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IAF recruit to train as pilot at airbase once commanded by her dad
There have been several instances of fathers and sons joining the fighter stream, but the Singhs are the second case of a father-daughter fighter pilot pair
Updated on Dec 26, 2024 05:34 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
HAL to start trial of new Tejas fighter jet in January next year
The first few LCA Mk-1As are expected to be delivered to the IAF with reserve engines that will be replaced with the F404s as and when GE begins supplying them.
Updated on Dec 25, 2024 04:50 AM IST
Rahul Singh
Air chief attends annual CAC commanders meet in Prayagraj
Air Chief Marshal AP Singh led the CAC Commanders' conference, emphasizing operational readiness, innovation, and self-reliance in the IAF.
Updated on Dec 19, 2024 09:20 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Prayagraj
IAF Agniveervayu Recruitment 2024: Registration begins on January 7
IAF Agniveervayu Recruitment 2024 registration begins on January 7, 2024. The details are given here.
Updated on Dec 19, 2024 03:41 PM IST
HT Education Desk | Edited by Papri Chanda
HAL to start delivery of new Sukhoi-30s to IAF in April 2027
State-run plane maker Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) will begin delivering in April 2027 the new Sukhoi-30s ordered by the defence ministry for the IAF.
Updated on Dec 19, 2024 04:57 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
8 alumni of Mohali institute commissioned into Army, IAF
Six of these officers -- Kritin Gupta from Ludhiana district, Bharat Sharma and Sahildeep Singh from Amritsar, Sahilpreet Singh Sandhu from Patiala, Shiv Kumar from Kapurthala and Uttam Malik from Bathinda -- were commissioned into the Indian Army in the passing out parade of the Indian Military Academy (IMA) Dehradun’s 155 Regular Course.
Updated on Dec 15, 2024 07:30 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Chandigarh/mohali
Defence ministry inks ₹13,500 crore deal with HAL for 12 Su-30 fighters
The Su-30 aircraft will have an indigenous content of 62.6%, enhanced due to indigenisation of many components to be made by the local defence industry
Published on Dec 12, 2024 09:15 PM IST
Rahul Singh
Rajnath Singh calls for more efficient military capability building
Rajnath Singh expressed confidence in the IAF’s ability to adapt to evolving challenges and hailed the force for its dedication and professionalism
Updated on Nov 19, 2024 07:15 PM IST
C-295 aircraft simulator facility launched at Agra station
“C-295 aircraft marks a milestone for Aatmanirbhar Bharat in the private sector production of transport aircraft in India,” a release read
Updated on Nov 12, 2024 05:44 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Agra
C-295 aircraft simulator facility launched at Agra station
The statement issued on Monday stated that Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit inaugurated the C-295 FMS facility.
Updated on Nov 12, 2024 05:40 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Agra
Video: IAF's MiG-29 spirals uncontrollably towards ground before Agra crash
MiG-29 Agra crash: In the footage, the MiG-29 is seen plummeting rapidly in a flat spin resulting in chaos.
Published on Nov 05, 2024 08:05 AM IST
IAF’s MiG-29 jet crashes near Agra, pilot safe; probe on
The jet crashed during a routine training sortie near Bhaha Soniga village within the Kagarol police station limits of Agra district
Updated on Nov 05, 2024 03:00 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Agra
IAF's MiG-29 fighter jet crashes near Agra
The IAF's MiG 29 fighter jet had taken off from Adampur in Punjab and was en route to Agra for an exercise when the incident happened
Updated on Nov 04, 2024 05:39 PM IST
Chandigarh admn-IAF deadlock keeping heritage centre’s Phase 2 from taking off
Christened “Indian Air Force Aerospace and Technical Centre”, Phase 2 will incorporate advanced technology-driven features and experiences, aimed at inspiring young individuals to join the air force
Updated on Nov 02, 2024 08:40 AM IST
Hillary Victor, Chandigarh
India to slap penalties on General Electric over fighter jet engines delay
The Indian government will impose penalties on General Electric for severe delays in the delivery of jet engines that power the country’s light-combat aircraft
Updated on Oct 29, 2024 06:52 PM IST
Bloomberg |
All about C-295: New military aircraft set to be manufactured by India
The C-295 aircraft, manufactured by Airbus, is vital for military operations, offering tactical transport, cargo, and medical evacuation capabilities.
