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IAF chief voices concern over instability in Af-Pak region

The Taliban threat and instability in the Af-Pak region can have its fallout on India's security in the next two years, Air Chief Marshal N. A. K. Browne warned on Saturday.

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Govt orders fresh probe into graft charges in chopper deal

Government on Wednesday ordered a fresh probe into the allegations of malpractices in procurement of 12 helicopters for the VVIP Communication Squadrons of the Indian Air Force (IAF) from Italian firm

IAF trainees now fly only 25 hours

With the fleet of HPT-32 basic trainer aircraft grounded since mid-2009, rookie pilots of the Indian Air Force get only 25 hours of training in air, down from 150 hours, at the Air Force Academy, Dund

Trainer aircraft is top priority: Pallam

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The Public Accounts Committee of Parliament’s concern over use of “outdated and ageing” aircraft for training IAF pilots seems to have acted as the wake-up call for the defence ministry. Union ministe

Rafale fighter selection for IAF final: Minister

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Selection of French fighter Rafale as the multi-role medium combat aircraft (MMRCA) for the Indian Air Force (IAF) was final and the price negotiations were under way, Minister of State for Defence M.

IAF, Army engage in war drill along India-China border

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In a war preparedness drill, Indian Air Force and Indian Army are engaged in an exercise to test their combat potentials along India-China border, defence officials said here on Friday.

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IAF officer faces court martial for demanding bribe

The Air Force has begun court martial proceedings against a Wing Commander who was allegedly caught demanding a bribe from officials of French defence firm at the Aero India show in Bengaluru last yea

Air Marshal survives Mirage crash in MP

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Air Marshal Anil Chopra had a narrow escape on Friday when the Mirage- 2000 fighter aircraft he was jointly piloting crashed near Bhind, Madhya Pradesh, on Friday after suspected engine failure.

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Mirage 2000 fighter plane crashes in MP, pilots eject

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A Mirage 2000 fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF) on Friday crashed near Bhind in Madhya Pradesh soon after taking off from an air base in Gwalior but both the pilots managed to eject.

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IAF to procure 71 more armed choppers

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Aiming at strengthening its medium-lift helicopter fleet, the IAF is planning to procure 71 more Mi-17 V5 choppers, including 12 for the Ministry of Home Affairs.

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