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Indian Air Force is the air defense force of India. P. V. Naik is the current Air Chief Marshal.
In September 09, Air Chief Marshal PV Naik said that there are over 100 voluntary retirement scheme (VRS) requests from pilots. He admitted that India's aircraft strength one-third of China.
The IAF was officially established on October 8, 1932 as an auxiliary air force of the Indian Empire and the prefix Royal was added in 1945 in recognition of its services during the World War II. After India achieved independence from the British in 1947, the prefix Royal was dropped and replaced by the word Indian.
Centre amends 1982 Anti-Hijacking Act
The Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Government on Friday amended the Anti-Hijacking Act of 1982 by approving the inclusion of a death sentence to be given to those involved in it. ANI
Death penalty as punishment for hijackers: Centre
The Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) Government on Friday toughened its anti-hijacking law by declaring that a death sentence would be given to those involved in it. ANI
Mulayam Singh Yadav has a narrow escape as crash is averted
Samajwadi Party (SP) supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav had a narrow escape as his small plane breezed past a cyclist on the runway while landing in Etawah. ANI
Women officers to get permanent commission now
The Delhi High Court on Friday in a unanimous judgement ordered the Indian Air Force and Army to grant permanent commission to women officers. ANI
French Army band performs in New Delhi
The French Army band performed here on Saturday, as India invited military bands and cultural troupes of armies from around the world to strengthen ties and promote peace through music. ANI
Two IAF squadrons to be decorated with Presidential Standards
President Pratibha Patil will confer the prestigious military award (Presidential Standards) on the two premier units of the Indian Air Force (IAF), the 49 Squadron and 107 Helicopter, in Jodhpur. ANI
Pak Army drops pamphlets linking Taliban with India in North Waziristan
The Pakistan political leadership maybe calling for peace talks with India, but the countrys military continues to spread propaganda by dropping pamphlets in North Waziristan that link the Taliban with Indias external intelligence agency, the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW). ANI
International military music festival to promote peace begins today
To promote peace through music, New Delhi is all set to host military musicians and cultural troupes of six armies -- India, UK, Sri Lanka, France, Nepal and Bangladesh. ANI
India concerned over 42 terror camps existing in Pak
Defence Minister A.K. Antony on Sunday said India is concerned about the 42 terror camps existing across the border even after Mumbai terror attacks and Pakistans non serious approach to dismantle them. ANI
India concerned over 42 terror camps exiting in Pak
Defence Minister A.K. Antony on Sunday said India is concerned about the 42 terror camps existing across the border even after Mumbai terror attacks and Pakistans non serious approach to dismantle them. ANI
Indian Air Force dominates Pokharan air space in biggest ever wargame
Operation Vayu Shakti 2010 showcased the tremendous firepower demonstration of the Indian Air Force on Sunday in three parts-during the day, at dusk and at night, which is essential for the IAFs success in any battle. ANI
Indian Air Force to showcase Vayu Shakti-2010 at Pokhran today
The Indian Air Force will display its full combat power capability when Vayu Shakti-2010, its biggest firepower demonstration is unleashed at the Pokhran firing ranges this evening. ANI
IAF special plane brings bodies of slain Indians in Kabul attack
A special Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft on Saturday evening brought back the bodies of the Indians, who were killed in the suicide bombings carried out by Taliban militants in Kabul on Friday morning. ANI
Navy Chief, Defence Secretary kick start TROPEX 10
Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Nirmal Verma along with Defence Secretary Pradeep Kumar embarked the aircraft carrier INS Viraat operating on the eastern seaboard to kick start the first phase of TROPEX 10. ANI
IAF conducts dress rehearsal ahead of Vayu Shakti-2010
The Indian Air Force has conducted dress rehearsal and displayed mammoth firepower demonstration (FPD) ahead of the Vayu Shakti-2010 at the Chandan Air-to-Air Range at Pokhran in Rajasthan. ANI
IAFs AN-32 modernisation to start in March
Ukraine will start upgrading the Indian Air Forces medium lift AN-32 cargo aircraft in March. ANI
India, China to undertake joint air exercise in 2012: IAF chief
Air Chief Marshal PV Naik has said the Indian Air Force (IAF) would conduct a joint air exercise with the Chinese Air Force in 2012. ANI
Indian Air Force to showcase Vayu Shakti-2010 at Pokhran
The Indian Air Force in a first ever display of its precision strike capability by night, will conduct a mammoth fire power demonstration (FPD), codenamed Vayu Shakti-2010 at the sprawling Chandan Air-to-Air Range, Pokhran on February 28 showcasing the operational capabilities of IAF by day, dusk and night. ANI
Indian Air Force MiG-21 crashes in West Bengal, pilot safe
An Indian Air Force (IAF) MiG-21 fighter aircraft crashed soon after take-off from Bagdogra air base in West Bengals Darjeeling district on Friday, but the pilot ejected to safety. ANI
Eurofighter Typhoon arrives in India for field trials
Eurofighter Typhoon arrived in Bangalore on Thursday for a thorough evaluation by the Indian Air Force (IAF) as part of its medium multi-role combat aircraft (MMRCA) programme. ANI
Pilot killed as MiG-27 crashes in Siliguri, IAF orders inquiry
