On the occasion of the 86th Anniversary of the Indian Air Force (IAF), Air Chief Marshal B.S. Dhanoa, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, VM, ADC, Chief of the Air Staff spoke to Jayant Baranwal, Editor-in-Chief, SP's Aviation
By Lt. General P.C. Katoch (Retd)
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, who had visited India in July 2016 before he was elected Secretary General, made his maiden visit to India from October 1 to October 4.
The second Bi-annual IAF Commanders' Conference of 2018 was inaugurated today by Hon'ble Raksha Rajya Mantri at Air HQ (Vayu Bhawan).
Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa felicitating Sgt Deepak Kumar on winning Silver Medal in 10 Mtr Air Rifle (Individual) event in 18th Asian Games...
To commemorate the 86th anniversary of Indian Air Force a unique cycling expedition was undertaken by its Air Warriors covering more than 4200 Kms from Daulat Beg Oldie (DBO) in Ladakh to Kibithu in Arunachal Pradesh.
Lockheed Martin Corp. [NYSE: LMT] and Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) are hosting an F-16 industry supplier conference this week in India.
Boeing is pleased to announce that Pratyush Kumar, president of Boeing India, has been selected to lead the iconic F-15 fighter aircraft program in the United States. Kumar will focus on furthering the F-15 business in the U.S. and globally.
The Indian Air Force is celebrating its 86th Anniversary on October 8, 2018. In the last eight decades, IAF has technologically evolved and grown in strength to thwart any threat to the nation.
A series of flight trials of Astra BVR-AAM was conducted by Indian Air Force during September 26 to October 3, 2018 at Integrated Test Range (ITR), Balasore as part of final development trials of the missile.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) completed the first flight of its second MQ-9B SkyGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) (YBC02) aircraft on September 26.
The second edition of Exercise Aviaindra, a Biennial Air Force level exercise between Indian and the Russian Federation, was conducted from September 17, 2018 to September 28, 2018.
Air Marshal Anil Khosla PVSM AVSM VM took over as the Vice Chief of Air Staff on October 1, 2018. Born on April 9, 1959, Air Marshal an alumni of the National Defence Academy, was commissioned in Indian Air Force in December 1979.
Air Marshal Harjit Singh Arora AVSM took over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief (AOC-in-C), South Western Air Command at Gandhinagar on October 1, 2018.
Air Marshal Raghunath Nambiar took over as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Air Command of Indian Air Force on October 1, 2018.
Northrop Grumman Corporation announced today that its board of directors has elected Ann Addison corporate vice president and chief human resources officer, effective Jan. 1, 2019.
Air Marshal Amit Dev VSM, graduated from National Defence Academy in December 1981 and was commissioned in the Indian Air Force, in the fighter stream of Flying Branch, on December 29, 1982.
Astra, the indigenously developed Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM), was successfully test fired by the Indian Air Force from Su-30 aircraft, today from Air Force Station, Kalaikunda.
Exercise Aviaindra is an Air Force level exercise between India and the Russian Federation. First Aviaindra was conducted in 2014 and has been planned as a bi-annual exercise.
The Annual Day of Air Force Association began in the morning with the Wreath Laying Ceremony at Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate today in the memory of those who laid down their lives for the motherland.
The National Defence College, New Delhi is the premier seat of learning in India in the field of Defence and Strategic Studies.
The four-year, $194 million agreement supports the U.S. Navy and the Royal Australian Air Force. Updates will reflect the latest aircraft configuration of the Poseidon, providing seamless support for readiness
Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has achieved a major milestone in the realm of information security with its Information Systems (Corporate) Division bagging the ISO-27001 ISMS certification.
IBCS simulates tracking and engagement of aircraft and cruise missile targets using networked sensors and missile launchers during three-week exercise
BAE Systems has been awarded a four-year £42 million contract from the UK Ministry of Defence for the support of the Command Support Air Transport (CSAT) fleet of four BAe 146 jetliners operated by 32 (The Royal) Squadron from RAF Northolt in West London.
