The C-295 has the advantage of being able to take off from short, unpaved and rough airstrips which is suited for military operations.
Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari said this while receiving the first C-295 military transport aircraft in Spain.
The IAF on Tuesday said it carried out 226 sorties across the state that lasted for 115 hours since July 8-9 when heavy rains struck the region, especially upper reaches of the state.
Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari has reviewed the status of the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) programme.
The Russia-made jets will stay grounded until investigation determines the cause of the crash of one of the MiG-21s in Rajasthan earlier this month.
A total of 58 people -- 57 from the IAF and one from the Army -- received the awards, he said.
In 2019, she was the first woman officer who was promoted to the post of flight commander of the flying unit. Not only this, she was the first flight commander of IAF in 2016.
This year, the IAF is participating in the exercise with five Mirage 2000 fighters, two C-17 Globemaster III and an IL-78 mid air refueller aircraft
The theme of the IAF Tableau is 'Indian Air Force Power, Beyond Boundaries'.
Meet Ravikant, son of a Panipuri seller who has now been selected as an IAF pilot.
Established in the year 1932, the Indian Air Force is celebrating its 90th anniversary today
The LCH is the first indigenous Multi-Role Combat Helicopter designed and manufactured by the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).It has the capability of ground attack and aerial combat. The helicopter possesses modern stealth characteristics, robust armour protection and formidable night attack capabilities.
"It is a momentous occasion reflecting India's capability in defence production," Singh said.
Tejas Jets & Sarang Choopers - How Indian Air Force Is Changing
WATCH: IAF Suryakiran Airshow Over Puri Sea
Due to changing weather, uncertainty looms over final Suryakiran airshow which was supposed to be held tomorrow in Puri.
Today, the IAF team carried out mapping and checked the ground features so that spectators can witness and enjoy it fully.
IAF Air Show In Bhubaneswar - First Glimpse During Trials
The Surya Kiran aerobatics team of the Indian Air Force is set to perform air shows in Bhubaneswar and Puri.
Following extension of Mahapatra’s tenure, IAS officers who were in the race of Chief Secretary have felt disappointed on losing plum postings.