The next-generation anti-radiation missiles have already been tested by the Indian Air Force from its Sukhoi-30 fighter aircraft fleet and can destroy enemy radar locations during conflicts, the defence officials said.
Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, Chief of the Air Staff, flagged off the first batch of 12 electric vehicles in the presence of other senior officers and staff at Air Force Headquarters, Vayu Bhawan, on Tuesday.
New Delhi (India), October 8 (ANI): In a major development, the Indian Air Force today announced the creation of a new weapon systems branch which would handle all its sophisticated ground-based and air-launched weapon systems.
New Delhi [India], October 4 (ANI): Citing the increasing number of fighter aircraft in the Chinese and Pakistan air forces, the Indian Air Force on Tuesday said it would need more combat aircraft to meet security challenges.
New Delhi [India], October 2 (ANI): In his maiden communication with the three defence forces, new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan has asked the Army, Navy and Air Force to make a move ahead towards the creation of integrated theatre commands.
New Delhi [India], August 23 (ANI): Chief of the South African Army Lieutenant General Lawrence Khulekani Mbatha called on Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari at Air headquarters on Tuesday and discussed bilateral issues and defence cooperation between the two countries.
Cairo [Egypt], June 23 (ANI): A team of the Indian Air Force arrived in Egypt on Wednesday to participate in a bilateral 'Tactical Leadership Programme' with the Egyptian Air Force.
New Delhi [India], May 9 (ANI): Air Marshal Mel Hupfeld, Chief of Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force called on Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari on Monday in New Delhi.
New Delhi [India], May 6 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday said that the 1971 war is the finest example of the whole-of-government approach not only for the armed forces but also for the national security.
New Delhi Mar 30 PTI The Indian Air Force IAF on Wednesday said it will organise a conclave at its Hakimpet station in Secunderabad to commemorate the Chetak helicopters 60 years of serviceDefence Minister Rajnath Singh will be the chief guest at the conclave that will be organised on April 2 according to a statement issued by the IAFChetak was inducted in the IAF in April 1962The conclave intends to provide a platform to showcase six decades of helicopter operations in the country highlighting Chetak helicopter operations in particular the statement notedThe event will involve reflections narrations and discussions by prominent speakers from the veteran community and the services it saidAir Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari and other senior officials of the helicopter branch of the three armed forces will participate in the conclave it mentionedOfficials of the defence ministry the Indian Coast Guard and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited will also participate in the conclave PTI DSP RC