In a significant achievement and a major step towards Final Operational Clearance (FOC) of LCA Tejas, the mid-air refuelling of 'wet contact' trial for LCA Tejas MK-1 was successfully carried out today from an Indian Air Force base.
The US Air Force today awarded Boeing a $2.9 billion contract for 18 KC-46A tanker aircraft, spares, support equipment, spare engines and wing air refueling pod kits.
Minister of External Affairs Smt Sushma Swaraj and Minister of Defence Smt Nirmala Sitharaman welcomed Secretary of State Mr. Michael R. Pompeo and Secretary of Defense Mr. James N. Mattis, here today for the inaugural India-US Ministerial 2+2 Dialogue.
We have just concluded a most productive, positive and purposeful meeting. I wish to thank Secretaries Mattis and Pompeo for their vision and commitment. We deeply value their support for stronger ties between India and the United States.
On September 4, 2018, the Indian Air Force successfully carried out the first ever mid air refueling of the indigenously build fighter aircraft Tejas MK 1 with an IL-78 MKI tanker of the 78 Sqn.
Indian Air Force (IAF) recently participated in Exercise Pitch Black 2018 at Darwin, Australia. Sixteen different nations from across the globe, including French Air Force (FAF) participated in this exercise.
A 9,200 crore order for supply of seven Long Range Surface-to-Air Missile (LRSAM) systems has pushed the order book of Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) beyond 50,000 crore for the first time in history of BEL as on September 5, 2018.
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA ASI), the world's leading manufacturer of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) systems, today announced the further expansion of Team Reaper Australia.
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has granted Boeing's KC-46 tanker program a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC), verifying that its refueling and mission avionics systems meet FAA requirements.
Schiebel, the market leader in Vertical Takeoff and Landing (VTOL) Unmanned Air Systems (UAS), has founded Schiebel Pacific Pty Ltd (SPL) to provide the Pacific region with a permanent and comprehensive programme, logistics and sales hub.
Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa PVSM AVSM YSM VM ADC, Chief of the Air Staff is on an official visit to Myanmar and Malaysia from 3-8 September 2018. The visit will be beneficial for enhancing the strong camaraderie and partnership that the nations and their Air Forces share.
BEL CMD honoured for outstanding contribution to public sector Bangalore, August 30, 2018: Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has been conferred with four PSE Excellence Awards (2017), instituted by the Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC): 'Company of The Year' award and 3 more awards...
Mrs Kamalpreet Dhanoa, President AFWWA (C), with all participants during AFWWA Declamation Contest-2018 held at Air Force Auditorium, Subroto Park, New Delhi today on August 28, 2018.
A Cheque of 20 Crore was handed over to the Chief Minister of Kerala by Air Marshal B Suresh Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief Southern Air Command on behalf of Chief of the Air Staff.
The Stores, Proactive, Efficient and Expeditious Despatch of Extra Size/ Wt Consignment (SPEEDEX) contract was formally launched today by Air Marshal RKS Shera, Air Officer-in-Charge Maintenance in the presence of senior IAF officers, MoD dignitaries and CEOs of the companies.
Indian Air Force is celebrating its 86th Anniversary on October 8, 2018. To commemorate this event, IAF has launched a unique event in the form of Trans-Himalayan Mountain Terrain Biking Expedition (THE MTB).
Ex Pitch Black, a biennial multi-national large force employment warfare exercise was hosted by Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) from 24 July 2018 to 18 August 2018 in Darwin, Australia.
Many parts of Kerala continue to be affected by landslides and floods. Indian Air Force responded immediately to the crisis in extending all possible assistance to the residents of Kerala through HADR missions.
Consolidated flood relief efforts by Indian Armed Forces as of 1730 hrs on August 19, 2018 for your information.
Indigenously designed and developed guided bombs Smart Anti Airfield Weapon (SAAW) were successfully flight tested from IAF aircraft at Chandan range.
Ex Pitch Black a biennial multi-national large force employment warfare exercise was hosted by Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) from 24 Jul 18 to 18 Aug 18 in Darwin, Australia.
Many parts of Northern Kerala are completely isolated by landslides and floods due to heavy rains. Kerala state government had requested IAF to provide urgent assistance in Wayanad for providing relief to the affected people.
