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Last recorded kill of IAF MiG-21 was PAF F-16, shot down "all generations"
Updated : 9 months, 1 week ago IST
As the Indian Air Force gets ready to retire the MiG-21 fighter jet on Tuesday, IAF spokesperson Wing Commander Jaideep Singh highlighted its legacy, recalling that it was part of the 2019 Balakot operations when Group Captain Abhinandan Varthaman shot down a Pakistani F-16, marking the a
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IAF's Balakot-fame Mirage 2000 participates for first time in Cobra Warrio
Updated : 3 years, 2 months ago IST
IAF is participating with Five Mirage-2000 jets, two C-17 Globemaster-III strategic airlift planes and one IL-78 mid-air refuelling aircraft, along with around 100 IAF personnel, flew from the Jamnagar air-base for the exercise at Waddington in the UK.
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IAF carries out multi-aircraft sortie to commemorate Balakot Operations' s
Updated : 5 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 27 (ANI): The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Saturday said it has carried out a long-range precision strike against a practice target to mark the second anniversary of the Balakot Operations.
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Lack of response to 26/11 different from Uri and Balakot operations: Jaish
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Nov 14 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday said that the "lack of response" after Mumbai terror attack in 2008 was so different from response after the Uri and Balakot operations and noted that various events bear scrutiny for lessons they hold. Read More
Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman resumes flying operations on MiG-21
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 23 (ANI): Vir Chakra awardee Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman who shot down a Pakistani F-16 fighter jet post-Balakot operations, has resumed flying operations.
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Army was ready for ground escalation by Pak after Balakot airstrikes: Army
Updated : 6 years, 9 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Aug 19 (ANI): Indian Army Chief General Bipin Rawat on Monday said the Army was ready for "any eventuality" in the aftermath of Balakot operations and the same was conveyed to the government during discussions.
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