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EAC celebrates 87th Air Force Day in Shillong
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Shillong (Meghalaya) [India], Oct 9 (ANI): Eastern Air Command (EAC) celebrated 87th Air Force Day in Upper Shillong.
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India increasing combat capability for 'self-defence', says Rajnath after
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Bordeaux [France], Oct 8 (ANI): Shortly after taking a sortie in Rafale, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Tuesday said that the jet has increased combat capability of Indian Air Force (IAF) and the country is doing this for "self-defence".
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Depends on Pak when it will take first hit from Rafale: Giriraj Singh
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 8 (ANI): After Rafale was officially inducted into the Indian Air Force (IAF), Union Minister Giriraj Singh on Tuesday took a swipe at Pakistan and said it now remains to be seen when the neighbouring country will take the first hit from the fighter jet.
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Sachin Tendulkar meets head of three forces
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 8 (ANI): Former India batsman Sachin Tendulkar, who holds the honourary Group Captain rank in the Indian Air Force (IAF), met with the Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria, Army chief General Bipin Rawat, and Navy chief Admiral Karambir Singh on the 87th Indian Air Force Da
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1st Rafale handed over by France, Rajnath says induction to boost India's
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Bordeaux [France], Oct 8 (ANI): The induction of Rafale fighter jets into the Indian Air Force will give a boost to India's air dominance exponentially, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Tuesday at the handing-over ceremony of the Rafale jet, and added that the occasion signifies the de
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First Rafale jet handed over to Rajnath Singh
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Bordeaux [France], Oct 8 (ANI): The first of the 36 French-built Rafale fighter jet bearing the tail number RB-001 was formally delivered to Defence Minister Rajnath Singh here on Tuesday.
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Sachin hails Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman for his spirit, courage
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 8 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar hailed Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman as he flew MiG-21 Bison aircraft over Air Force Day parade today at Hindon Air Base.
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Defence Minister Rajnath arrives in Merignac to receive first Rafale comba
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Paris [France], Oct 8 (ANI): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has arrived at Merignac to receive the first Rafale combat aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF).
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IAF Chief awards units for Balakot airstrikes, thwarting Pak attack
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Oct 8 (ANI): Indian Air Force on Tuesday awarded the different squadrons involved in the Balakot airstrikes and thwarting Pakistani aerial attack on February 27.
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'Shastra Puja', sortie in aircraft, talks with Macron on Rajnath's cards b
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 8 (ANI): Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, who arrived in France earlier today to receive the first Rafale jet, on behalf of the Indian Air Force, is expected to perform 'Shastra Puja' on the occasion of Dussehra, undertake a sortie in the aircraft and meet French
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5 LCA squadrons to be inducted in near future: IAF Chief reiterates commit
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
Ghaziabad (Uttar Pradesh) [India], Oct 8 (ANI): Indian Air Force Chief, RKS Bhadauria on Tuesday reiterated that the force was committed to the indigenous development of weapons and aircraft in consonance
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IAF symbol of valour and courage: Amit Shah on Air Force Day
Updated : 6 years, 5 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 08 (ANI): Saluting the Indian Air Force heroes and their families on the occasion of 87th Air Force Day, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that IAF is a 'symbol of valour and courage'.
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