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Spectacular flypast by 75 aircraft at Rajpath leaves people stunned

The flypast witnessing 75 aircraft and helicopters of the Indian Air Force and displaying a number of formations left people stunned at Rajpath during the Republic Day parade on January 26.

Republic Day flypast to be 'grandest and largest' with 75 aircraft: IAF

The Republic Day parade on the Rajpath this year will see the "grandest and largest" flypast ever with a total of 75 aircraft to mark the Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav celebrations, an IAF official said

Dec 8 chopper crash: Inquiry rules out mechanical failure, says IAF

Court of Inquiry ruled out mechanical failure, sabotage or negligence as cause of chopper crash that killed CDS Gen Bipin Rawat, 13 others, says IAF

Indian Army conducts training exercise with IAF's Apache attack helicopters

The Indian Army brigade under the Rising Star Corps conducted an integrated training exercise with Apache attack helicopters of the Indian Air Force (IAF), they informed on Thursday.The Operational parameters of joint manoeuvres were successful, the Indian Army said."An Indian Army brigade under Rising Star Corps conducted an integrated training exercise with Apache attack helicopters of IAF. Operational parameters of joint manoeuvres and communication between Apaches, armoured fighting vehicles and infantry were successfully validated," Indian Army said.

IAF chief holds talks with top military brass of Republic of Korea

Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari held extensive talks with the top military brass of the Republic of Korea to further enhance bilateral military ties. The Chief of Air Staff (CAS) was on a four-day trip to the Republic of Korea from Monday. "As part of the visit, #CAS called on Minister of National Defence & Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff. CAS also met Chief of Staff of the Republic of Korea Air Force. Wide ranging issues on enhancing bilateral defence engagement were discussed during the meetings," the IAF tweeted on Thursday. Earlier this month, India and the Republic of Korea agreed to strengthen strategic cooperation including in dealing with challenges of terrorism, extremism and radicalisation. The two sides discussed a range of key issues at the third India-Republic of Korea strategic dialogue held in the national capital on December 3. South Korea has been a major supplier of weapons and military equipment to India. In 2019, the two countries finalised a

Stealth game: HAL joins DRDO in building 5th-gen advanced combat aircraft

The IAF has accorded the Tejas Mark 2 its "comprehensive design review", which means its design has been found viable and the manufacture of its first prototypes cleared

CDS chopper crash: Tri-services inquiry report expected on December 31

The probe team is headed by Air Marshal Manvendra Singh and includes two Brigadier-rank officers from the Army and Navy

Indian Air force clears Tejas Mark 2 design, production in 2023

The Deputy Chief of Air Staff (DCAS), Air Marshal Narmdeshwar Tiwari, accepted the comprehensive design review (CDR) of the LCA Mark 2

Seven aircraft of IAF crashed in last two years, says govt

Every aircraft accident in the IAF is investigated by a Court of Inquiry (CoI) to ascertain the cause of the accident, Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt said

Force to remain at LAC, complete disengagement yet to take place: IAF chief

Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal V.R. Chaudhari said complete disengagement at the Line of Actual Control with China has not taken place so the force continues to remain deployed

India's security dynamics involve multifaceted threats: IAF Chief

Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari said India's security dynamics involve multifaceted threats and challenges which will require building multi domain capabilities

Ready to provide additional Rafale aircraft to India: French minister

The French defence minister made the comments at an interactive session organised by Ananta Centre on India-France cooperation

Chopper crash: Group Captain Varun Singh cremated in Bhopal today

The last rites of Group Captain Varun Singh, who was the lone survivor of the Tamil Nadu chopper crash, were performed in Bhopal on Friday morning with full military honours

Mortal remains of Varun Singh reach Bhopal, last rites on Friday

The mortal remains of Group Captain Varun Singh, who died at a military hospital in Bengaluru after surviving in a chopper crash in Tamil Nadu, were brought to Bhopal, where his family members reside

Chopper crash: Group Captain Varun Singh's body to be airlifted to Bhopal

The mortal remains of Indian Air Force (IAF) Group Captain Varun Singh will be airlifted to Bhopal on Thursday

IAF chopper crash: Group Capt Varun Singh succumbs to injuries

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed anguish at the passing away of Group Captain Singh, and said his rich service to the nation will never be forgotten.

Chopper crash: Bodies of all remaining 10 armed forces personnel identified

The bodies of all the remaining 10 armed forces personnel killed in the IAF chopper crash near Coonoor were positively identified and six of them were handed over to their families, officials said

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IAF calls for avoiding uninformed speculation on helicopter crash

The Indian Air Force on Friday called for avoiding "uninformed" speculation on the chopper crash near Coonoor that killed CDS Gen Bipin Rawat, his wife and 11 armed forces personnel. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said in Parliament on Thursday that a tri-services inquiry has been ordered into the crash and it is being headed by Marshal Manavendra Singh, the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the IAF's Training Command. In a tweet, the IAF said the inquiry would be completed expeditiously and the facts will be brought out. "IAF has constituted a tri-service Court of Inquiry to investigate the cause of the tragic helicopter accident on 08 Dec 21," it said. "The inquiry would be completed expeditiously & facts brought out. Till then, to respect the dignity of the deceased, uninformed speculation may be avoided," it added. The IAF's comments came amid speculation by a certain section about reasons for the crash on Wednesday including doubts about whether it was the result of a ...

Chopper crash: Brigadier Lidder cremated with full military honours

Brigadier L S Lidder, who died along with 12 others in the chopper crash in Tamil Nadu, was cremated with full military honours at the Brar Square crematorium here on Friday