An Indian Air Force pilot was killed as the MiG-27, he was flying, crashed here on Tuesday between 6.30 to 7.00 p.m. ANI
National Skiing Championship starts in Manali
A five-day National Senior Alpine Skiing Championship kick-started at the world-famous slopes of Solang Nala in Manali on Wednesday. ANI
Germany nastily surprised over non-conclusion of defence deal, alleges political grounds
On the eve of German President Horst Kohlers India visit, which begins on February 1, Germany has expressed deep disappointment over rejection by India of the contract for the purchase of Airbus A-330 MRTT (multi-role tanker transport) aircraft. ANI
High alert ahead of Republic Day Parade 2010
In the run up to Republic Day and in the wake of a heightened alert, the Army is ready to tackle all security related issues. ANI
Air Chief Marshal Naik hopeful of defence co-operation with Bangladesh
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal P.V. Naik, on Friday assessed his visit to Bangladesh as a successful one with prospects of strengthening defence ties between the two countries. ANI
BRO may hire helicopters to expedite road construction in Arunachal Pradesh
Minister of State for Defence MM Pallam Raju has asked the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) to explore the possibility of hiring helicopters from outside agencies to expedite construction of strategic roads in Arunachal Pradesh and other Himalayan border states. ANI
Indian Air Force appeals for public cooperation ahead of Republic Day
Ahead of the Republic Day function for which rehearsals are to be carried out each year, the Indian Air Force has appealed for public cooperation to avoid any untoward incident. ANI
Indian Air Force contingent leaves for UN mission in Sudan
A contingent of Indian Air Force on Wednesday departed for Sudan to provide mobility and logistical support to UN Peace Keeping Mission in the African country. ANI
Ansari, Botswana President agree on need to fight terrorism with full force
Vice-President Mohammad Hamid Ansari called on the President of Botswana, Lt. Gen. Khama Ian Khama, at the Presidential Palace here on Monday. ANI
Indian vyomanauts all set to rise up in space
Reports indicate that the Indian media has branded its astronauts as vyomanauts, a word derived from the Sanskrit language. ANI
Indian Air Force to be more lethal, flexible and agile
Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal Pradeep Vasant Naik said on Thursday that the need of the day is to be lethal, flexible and agile. ANI
Sushmita Sen launches academy for aspiring models
Former Miss Universe-turned-Bollywood actor Sushmita Sen heralded her I Am She an academy that will function under a foundation to groom aspiring models. ANI
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Reduction in voluntary retirements of IAF fighter pilots: Centre
Defence Minister A K Antony on Wednesday said in the Rajya Sabha that the Indian Air Force (IAF) has seen reduction in the numbers of pilots applying for early retirement. ANI
Indian Air Force to rope in UAVs for surveillance in Maoist-infested areas
The Indian Air Force on Tuesday said that it is planning to rope in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) to conduct surveillance in Maoist-infested areas of the country. ANI
President Patil confers honorary title on Nepal Army Chief
President Pratibha Patil conferred the rank of honorary General of the Indian Army on Nepal Chief of Army Staff (CoAS) General Chhatraman Singh Gurung here on Monday evening. ANI
Defence procurements are as per laid down procedure: Antony
Defence Minister A K Antony on Monday assured the Lok Sabha that procurement of defence items, including missiles is made from various indigenous as well as foreign sources in accordance with the well laid down defence procurement procedure. ANI
IAF proposes to procure six fight refueller aircrafts: Antony
Defence Minister A K Antony informed the Lok Sabha on Monday that the Indian Air Force (IAF) had proposed the procurement of six fight refueller aircraft to meet the growing air-to-air refuelling tasks in the armed forces. ANI
Israel Army chief meets Indian Navy and IAF chiefs
: Top Israeli army officer Lieutenant General Gabi Ashkenazi called on the Indian Navy Chief Admiral Nirmal Kumar Verma here on Wednesday. ANI
Naval version of Indias indigenous light combat aircraft Tejas begins test flight
The test flight of Indias naval version of indigenous light combat aircraft Tejas began at the naval air station INS Hansa here on Tuesday. ANI
Western Air Command hosts regional commanders conference in Delhi
Western Air Command is playing host to a regional commanders conference at its Subroto Park headquarters here. ANI
Indian Air Force pilots display helicopter aerobatics in Kochi
Indian Air Force (IAF) pilots enthralled residents of Kerala with a mesmerizing display of helicopter aerobatics, which marked the formal conclusion of weeklong celebrations of the Navy Day at the Southern Naval Command. ANI
IAF checks its fighter planes following Jaisalmer crash
An Indian Air Force (IAF) official today said that the IAF is carrying out a check on each of its aircraft following the Sukhoi fighter jet crash in Jaisalmer. ANI
Sukhoi crashes near Jaisalmer, pilots survive
An Indian Air Force (IAF) fighter plane crashed near Jathegaon, 40 kilometres from Jaisalmer city of Rajasthan, on Monday. ANI
IAF rescues over 1300 people stranded in Kashmir Valley
: In a relentless effort the Indian Air Force (IAF) rescued over 1300 civilians between Srinagar and Kargil. ANI
Air Force can use fire against Naxals : Antony
The Union Government on Wednesday clarified that there is no permission required to exercise the right to self-defence. The Indian Air Force (IAF) had asked for permission to fire on naxals to avoid any ambiguity. ANI
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