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Chief of Defence Staff mulls common retirement age for Colonel, Captain

The proposal seeks to standardise retirement age across three armed forces and review the nature of responsibilities allocated to the re-employed officers

Sep 13, 2021, 11:00 AM IST

Emergency landing strip for IAF planes on Barmer national highway inaugurated, Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari attend

The NHAI has developed the 3-km section of Satta-Gandhav stretch of NH-925 as an ELF for the IAF. In October 2017, fighter jets and transport planes of the IAF had conducted mock landings on the Lucknow-Agra Expressway to show that such highways can be used by the IAF planes for landing in case of an emergency.

Sep 09, 2021, 12:18 PM IST

IAF to procure 56 new C-295 transport aircraft from Spain set to replace Avros

The CCS approved the procurement of 56 C-295 medium transport aircraft from Spain for the IAF to replace its 60-year-old Avro planes

Sep 09, 2021, 06:29 AM IST

Indian Air Force to procure 350 aircraft over next two decades: IAF chief RKS Bhadauria

In an address at a conference on the Indian aerospace sector, the Chief of Air Staff also talked about the need for developing asymmetric capabilities to bolster the IAF's overall strength in view of challenges from China.

Sep 08, 2021, 19:04 PM IST

IAF Recruitment 2021: Vacancies for 174 posts, 10th pass can apply, know important details

Indian Air Force (IAF) recruitment drive is for 174 vacant posts.

Sep 03, 2021, 15:47 PM IST

Swift and Lethal 75@75: IAF celebrates 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' with 75 Rafales, Jaguar aircrafts- In pics

Taking part in the 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' initiative, the Indian Air Force rolled out its fighter aircraft, including the newly-procured Rafale jets, out onto the tarmac.  

Aug 31, 2021, 17:38 PM IST

IAF Recruitment: Apply for 282 posts, check important dates, eligibility, salary and other details

Indian Air Force Recruitment 2021: The Indian Air Force is inviting applications for recruitment to Group ‘C’ Civilian posts at various Air Force Stations and Units. Further details on eligibility, experience, selection criteria check below. 

Aug 27, 2021, 09:43 AM IST

Operation Devi Shakti: IAF flight carrying 24 Indian, 11 Nepalese evacuees from Kabul to land in Delhi shortly

The evacuation operation from Afghanistan in the backdrop of the Taliban`s takeover of the country last week is known as "Operation Devi Shakti".

Aug 26, 2021, 09:22 AM IST

India’s victory in 1971 War was a ‘landmark event’, shattered the prestige of Pakistan's military: IAF chief RKS Bhadauria

Taking a dig at Pakistan, the IAF chief went on to say that the Indian armed forces compelled over 93,000 Pakistani soldiers to surrender, which was the largest military surrender after the Second World War.

Aug 25, 2021, 13:30 PM IST

Afghanistan MP Narender Singh Khalsa breaks down as he arrives in India, says 'everything built in last 20 years finished'

Narender Singh Khalsa is among the 168 passengers, including 107 Indians, who had arrived in India from Kabul aboard a special IAF flight this morning. All the passengers will first undergo the mandatory COVID-19 RT-PCR test before being allowed to leave the airport, the officials said.

Aug 22, 2021, 12:24 PM IST

DRDO's Advanced Chaff Technology to protect IAF fighter aircraft against hostile radar threats

This DRDO-developed technology has been given to the industry for production in large quantities to meet the annual rolling requirement of the Indian Air Force, the added.

Aug 19, 2021, 12:42 PM IST

IAF Recruitment 2021: Apply for 282 civilian posts, check salary, age and other details here

Indian Air Force recruitment 2021: A total of 282 vacancies have been listed, check here all important the details and know how to apply.

Aug 19, 2021, 10:48 AM IST

Afghanistan crisis: India brings back its diplomats, officials from Taliban-controlled Kabul

The C-17 aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) carrying Indian diplomats and staff from Kabul landed at Jamnagar in Gujarat at around 11:15 am en route to the Hindon airbase near the national capital

Aug 17, 2021, 13:23 PM IST

Indian Air Force Recruitment 2021: 282 Vacancies for civilian posts, check eligibility and important details

This recruitment drive is being conducted to fill a total of 282 vacancies for the post of Superintendent, Lower Division Clerk, Store Keeper, Cook, Painter, and other posts of Civilian category.

Aug 09, 2021, 19:33 PM IST

IAF Group C Recruitment 2021: Indian Air Force invites applications for various Group C posts, details here

The interested and eligible candidates can apply for over 282 posts through its official website -indianairforce.nic.in.

Aug 09, 2021, 12:16 PM IST

Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra gets stuck in flood-hit Datia village, airlifted by IAF chopper

An IAF helicopter rescued Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra after he got stranded when the boat carrying him to flood-hit Kotra village in Datia district developed a glitch while trying to move out local residents.

Aug 05, 2021, 09:03 AM IST

Indian Air Force Recruitment 2021: Vacancies for several Group ‘C’ posts, check eligibility and other details

The IAF notification published in the Employment newspaper read, “Applications are invited from eligible citizens for the recruitment of group ‘C’ civilian posts at the various Air Force Stations or units. Eligible candidates may address their application to the concerned stations or units.”

Jul 25, 2021, 22:53 PM IST

Days after Jammu attack, Indian Air Force begins process to acquire 10 anti-drone systems

The IAF will deploy these systems at different airbases and has asked vendors to provide a multi-sensor, multi-kill solution to enforce effectively.

Jul 06, 2021, 11:55 AM IST

Lashkar-e-Taiba, Jaish-e-Mohammad behind weapons, narcotics dropped by drones in Jammu: DGP Dilbag Singh

Dilbag Singh warned that the ongoing counter-insurgency operations would be further speeded up to wipe out terrorism, while efforts are on to further strengthen security arrangements to counter the threat posed by the drones, especially in the aftermath of the recent attack on the Indian Air Force base in Jammu.

Jul 02, 2021, 15:43 PM IST

Mysterious loud sound heard in Bengaluru, locals wonder if it was another sonic boom like last year

The loud boom was heard across many parts of Bengaluru around 12.30 PM after which several residents took to Twitter to share that they heard a loud ‘thud’ sound. 

Jul 02, 2021, 13:40 PM IST