The French Air Force operated two of its MQ-9 Reapers® simultaneously in support of France's Bastille Day events, one over Paris and the second over Cognac, on July 14th.
The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited successfully demonstrated flight of a 10Kg Rotary Wing (Helicopter) Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (RUAV) here in the presence of its Board of Directors, recently.
DRDO conducted the successful test of the Ballistic Missile Interceptor Advanced Area Defence (AAD) at 1130 hrs today from Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha. The endo-atmospheric missile, capable of intercepting incoming targets at an altitude of 15 to 25 kms was launched against multiple simulated targets of 1500 km class ballistic missile.
The two day Unified Commanders' Conference for the year 2018 commenced on 30 Jul 18 at New Delhi. The Conference provided a platform for discussions at the Apex Level on all 'Joint Issues' amongst the three Services & Ministry of Defence and enabled stock taking of the previous year and facilitated planning for future.
Raytheon Company received a $96.1 million contract to produce 250 Miniature Air-Launched Decoys, or MALD® missiles.
The two day Unified Commanders' Conference (UCC) for the year 2018 will be held on 30th & 31st Jul 2018 at New Delhi. The Annual Conference provides a platform for discussions at the Apex Level on all 'Joint Issues' amongst...
Boeing and India recently took a significant step toward modernizing the Indian Air Force's helicopter fleet by completing the first flights of Apache and Chinook helicopters destined for delivery next year.
Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa PVSM AVSM YSM VM ADC addressing the inaugural session of seminar on 'Technology Infusion and Indigenisation of Indian Air Force' at Air Force Auditorium, Subroto Park, New Delhi today on July 27, 2018.
An Indian Air Force contingent comprising of four Su-30 MKI, 01 X C-130 and 01 X C-17 aircraft, landed at Darwin Air Force Base, Australia today.
Having made its mark in the commercial airline sector, the A320neo is now being considered by Airbus for new applications: as a highly-capable and cost-effective platform for ISR (intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance) duties...
Today at 12:48 p.m. CDT a Medium-altitude, Long-endurance (MALE) Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) produced by General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA ASI) took off from Grand Forks, North Dakota, USA on the first-ever trans-Atlantic flight of a MALE RPA.
Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa PVSM AVSM YSM VM ADC, Chief of the Air Staff, Indian Air Force is on an official visit to UK from 9-15 July 2018 to attend the Royal Air Force Annual Air Power Conference and Royal International Air Tattoo on the eve of 100th Anniversary of the RAF.
Bell Boeing Joint Program Office, Amarillo, Texas, is awarded $4,191,533,822 for modification P00008 to convert the previously awarded V-22 tiltrotor aircraft advance acquisition contract (N00019-17-C-0015) to a fixed-price-incentive-fee multiyear contract.
The External Affairs Minister Mrs Sushma Swaraj handed over HAL Do- 228 aircraft to the President, Republic of Seychelles, Mr. Danny Faure at a ceremony in New Delhi today.
On July 10-11, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA ASI) plans to make the first-ever trans-Atlantic flight of a Medium-altitude, Long-endurance (MALE) Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA).
A workshop on Cyber Security Framework for Department of Defence was organised by DDP, Ministry of Defence. The workshop was inaugurated by Raksha Mantri Nirmala Sitharaman.
A Mi-17 V5 Helicopter of the Indian Air force was requisitioned on 17 Jun 2018 for dousing the flames on a merchant vessel MV SSL on the shores of Sunderbans. The Helicopter carried out Bambi bucket operations from FranzergunjHarbour helipad in West Bengal.
CAE today announced that the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has accepted into service a new C-130J Fuselage Trainer (FuT).
The Hon'ble Defence Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, today inaugurated the first Representative Office of Navratna Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) in Vietnam.
Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa PVSM AVSM YSM VM ADC, Chief of the Air Staff, Indian Air Force is embarking on a four day official visit to Brazil form June 4-7, 2018.
Tata Boeing Aerospace Limited, today announced the delivery of the first AH-64 Apache combat helicopter fuselage ahead of schedule from its state-of-the-art facility in Hyderabad.
