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IAF scrambles fighter jets in response to Chinese actions on LAC; IAF chie
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi (India), July 17 (ANI) Amid multiple provocative activities by the Chinese Air Force on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) ahead of the military talks, Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari today said whenever the People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) fighter jets come too close to
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7.5 lakh applications received under Agnipath scheme show youth's keenness
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 17 (ANI): At a time when Opposition parties are demanding withdrawal of the Agnipath recruitment scheme, Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari on Sunday said his force has received more than 7.5 lakh applications under the new scheme showcasing the
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Citing Ukraine war lessons, IAF chief emphasises on man-portable air defen
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 15 (ANI): In view of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari on Friday emphasised the importance of man-portable air defence systems, especially in urban and semi-urban areas.
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Need more jointness, creation of air defence command may prove counterprod
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi (India), July 15 (ANI): Calling for close coordination between the forces on the ground for enhanced aerospace safety, Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari on Friday said that the creation of an air defence command may prove to be counterproductive.
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Cyber, information, space domains emerging new battlefields: IAF chief
Updated : 3 years, 8 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 24 (ANI): Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari on Friday said that coercion is the new strategy with cyber and information and space domains emerging as new battlefields and the Indian Air Force needs to reassess its strategic priorities and actions in times of ra
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Amid protests over Agnipath Scheme, Rajnath Singh holds meeting with Navy,
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], June 18 (ANI): Amid the raging protests over the Agnipath Scheme across the country, Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday held a meeting with the defence service chiefs in Delhi.
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Eastern Air chief DK Patnaik visits Air Force station Laitkor Peak in Shil
Updated : 3 years, 9 months ago IST
Shillong (Meghalaya) [India], May 21 (ANI): Eastern Air Commander Air Marshal DK Patnaik on Saturday visited the Air Force Station, Laitkor Peak on an inspection visit and was briefed on the operational potential and the warfighting capacity of the base.
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IAF chief meets Japanese Defence Minister, lays wreath at Japan SDF memori
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], May 16 (ANI): On the first day of his Japan visit, Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari on Monday met with Japanese Defence Minister Nobuo Kishi and also laid a wreath at the memorial of the Japanese Self-Defence Forces (JSDF).
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Indian Air chief arrives in Tokyo to boost bilateral defence interest
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Tokyo [Japan], May 16 (ANI): Indian Air Force chief Air Marshal VR Chaudhari arrived in Tokyo for a four-day visit to Japan on Monday.
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Australian Air Force discusses defence ties with Air Chief Marshal VR Chau
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], May 9 (ANI): Air Marshal Mel Hupfeld, Chief of Air Force, Royal Australian Air Force called on Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari on Monday in New Delhi.
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IAF to prepare for 'short swift wars', 'long-drawn standoff' similar to E
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 28 (ANI): Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari on Thursday said there would be a need for IAF to prepare for "short swift wars" as well as be ready for a "long-drawn standoff" akin to what is being seen in Eastern Ladakh.
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Rajnath Singh appreciates Indian Army for selfless, unflinching service to
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], April 21 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Thursday appreciated the Indian Army for its selfless and unflinching service to the nation and its relentless efforts toward modernisation through indigenisation.
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