IAF AIRSTRIKE
'Nobody knows for sure': Telangana CM Revnath Reddy doubts airstrikes on Pak terror camp post Pulwama attack
Shankar Aiyar is heard advocating the need to show respect to Pakistan while pointing to its nuclear arsenal; Chief Minister Revnath Reddy on Friday raised fresh questions over the Pulwama terror attack in 2019 and the retaliatory airstrikes on a terror hideout in Balakote, deep inside Pakistan.
Balakot airstrike: Ex-IAF chief reveals details, 'we broke through PAF and Pak Army protection'
Former Indian Air Force (IAF) chief and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria (Retd.) on April 22 lauded the BJP government’s stance against terrorism. Talking to ANI, RKS Bhadauria said that the Balakot airstrike was done by...
Balakot Airstrike Anniversary: When India took revenge for the Pulwama attack deep inside Pak
The Balakot airstrike, conducted by the Indian Air Force on February 26, 2019, in retaliation to the Pulwama terror attack, marks its fifth anniversary. The airstrike targeted Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists in Balakot, Pakistan, showcasing India's commitment to national security. The operation was a diplomatic triumph, garnering international support for India's fight against terrorism. The anniversary serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by the armed forces and underscores the importance of a proactive stance against terrorism.
Hrithik and Deepika's Fighter releases today. All about Balakot airstrikes in Pakistan that inspired the movie
Hrithik Roshan, Deepika Padukone, and Anil Kapoor star in 'Fighter', a high-voltage action adventure film inspired by the real-life Balakot airstrike. The movie pays tribute to the Indian armed forces and specifically focuses on Squadron Leader Shamsher Pathania, whose aviator call sign is 'Patty'. The Balakot airstrike, carried out by the Indian Air Force in 2019, targeted a Jaish-e-Mohammed camp in retaliation to a terror attack in J&K. The film is set to release in theaters nationwide on Thursday.
Israel-Hamas war updates: IDF eliminates senior member of Islamic Jihad in airstrike
On Thursday, 18th January, Wael Abu-Fanounah, a senior member of Islamic Jihad, was eliminated during a precise IAF airstrike. Abu-Fanounah was responsible for publishing videos of the Islamic Jihad’s rocket attacks against Israel. Furthermore, IDF fighter jets and ...
Head of Hamas' aerial forces killed in Israeli airstrike: Israel Defence Forces
Abu Rukbeh was responsible for overseeing Hamas' drones, unmanned aerial vehicles, paragliders, aerial detection systems, and air defences.
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India sends plane full of medical aid, other materials to Palestine via Egypt
Taking to X, external affairs ministry spokesperson Arindam Bagchi wrote on Sunday, "An IAF C-17 flight carrying nearly 6.5 tonnes of medical aid and 32 tonnes of disaster relief material for the people of Palestine departs for El-Arish airport in Egypt." The items will be sent to Palestine via the Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza.
Head of Hamas's Air Force, Murad Abu Murad, killed in airstrike: Israeli Defence Forces
The Israel Air Forces have killed the head of Hamas's Air Force, Murad Abu Murad, in an overnight airstrike. The strike targeted a headquarters from which Hamas managed its aerial activity in the Gaza Strip. In separate strikes, the Israeli Air Forces also targeted Hamas's commando forces and struck dozens of sites.
Israel Defence Forces launch airstrikes overnight across Gaza, killing senior Hamas official
The Israel Defence Forces (IDF) targeted a senior Hamas naval forces official, Mohammed Abu Shamala, in a series of airstrikes across the Gaza Strip. The IDF struck his home, which was used to store maritime weaponry for attacks on Israel. The airstrikes also targeted Hamas' elite fighting unit, Nakhba, which was involved in a recent mass infiltration attempt.
India invites Pakistan defence minister to SCO
While the SCO Defence Ministers' meeting will be held in April, the bloc's Foreign Ministers will gather in Goa in May. India, as president of the SCO, is set to host a series of events, in which, member states including Russia, China, Pakistan, Iran and Central Asian States, will be taking active part and discussing matters of regional concerns, security, growth and relationship.
Actions during eastern Ladakh standoff credited to jawans, jointness of armed forces: Gen Naravane
The former Army chief termed the actions taken during the standoff a "whole of nation effort" to which all three services contributed. The coordination between the three services was of "very high quality" during the standoff, he added.
IAF gets two Mirage 2000 fighters from France to strengthen combat aircraft fleet
The two aircraft were acquired by the Indian Air Force as part of the programme to make up the number of aircraft in the Mirage fighter fleet to around 50.
President confers Vir Chakra on Abhinandan Varthaman
The fighter pilot of the Indian Air Force has been decorated with India's third-highest wartime gallantry medal for displaying an "exceptional sense of duty" during the dogfight, the award citation said.
IAF to start upgrading Rafale fighter fleet from January 2022
"A high-level team of Indian Air Force officers is in France to evaluate the performance of the testbed aircraft with tail number RB-008 at the Istres airbase there. The aircraft has been equipped with all the India Specific Enhancements agreed upon between the two sides in the 2016 contract," government sources told ANI.
Three units of IAF get chief's citation for role in eastern Ladakh
Indian and Chinese troops have been locked in a border standoff in several areas in eastern Ladakh for nearly 17 months though the two sides carried out disengagement in a number of friction points.
Three Air Force units get Chief of Air Staff citations for ops in Galwan, Kashmir
The three units which received citation are -- 2255 Squadron Det Air Force, 47 Squadron and 116 Helicopter Unit.
Indian Air Force signs deal with French Air Force to purchase phased out Mirage aircraft
"A squadron of the French Mirage jets had been phased out some time ago. On August 31, a contract was signed for acquiring these phased-out planes to improve the spares and airframe capability to help improve the serviceability of the around 50 Mirage-2000s in the Indian fleet," government sources said. This is the second such agreement that the Indian Air Force has signed for buying okayed airframes that will help one of the most potent aircraft fleets to continue for longer in service.
Any aggression in future will be met with a robust response: IAF Chief
Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria on the occasion of the Balakot airstrikes anniversary said any aggression in future would be met with a robust response.
IAF chopper in Budgam crashed on Feb 27 after hit by Indian missile: probe report
At least four officers, including a group captain, were held responsible for the crash of the chopper in the friendly fire and are set to face severe punishment, military sources said on Friday.
How a dogfight drove home the allure of India's arms market
Defence manufacturers big and small suddenly have a clear hint of what a lucrative market India could be.
Sam Pitroda raises questions on Air Strike, PM Modi hits back
"If they (IAF) killed 300, its ok. All I am saying is can you give me more facts and prove it," said Pitroda.
View: How Balakot airstrikes changed the game
The Indian leadership feared escalation, thus creating the perception of India being a soft state.
Balakot airstrike was done due to elections: Farooq Abdullah
Abdullah also questioned EC's decision for not holding the assembly polls along with the Lok Sabha elections in the state.
Radar, satellite images of IAF strikes in Balakot show 'significant damage':Sources
S-2000 smart bombs penetrates the targets and cause a blast inside, as per sources.
Government to give casualty figure in airstrike: IAF chief
Commenting on the aerial dogfight between India and Pakistan, the Air Chief Marshal said that the MiG-21 used against the F-16 is an upgraded aircraft with advanced weapons system.
#AirStrike: Anil Agarwal, Kiran Mazumdar congratulate the IAF; Ratan Tata praises PM Modi's leadership
Prominent voices, across the spectrum, have praised the IAF.
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