Published on Oct 28, 2024 10:48 AM IST
‘Unjustified’: SC relief to airman punished for overtaking senior
The incident occurred on May 17, 2010, when SS Pandey, a radar fitter enrolled in the IAF, was heading home after his shift
Updated on Oct 24, 2024 06:18 AM IST
SC awards ₹1 lakh compensation to airman for unfair treatment in overtaking episode
SS Pandey, a radar fitter enrolled in the IAF since 1997 stopped at a railway crossing in a civil area, Pandey overtook a line of waiting vehicles, including that of squadron leader
Updated on Oct 23, 2024 10:49 AM IST
Navy officer regains house rented for ₹100 a month after 58-year legal battle
A Navy officer sought to reclaim his inherited cottage, but the current tenant, an Air Force officer's daughter, contested, citing greater need.
Updated on Nov 06, 2024 01:22 PM IST
Sarang team takes Kanpur skies by storm
Indian Air Force (IAF) pilots executed breathtaking manoeuvres, such as the ‘dolphin’s leap’, ‘double aero cross’, ‘Sarang split’, and ‘crossover break’.
Updated on Oct 20, 2024 07:52 AM IST
HT Correspondent, Kanpur
Headquarters Central Air Command celebrates 92nd IAF anniversary
On the occasion, messages received from the president, vice-president, Prime Minister, defence minister, minister of state for defence and Chief of the Air Staff were read out
Published on Oct 08, 2024 08:41 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Prayagraj
Poor planning, exhaustion: What led to 5 deaths at Chennai air show
Chennai air show: Thousands, who turned up to witness the spectacle, stood in the scorching sun for at least 2 to 3 hours.
Updated on Oct 07, 2024 11:50 AM IST
IAF chopper brings trekkers from US, UK back to safety
Climbers Michelle Dvorak and Fay Manners were rescued after being stranded for three days in the Himalayas, thanks to a multi-agency operation.
Updated on Oct 07, 2024 03:00 AM IST
IAF’s dazzling aerobatic prowess in Chennai steals hearts, breathtaking display dominate Marina sky
IAF’s dazzling aerobatic prowess in Chennai steals hearts, breathtaking display dominate Marina sky
Published on Oct 06, 2024 01:45 PM IST
PTI |
Air Force rescues UK, US women stranded in Himalayas for 3 days
The foreign mountaineers were attempting to climb the Chaukhamba III peak in Chamoli where they got stranded for three days
Published on Oct 06, 2024 11:53 AM IST
Can India strike enemies across border like Israel? IAF chief cites example
Air chief marshal AP Singh stressed the importance of developing domestic weapon systems to avoid reliance on foreign arms.
Published on Oct 05, 2024 03:40 PM IST
‘HAL should deliver 24 jets a year to offset delay’
IAF is looking at inducting 114 fighter jets, to be made in India by a foreign original equipment manufacturer and a local partner, under the MRFA programme.
Updated on Oct 05, 2024 12:30 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
China rapidly building infrastructure along LAC, India upgrading too: IAF chief
Air Chief Marshal AP Singh said it is important to have indigenous weapons systems to deal with any future security challenges.
Updated on Oct 04, 2024 01:35 PM IST
IAF to act against officer over rape, security breach
The IAF plans strict action against a wing commander accused of rape and security breaches, amid ongoing investigations and legal proceedings.
Updated on Oct 03, 2024 08:49 AM IST
Rahul Singh, New Delhi
IAF chopper on flood relief duty in Bihar makes emergency landing in water
During flood relief in Bihar, an Indian Air Force helicopter made an emergency landing with four personnel on board. All are safe.
Published on Oct 02, 2024 04:18 PM IST