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5 projectiles land near US Air Force base in Iraq
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Baghdad [Iraq], Feb 01 (ANI): At least five projectiles landed near a US Air Force base in Iraq, reported Sputnik on Saturday.
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In major restructuring, IAF boosts fighter squadron strength by 20 per cen
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 30 (ANI): In a major restructuring to boost its war-fighting units, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has enhanced the strength of its combat aircraft squadrons by 20 per cent to help them prepare better for operational tasks.
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Israel carries out airstrikes on Hamas targets in response to rocket fire
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Tel Aviv [Israel], Jan 30 (Sputnik/ANI): The Israeli air force struck facilities of Hamas targets in the Gaza Strip after a rocket was fired and several explosive-laden balloons were launched from the Palestinian enclave, the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Thursday.
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US dropped record 7,423 bombs on Afghanistan last year
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington D. C. [United States], Jan 29 (ANI): The United States has dropped a record number of bombs on targets in Afghanistan in 2019.
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Our govt cleared the stalled purchase of Rafale aircraft for IAF: Narendra
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 28 (ANI): The BJP government cleared the work which had been stalled for more than three decades leading to the inclusion of Rafale aircraft in the fleet of Indian Air Force (IAF), said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday.
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IAF adjudged best marching contingent among 3 services at R-Day parade
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 27 (ANI): The marching contingent of the Indian Air Force (IAF) has been adjudged the first among the marching contingents of the three services, while the Central Industrial Security Force has bagged the first prize among paramilitary forces for the 71st Republic Day
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Congress leaders target government over Padma Shri to Adnan Sami
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 26 (ANI): Congress leaders on Sunday targeted the BJP government for conferring the Padma Shri on singer Adnan Sami, saying that an Army soldier Mohammad Sanaullah could not make it to NRC in Assam, but the son of a Pakistan Air Force officer had been selected for t
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For the first time, CDS commendation cards awarded to defence personnel
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 26 (ANI): For the first time in the history of armed forces, personnel from Army, Navy and Air Force were awarded the Chief of Defence Staff Commendation cards for their achievements in their respective forces.
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India's military strength, cultural diversity at display during 71st Repub
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 26 (ANI): India's military might, cultural diversity, social and economic progress were on full display during the 71st Republic Day celebrations at the majestic Rajpath on Sunday.
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IAF 'Top Guns' enthrall at Republic Day parade flypast
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 26 (ANI): The "Top Guns" of the Indian Air Force (IAF) left the crowd mesmerised during the Republic Day parade flypast on Sunday with some astounding ariel aerobatics conducted with style.
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Scaled-down models of Rafale, Tejas aircrafts at Indian Air Force tableau
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 26 (ANI): The Indian Air Force tableau showcased scaled-down models of the Rafale aircraft, the Tejas aircraft, the Light Combat Helicopter, the Akash Missiles System, and the Astra Missiles against a sky blue background during the Republic Day Parade here on Sunday.
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Mi-17 chopper pilots killed in friendly fire awarded gallantry medals
Updated : 6 years, 1 month ago IST
New Delhi [India], Jan 26 (ANI): Two Indian Air Force pilots, Squadron Leaders Siddharth Vashisht and Ninad Mandavgan, who were killed in the Mi-17 chopper crash in Budgam (Jammu and Kashmir) due to own missile fire on 27 February 2019, have been awarded the Vayu Sena Medal for gallantry pos
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