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Use of bio-fuel for military jet cleared

After months of exhaustive ground and flight trials, the indigenous produced bio-fuel for military aircraft has been finally cleared. The move would give impetus to incr ... Read More

In a first, IAF lands AN-32 plane at Pakyong airfield in Sikkim

For the first time ever, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has landed an AN-32 transport aircraft at Pakyong airfield in Sikkim, about 60 kms away from Indo-China border. “An AN-32 aircr ... Read More

IAF crew starts training on Chinook helicopters at US facility

The Chinook heavy helicopters are all set to arrive in India as IAF has commenced training on the heavy helicopters in United States of America. According to Indian Air force, the crew has commenced training on Chinook helicopters on ... Read More

IAF announces 'Mehar Baba Prize' for drones development

Aiming to meet the emerging requirements of the Services by the burgeoning young talent, intellect and expertise, the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Tuesday announced the 'Mehar Baba Prize' – India’s very first competition in the defence sec ... Read More

Oil import bill will be reduced by 10 pc: Bhamre on bio-jet fuel programme

Commending the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) effort in promoting indigenization in many ways, Minister of State for Defence Subhash Bhamre on Thursday said oil import bill will be reduced by over 10 per cent in the long run by IAF implementing ... Read More

Indian Air Force to celebrate 86th anniversary on Monday

Indian Air Force (IAF) will celebrate its 86th anniversary on Monday and Chief Air Chief Marshal (ACM) BS Dhanoa will also review parade at Ghaziabad-based Hindon air base. In the last eight decades, IAF ha ... Read More

IAF’s microlight aircraft crashes in Baghpat, pilots safe

An Indian Air Force’s (IAF) microlight aircraft was parachuted down safely after it develops snag on a routine mission near Baghpat in Uttar Pradesh. The aircraft was taken off fr ... Read More

IAF has plan to counter Chinese threat: ACM Dhanoa

Rejecting any threat from China, Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief Air Chief Marshal (ACM) BS Dhanoa on Wednesday said that the IAF has plan to counter if anything comes from the Chinese side. Addressing the Annual Press Confere ... Read More

Siachen Pioneers casevac 2 German nationals from Pingdong La

Leh-based Siachen Pioneers Helicopter unit of Indian Air Force (IAF) on Tuesday casevaced two German nationals from in Pingdong La, Lahaul-Spiti district in Himachal Pradesh, who were on trekking when caught in a blizzard for two days. Read More

IAF winches up another 2 stranded persons in Kullu

An Indian Air Force helicopter on Monday winched up two persons, who were stranded on an islet on the swelling Beas river at Dobi in Kullu district. The rescued people were then flown to the local airfield of Bhuntar. ... Read More