Chandigarh (Punjab) [India], October 8 (ANI): Pride and valour echoed in the celebrations of the Indian Airforce which marked the completion of 90 years of its foundation on Saturday. IAF chief Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari lauded the forces and informed that the Indian government approved the creation of a weapon system branch for the officers in IAF.
New Delhi [India], October 3 (ANI): Preparations are underway at Sukhna Lake, Chandigarh ahead of the Indian Air Force Day as combat aircraft, transport planes and helicopters including the Chinook heavy-lift choppers took part in the dress rehearsal on Monday.
New Delhi [India], July 17 (ANI): At a time when Opposition parties are demanding withdrawal of the Agnipath recruitment scheme, Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari on Sunday said his force has received more than 7.5 lakh applications under the new scheme showcasing the youth's "keenness" to join the armed forces.
New Delhi [India], July 16 (ANI): In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's initiatives to take major events and festivities out of the national capital region to different parts of the country, the Indian Air Force has decided to celebrate this year's annual Air Force Day parade and flypast in Chandigarh instead of the Hindan Air Base in Delhi NCR, where it was being held for past many years.
New Delhi [India], October 8 (ANI): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will present gallantry and meritorious service medals to the Indian Coast Guard personnel at the Investiture Ceremony tomorrow.
Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 8 (ANI): On the occasion of 89th Air Force Day, fighter jets Sukhoi Su-30 and Rafale put up an air display at the Hindon airbase.
Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 8 (ANI): Indian Air Force (IAF) chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari presented the Vayu Sena Medal - Gallantry to officers on 89th Air Force Day, at Hindan airbase on Friday.
Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 8 (ANI): The parade on the occasion of Air Force Day commenced at Hindon Air Base in Uttar Pradesh's Ghaziabad.
New Delhi [India], October 8 (ANI): President Ram Nath Kovind on the occasion of 89th Air Force Day, said that the nation is proud of the Indian Air Force (IAF) which has proved its competency and capability time and again during peace and war.
New Delhi [India], October 8 (ANI): On the occasion of Air Force Day, Chief of Air Staff Unit Citations were awarded to three units including the 47 Squadron for a role in operations along with the Pakistan border post-February 26, 2019 Balakot airstrikes and in Ladakh sector opposite China since April-May last year for extensive high altitude operations.