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IAF, Navy chiefs brief PM Modi as forces prepare response to Pahalgam terror attack
May 05, 2025 9:38 am
IAF Chief Meets PM Modi: Sources said Indian troop redeployments and weapon readiness had been carried out to counter any preemptive or retaliatory measures from Pakistan across domains.
Air power would continue to play pivotal role: IAF Chief
December 22, 2023 9:34 pm
"Rooted in a rich historical tapestry, the country's emergence from colonial shadows to a prominent global player brings forth a myriad of challenges and opportunities," the chief of Indian Air Force said.
V R Chaudhari takes over as IAF chief
October 01, 2021 4:46 am
His predecessor, Air Chief Marshal R K S Bhadauria, retired on Thursday,
Pak's plan was brilliant, but it didn't factor India's air power: IAF chief on Battle of Longewala
February 18, 2021 2:14 pm
Speaking at the launch of a book 'The Epic Battle of Longewala', IAF chief Air Chief Marshal R K S Bhadauria said the 1971 war brings to light a scenario where air power can bring "asymmetric results if time and place chosen correctly".
IAF fully resolved to counter any 'misadventure' in eastern Ladakh: Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria
September 29, 2020 1:04 pm
Bhadauria said, "The recent induction of Rafale jets along with previous acquisitions of C-17 Globemaster aircraft as well as Chinook and Apache helicopters have provided the IAF with substantial tactical and strategic capability enhancement."
IAF chief at Pearl Harbor base when gunman opened fired on Dec 4, unhurt
December 07, 2019 6:24 am
ACM Bhadauria was participating in the Pacific Air Chiefs’ Symposium, 2019 (PACS 2019) at the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Hawaii. The symposium brings together Air Force chiefs from across the Indo-Pacific region.
IAF Chief strongly backs indigenous 5th generation jet, says no plan to import
October 04, 2019 8:58 pm
Bhadauria said, "No plans for importing a fifth-generation jet. The Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) project is being given go ahead. We have given full support to it. The programme is taking off."
Technology was on India's side in Balakot operation: IAF chief
April 15, 2019 10:36 pm
"In the proposed induction of the Rafale and S-400 surface-to-air missile system, in the next two-four years, once again the technological balance will shift in our favour like it was in 2002 during Operation Parakaram during the last stand-off," Dhanoa said.
IAF capable of striking nuke, other targets in Pakistan: IAF Chief
October 05, 2017 7:16 pm
Last month, Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi had said his country has developed short-range nuclear weapons to counter the 'Cold Start' doctrine of the Indian Army.
Arup Raha takes over as Indian Air Force chief
January 09, 2014 4:53 pm
Aged 59,Raha will hold the premier position for 3 years.
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