner" that she believes will move alongside Germany to sail through "this rough sea", as the world continues to face uncertainty
The Headquarters Eastern Air Command on Thursday (Dec 1) completed 63 glorious years of service to the nation. The occasion was marked by a wreath-laying ceremony by Air Marshal SP Dharkar.
IAF has moved a proposal worth over Rs 1,400 crore to the government for acquiring Rudram next-generation anti-radiation missiles (NGARM), to search and destroy enemy radar locations.
IAF chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari on Tuesday (Nov 8) in Jodhpur said air power will play a vital and critical role in deciding the outcome of conflicts in the future.
The Army Day Parade next year, which will be the 75th celebration, will be held in Bengaluru as part of initiatives to hold major events outside the national capital region. Army Day is held on Jan 15 annually, to mark the taking over of first Indian officer as Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army on this day in 1949.
In a historic step for the Indian Air Force (IAF), the central government has approved the creation of a new branch called the Weapon Systems Branch in the IAF under which operators of ground-based and specialist airborne weapon systems will be unified under one umbrella.
Former Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria has been appointed as chief nodal officer of the Uttar Pradesh Defence Industrial Corridor (UPDIC).
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday (Aug 29) visited a premier radar station of the Indian Air Force (AIF), where he witnessed the functioning of the Integrated Air Command and Control System (IACCS).
Chief of the South African Army Lieutenant General Lawrence Khulekani Mbatha called on Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari at Air headquarters on Tuesday (Aug 23) and discussed bilateral issues and defence cooperation between the two countries.
Along with Air Marshal DK Patnaik , Indian Army's Eastern Command Chief Lt Gen R P Kalita had also arrived at Tezpur in Assam on a four-day visit to Gajraj Corps, on Tuesday (Aug 2).
The main aim of the Ramsar wetlands in India is to develop and maintain an international network of wetlands that are important for the conservation of global biological diversity and sustaining human life.
The IAF Centre of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence under the aegis of UDAAN (Unit for Digitisation, Automation, Artificial Intelligence and Application Networking) was inaugurated by Air Marshal Sandeep Singh, Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS), on Jul 10 at Air Force Station Rajokri.
Air Marshal AP Singh assumed the appointment of Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C) Central Air Command (CAC) yesterday (01 Jul). The Air Marshal was commissioned into the fighter stream of IAF on Dec 21, 1984.
In a major step taken by the Centre, in the selection process of the next CDS (Chief of Defence Staff), the Indian govt amends the Army Act in order to include serving and retired Lt Gen rank officials; below the age of 62 years, for the coveted post.
The Heritage Centre will play an important role in motivating future generations by showcasing the contribution of IAF over the years and its vital role in various operations & nation building.
IAF chief will interact with officials of the Japan Self-Defence Forces and discuss issues of bilateral interest
The India - France Joint Staff talks is a forum established to enhance defence cooperation between both the nations through regular talks at the strategic and operational levels.
In recognition of his services, the Govt of India conferred the rank of the Marshal of the Air Force on to Arjan Singh in Jan 2002 making him the first 'Five Star' rank officer of the Indian Air Force.
A Japanese soldier emptied nine bullets into Sam Mankeshaw’s belly and lungs. It was impossible for anybody to survive in that condition. No one thought he would survive.
IAF chief and German Navy chief discussed avenues to enhance bilateral defence cooperation during the meeting
Today, on this Indian Army Day, let us have a look at the first of first Field Marshal of the Indian Army.
While the IAF has not made the findings public yet, it is believed that the helicopter crashed after hitting terrain
The Indian Air Force said the Air Chief Marshal will meet the top military brass of that country besides visiting important defence establishments.
The IAF chief also said that India is continuously evaluating threats from Pakistan and China.
The Air Vice-Marshal thanked the people of Coonoor town, in a letter, for willfully abiding by their duties and voluntarily helping in the rescue mission.
The Prime Minister visited Palam airbase to pay his last respects."Paid my last respects to Gen Bipin Rawat, his wife and other personnel of the Armed Forces. India will never forget their rich contribution," tweeted PM Modi.
The horrendous military crackdown in Dhaka on the night of March 25-26, 1971, code named Operation Searchlight, that triggered a full-fledged civil war in East Pakistan was definitely the outcome of the military mindset of the Pakistani dictatorship.
IAF said he is visiting the country to attend the Egypt Air Power Symposium and Egyptian Defence Exposition (EDEX) which will take place in Cairo from November 28 to December 2.
