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The announcement by the Indian Air Force (IAF) on phasing out the entire fleet of the MiG aircraft, which have earned the nickname ‘flying coffin’ for their terrible safety record, is a welcome development, though belated. The decision came after yet another crash of MiG-21 trainer aircraft in Rajasthan’s Barmer district killing two IAF pilots. […]
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Kothagudem: An Indian Air Force (IAF) helicopter arrived in Kothagudem during afternoon hours on Saturday to carry out relief measures in flood affected areas on the banks of river Godavari in the district. The IAF arranged the chopper for the relief operations following a request by Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao as Transport Minister Puvvada […]
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Hyderabad: With heavy rains lashing the State since last few days, Telangana Government has shifted over 19,000 people to relief camps across the State till Thursday evening. About 16 persons have been rescued by National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) while another two persons were airlifted by the Indian Air Force so far. Seven NDRF teams, […]
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Hyderabad: The sprawling grounds of Air Force Academy at Dundigal came alive on Saturday with a radiant graduation parade of 165 cadets triumphantly marching onto the field to be commissioned as officers in the Indian Air Force (IAF). The march-past on the ground, a synchronised drill, and thrilling aerobatics in the air by the IAF […]
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New Delhi: Amid a big push for the Aatmanirbhar Bharat scheme by the PM Narendra Modi-led government, the Indian Air Force is planning to acquire 114 fighter jets of which 96 would be built in India, and rest 18 would be imported from the foreign vendor chosen for the project. The Indian Air Force has […]
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Guwahati: Indian Air Force on Sunday continued its relief efforts in flood-affected areas of Assam with the help of airlift rescue teams (choppers) and provided relief materials to the people. “#FloodReliefInAssam Efforts are continuing to evacuate citizens and airlift rescue teams and relief material to areas cut off due to floods in Assam. #IAF has […]
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Hyderabad: “Safety and security of the country is government’s top priority and all efforts are being made to safeguard its unity and integrity,” said union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh here on Saturday. Addressing a conclave organised by the Indian Air Force Station, Hakimpet to commemorate 60 years of Chetak helicopter’s service to the nation, Singh […]
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Hyderabad: Indian Air Force (IAF) Sarang, which is known for its helicopter military display, is all set to participate in the Wings India 2022, being held in Hyderabad between March 24 and 27 at Begumpet airport. The Sarang team of IAF will perform helicopter aerobatics with three helicopters at 12 noon to 12.25 pm on […]
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Hyderabad: It was an exciting experience for Jathin Reddy to board the C-17 military transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force from Hungary to Hindon airbase in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. Reddy, a resident of Malkajgiri, was one among several students who reached Ghaziabad on Thursday in the IAF aircraft as part of Operation Ganga for […]
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Hyderabad: The target scopes of the Indian Air Force and its ground-based radars are all set to get sharper and identify enemy and friendly aircraft more accurately, thanks to an algorithm developed by the International Institute for Information Technology, Hyderabad for Bharat Electronics Ltd. The algorithm and software, which has been transitioned to BEL and […]
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New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday paid homage to the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel who lost their lives in a terrorist attack on their convoy in Pulwama in 2019, and said their bravery and supreme sacrifice motivate every Indian to work towards a strong and prosperous country. In the attack by […]
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Hyderabad: Hailing from an economically weak background and having to care for a physically challenged father even while studying did not deter P Ashok Sai of Telangana Social Welfare Residential Educational Institutions Society (TSWREIS) from achieving his dream of joining the Indian defence forces. Sheer determination saw Sai, a student of Telangana Social Welfare Residential […]
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Hyderabad: The Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Training Command, Indian Air Force, Air Marshal Manavendra Singh, PVSM, AVSM, VrC, VSM, ADC, visited the Air Force Station, Begumpet on Saturday. He was received by Group Captain Sunil Tomar, Station Commander, AFS Begumpet. A guard of honour was presented to the AOC-IN-C by the Air Warriors and a hollow […]
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Hyderabad: The product exhibition organised at Kanchanbagh, Hyderabad and Visakhapatnam Units of Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) concluded on a high note on Sunday. The exhibition was organised from December 13 as a part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav being celebrated by the nation to commemorate 75 years of India’s Independence. Students from various schools and […]
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New Delhi: The Aerial Delivery Research and Development Establishment (ADRDE), Agra conducted a flight demonstration of Controlled Aerial Delivery System of 500 kilogram capacity (CADS-500) on Saturday, informed the Ministry of Defence on Sunday. As per the Ministry, ADRDE, Agra is an R&D laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the flight […]
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Hyderabad: A live symphony orchestra was conducted by Number 3 Air Force Band of the Indian Air Force (IAF) at Golconda Fort as part of ‘Swarnim Vijay Varsh’ and ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ celebrations here on Sunday. Air Force Station Hakimpet conducted the event in a joyful and patriotic atmosphere. The event was attended by […]
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Hyderabad: Indian Air Force breezed past a hapless Telangana XI 8-1 in the 57th Gooncha Nehru Senior Hockey Tournament, sponsored by Gooncha Estates, at the SCR Sports Complex, Secunderabad on Monday. In the second match, Indian Navy defeated star-studded Delhi Xl by 2-1. In a lop-sided match, the Air Force men outplayed the Telangana team, […]
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Kanpur (UP): A Zika virus case has been reported in this district of Uttar Pradesh, a health official said on Sunday. He said a warrant officer in the Indian Air Force (IAF) was diagnosed with the infection on Saturday, the first in Kanpur. Chief Medical Officer Nepal Singh said that the IAF officer was suffering […]
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Hyderabad: The Indian Air force is the youngest of the three defense services of our nation. It’s the air arm of the Indian Armed Forces and is the world’s fourth largest in terms of both personnel and aircraft. Its primary mission is to secure Indian airspace and to conduct aerial warfare during armed conflict. They […]
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New Delhi: Protecting India’s sovereignty and integrity will be ensured at any cost, Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari said on Thursday after taking charge as the Chief of the Indian Air Force (IAF). He succeeded Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria following his retirement. “Protection of our nation’s sovereignty and integrity is to be ensured […]
