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IAF's Surya Kiran Aerobatic Team to perform air show in Jammu to celebrate 76th anniversary of J-K’s accession

The Indian Air Force (IAF) and the Government of Union Territory Jammu and Kashmir are organising an air show at Air Force Station Jammu on September 22 to commemorate 76 years of the accession of Jammu and Kashmir into the Indian Union and to celebrate the Diamond Jubilee of Air…

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MP rain: IAF chopper rescues pregnant woman and kin from house roof in flooded area

Amid incessant rains in Ujjain district, the information was received that a man is stranded with his pregnant wife in their house in a flooded area.

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IAF chief takes delivery of first C-295 transport aircraft in Spain

Airbus Defence and Space handed over first of 56 C-295 transport aircraft to Indian Air Force, kick-starting delivery of ₹21,935-crore project. Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid foundation stone of manufacturing facility in Vadodara. Aircraft to replace ageing Avro-748 planes, capable of transporting 71 troops, airdropping paratroops and loads, and medical…

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Foundation stone laid for airfield within striking distance of LAC in Ladakh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh virtually lays foundation stone for Nyoma airfield in Ladakh, inaugurates Nechiphu tunnel in Arunachal. Inaugurates 90 projects worth ₹2,900 crore across 11 States/UTs. Nyoma airfield to boost air infrastructure, Nechiphu tunnel to provide all-weather connectivity to Tawang. BRO completes projects in record time, civil-military fusion needed…

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IAF Western Air Command’s annual exercise gets underway

The annual training exercise, Trishul, of the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Western Air Command (WAC) began today. It will see activation of all air assets and force multipliers spread across the LOC with Pakistan to the LAC with China

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Air Marshal S Shrinivas takes over as AFA Commandant

Air Marshal Shrinivas, a science graduate from National Defence Academy, was commissioned into the fighter stream of the IAF in June 1987 and is a ‘Category A’ Qualified Flying Instructor.

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IAF holds study to identify transport fleet requirement

The Indian Air Force, which is looking to procure Medium Transport Aircraft (MTA), is carrying out a comprehensive study.

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Five MiG-29 jets of IAF participating in mega war game in Egypt

The Indian Air Force (IAF) deployed five MiG-29 combat jets, six transport aircraft and a group of its special forces personnel at a 21-day multilateral war game in Egypt that began on Sunday. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Morning Digest | G-20 nations arrive at consensus on issues of cultural heritage; videos of attack on Muslim child in U.P. taken down on X, and more

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IAF banking on indigenous fighter aircraft to prevent numbers going below current level

IAF puts weight behind LCA project, hopes for expedited deliveries and additional orders to arrest fighter strength falling. LCA trainers urgently required; 8 expected by end of FY.

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IAF looking to order another 90 LCA-MK1A fighter jets

IAF looks to order 90 more LCA-MK1A jets, in addition to 83 already contracted. The MK1A is more capable than the current LCA-MK1, with delivery of 3 aircraft in Feb 2024 and 16/yr for 5 yrs. IAF also looking to order 90 LCA-MK2, which features enhanced range, endurance, OBOGS, Scalp,…

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Labourer arrested for venturing into restricted area of Indian Air Force

The HAL police arrested a 38-year-old man for venturing into the restricted Indian Air Fore area

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Payment crisis leads to uncertainty over India-Russia defence deals

Three of the five S-400 regiments contracted under a $5.43 billion deal in 2018 have been delivered but the other two are delayed

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Himachal: Choppers carried out over 50 sorties in last 48 hours, rescued over 780 people, says IAF

Choppers belonging to the Western Air Command carried out over 50 sorties over the last 48 hours, rescuing over 780 citizens in the flood-affected areas of Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Two killed in Joshimath as heavy rain ravages the hills

Two dead, five critically injured in Uttarakhand house collapse; IAF rescues 5,040 people in Himachal Pradesh. In Uttarakhand, two people died and five were critically injured after a house collapse in Helang

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'Wrong dates, facts': Sachin Pilot slams Amit Malviya over claim that Rajesh Pilot dropped bombs on Mizoram

In a post on X, Amit Malviya had claimed that Rajesh Pilot and Suresh Kalmadi were flying the Indian Air Force planes that bombed Aizawl, the capital of Mizoram, on March 5, 1966.

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Morning Digest | Manipur officials told to quit social media groups, 14 States yet to join Centre’s flagship education scheme; and more

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IAF had airlifted 68,000 personnel to Ladakh: Defence sources

Indian Air Force deployed entire transport fleet to carry 68000 troops, 330 vehicles and 90 tanks to eastern Ladakh. IAF also deployed fighters, helicopters and UAVs for surveillance and deterrence. Strengthened air defence network with radars and surface-to-air guided weapons.

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India receives Spike NLOS missiles from Israel, firing trials shortly

In a boost to its capabilities to destroy enemy targets hidden behind mountains, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has received the Israeli Spike Non Line of Sight (NLOS) anti-tank guided missiles which can hit targets from distances up to 30 km. Read further on Dynamite news

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Analysis | Uphill task for the Telangana govt. to use Hakimpet IAF base as hybrid airport

The Telangana Cabinet meeting held on July 31, 2023 approved the proposal to have second commercial airport at Hakimpet.

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IAF helicopters kept ready for emergency response in flood-hit Warangal

IAF officials disclosed the successful evacuation of six civilians with the help of an earthmover in Jayashankar Bhupalpally district on July 27.

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IAF choppers drop 600-kg food packets in flood-hit areas

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Two Indian military aircraft visit Australia’s strategic Cocos Islands

An Indian Navy Dornier maritime patrol aircraft and an IAF C-130 transport aircraft visited Australia’s Cocos (Keeling) Islands (CKI) in the Southern Indian Ocean, close to Indonesia in early July, sources said

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IAF moves LCA Tejas jets to Kashmir for flying experience in valley

The Indian Air Force has moved its indigenous Light Combat Aircraft Tejas to Jammu and Kashmir for the fleet to gain experience in flying in the valleys of the union territory situated along the border with Pakistan.

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Telangana’s tribal region hit by worst floods, IAF helicopters airdrop food packets in flood affected Kondai village

Flash floods in Jampannavagu damaged bridge connecting Kandai village leaving villagers stranded

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