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IAF Grieves Corporal Vikky Pahade, Continues Manhunt For Terrorist

05 May 2024

As the search for the terrorists behind the Poonch ambush goes on, the Indian Air Force mourns the loss of Corporal Vikky Pahade, who succumbed to the injuries sustained in the attack on Saturday evening. On Twitter (now known as X), Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari paid tribute to the...

IAF plans to extend life of Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter jet by over 20 years

31 Dec 2023

The Indian Air Force commenced the induction of Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter jets nearly more than two decades ago and now intends to prolong the operational lifespan of these Russian-made combat aircraft by 20 years. Currently, the Indian Air Force has incorporated 272 Su-30 MKI fighter aircraft into its fleet, and...

Indian Air Force chief receives first C-295 transport aircraft, Know the details

13 Sep 2023

Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, the Chief of Air Staff, received the first C-295 transport aircraft built for India by global aircraft maker Airbus on Wednesday at a facility in Seville, Spain. The keys to the aircraft were handed over by Airbus representatives to Indian Air Force Chief Chaudhari. After...

IAF chief VR Chaudhari embarks on 4-day visit to Sri Lanka

01 May 2023

Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, the Chief of Air Staff, arrived in Sri Lanka on Monday for a four-day visit to explore ways to strengthen bilateral defense ties amid Indian concerns about China's efforts to expand its influence over the island nation. Air Chief Marshal Chaudhari is scheduled to meet...