Air Marshal MSG Menon takes charge as head of administration of IAF
Air Marshal Menon is a Cat ‘AYE’ Air Traffic Controller and has commanded an operational radar unit at a major flying station.
Monthly Archives: December, 2019
Kargil fame Mig-27 fighter flies into history after 35 years of glorious service
Mig 27 Aircraft: All the other variants, such as MiG-23 BN & MiG-23 MF and the early MiG 27 have already retired from Indian Air Force.
Indian government clears the creation of the post of Chief of Defence Staff
Defence planners have long advocated creation of the post of Chief of Defence Staff that will act as a single point of advice to the government.
Building Bridges: Indian Navy Chief Admiral Karambir Singh visits Sri Lanka
Indian Navy regularly interacts with Sri Lanka Navy through the medium of Staff Talks, Annual Defence Dialogue and other operational interactions.
India-China joint military exercise Hand-in-Hand 2019 concludes in Meghalaya
India-China Military Exercise Hand-in-Hand 2019: It involved firing of each other’s weapons, lectures & demonstration on counter terrorism operations.
Watch: DRDO successfully tests upgraded version of Pinaka Missile System
First trial which was conducted on Thursday was able to achieve the full range of 75 kilometers, second test conducted on Friday fired in salvo mode.
India tests long range Pinaka Missile System in salvo mode; rockets use Indian navigation satellite IRNSS
The Navigation system of Pinaka Missile System is also aided by the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS).
India-US 2+2 Dialogue: Both countries pledge to work for a peaceful and open Indo-Pacific region
The India-US 2+2 dialogue provides for a review of the security, defence and strategic partnership between India and the United States.
Firepower: DRDO tests advanced Pinaka missile system with twice the range
Pinaka Mark-II Rocket is modified to work as a missile by giving it a Navigation, Control and Guidance System to improve the accuracy and enhance the range.
Defence minister Rajnath Singh visits Naval Air Station Oceana & Naval Station Norfolk
Rajnath Singh said the visit reflects on the strong defence ties between India and the United States and it will strengthen futher in future.
Indian Navy, Coast Guard conduct anti hijacking exercise off Kerala coast
The Exercise code named Apharan (Abduction) saw participation of multiple agencies, including more than 12 ships and helicopters of the Indian Navy.
Saving Lives: Indian Coast Guard holds National Maritime Search and Rescue Board meeting
Coast Guard Chief K Natarajan also advocated the need for collaborative approach with capacity building of stakeholders
Lethal Punch: India validates accuracy of land and air versions of Brahmos missiles
The first launch from land had most of the indigenous components including the missile’s airframe, fuel management system and DRDO designed seeker.
Lt Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane to succeed Army Chief General Bipin Rawat
Lt General MM Naravane brings with him enormous experience of serving in the most challenging areas, said the ministry of defence.
IAF testfires air version of Brahmos missile from Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter
The air launched version of BrahMos missile is a 2.5 ton supersonic air to surface cruise missile with ranges close to 300 km.
IAF, Russian Air Force test each other’s mettle in tri-service military exercise Indra-2019
The first-ever joint tri-services military exercise Indra was held in the eastern military district of Russia in Oct 2017.
Air Marshal D Choudhury assumes charge as Commandant of National Defence College
Air Marshal D Choudhury has vast flying experience on all variants of the MiG-21, MiG-27, MiG-29 and Sukhoi-30 MKI aircrafts.
Air Marshal RJ Duckworth takes charge of crucial air command at Pakistan border
Air Marshal Duckworth was commissioned in Air Force in 1983 and he has more than 3,000 hours of flying experience.