DNA Analysis of 'Golden Arrows' Squadron
The Rafale fighter got its new home with the Indian Air Force after Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa resurrected the No.17 'Golden Arrows' Squadron at Haryana's Ambala airbase. The Golden Arrows Squadron has been put on Indian Air Force's active Order of Battle following the resurrection.
Sep 10, 2019, 23:38 PM IST
Rafale to join IAF's No. 17 'Golden Arrows' Squadron, commanded by ACM BS Dhanoa during Kargil War
The No. 17 'Golden Arrows' Squadron, based in Haryana's Ambala air base, will be resurrected for the Rafale fighters. IAF will be receiving the first Rafale jet in France on September 20, 2019.
Sep 10, 2019, 14:03 PM IST
Sukhoi Su-57 not on IAF radar, Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa says decision after fighter joins Russian Air Force
Sukhoi Aircraft Company, a part of Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation, on July 29, 2019, announced that the Su-57 has entered mass production stage. The company added that it has signed a deal with the Defence Ministry for 76 Su-57 fighters for the Russian Aerospace Force.
Aug 01, 2019, 13:46 PM IST
IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa calls MiG-35 a completely new aircraft but says fighter deal only after due process
The MiG-35, which is produced at Russian Aircraft Corporation MiG factory in Lukhovitsy near Moscow, is in the race for the 114-fighter jet deal for the IAF. The other combat aircraft in the race for the mega IAF fighter deal are Dassault Aviation’s Rafale, F/A-18E/F Super Hornet built by Boeing, Lockheed Martin’s F-16 Fighting Falcon, Eurofighter Typhoon and Saab’s Gripen.
Jul 25, 2019, 11:47 AM IST
IAF Chief Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa to fly Russia's YAK-130 Mitten Advanced Jet Trainer
Air Chief Dhanoa will meet senior officers of the Russian Armed Forces between July 9-12.
Jul 09, 2019, 12:12 PM IST
Air Chief Marshal remembers Kargil war hero Squadron leader Ajay Ahuja
Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa remembered Squadron leader Ajay Ahuja who lost his life in action during operation Safed Sagar in the Kargil War in 1999. While speaking to ANI, Dhanoa said, “We have a feeling of nostalgia. Watch this video to know more.
May 28, 2019, 15:08 PM IST
Air Chief Marshal remembers Kargil war hero Squadron leader Ajay Ahuja
Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa remembered Squadron leader Ajay Ahuja who lost his life in action during operation Safed Sagar in the Kargil War in 1999. While speaking to ANI, Dhanoa said, “We have a feeling of nostalgia. Watch this video to know more.
May 28, 2019, 08:24 AM IST
IAF Chief Birender Singh Dhanoa visits Sulur air base, inspects Tejas, flies 'formidable war machine' MiG-21
Dhanoa undertook a sortie on the two-seater trainer version of the MiG-21 and followed it up with three solo flights on MiG-21 Type 96, the oldest variant of the aircraft.
May 17, 2019, 20:52 PM IST
IAF chief Birender Singh Dhanoa backs Rafale, S-400 missile deals; says neighbours not sitting idle
The IAF needs at least 42 squadrons to effectively deal with a two-front war scenario.
Sep 12, 2018, 11:00 AM IST
Bipin Rawat, Birender Singh Dhanoa assume charge as Army, IAF chiefs
Chief of Naval staff Admiral Sunil Lanba will head the Chiefs of Staff Committee.
Dec 31, 2016, 14:26 PM IST
Ceasefire violations: PM Narendra Modi meets service chiefs, NSA Ajit Doval
The meeting comes as tension along the India-Pakistan border continues, with over 100 violations from the Pakistani side since the surgical strike.
Nov 08, 2016, 17:02 PM IST
