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IAF's woman moment at Republic Day Parade: 5 facts

Fighter controller Squadron Leader Rashmi Thakur will lead the Indian Air Force's marching contingent at the Republic Day parade on January 26 at the Kartavya Path. Along with the recently introduced C-295 transport aircraft, the aerial fly past will showcase Tejas and SU 30 MKI combat jets, where fifteen female IAF pilots will be operating various platforms.

Republic Day Parade: 51 planes including Tejas to participate. Here are IAF big plans for R-Day parade

India's Republic Day parade dazzles with the debut of IAF's C-295 aircraft and a showcase of 'Made-in-India' weapons by the Army. The historic flypast includes 51 aircraft, commemorating the Tangail airdrop. Highlights include HAL's LCH Prachand, Nag anti-tank missiles, and advanced weapon systems. The parade also salutes women in defense with a tri-services all-women marching contingent. A vibrant display of military prowess and indigenous excellence awaits as the nation celebrates its strength and diversity.

Republic Day 2024: Republic Day parade to feature all-women contingents from Central Armed Police Forces

Republic Day 2024: The Republic Day parade in Delhi will feature all-women contingents from Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), including daring motorcycle riders from BSF, CRPF, and SSB. The combined daredevil bikers team on Royal Enfield Bullets, a first in parade history, will precede Indian Air Force assets. Women marching and band teams from ITBP, CISF, SSB, and BSF will also participate, emphasizing not only India's military strength but also its cultural heritage. With 144 personnel in each contingent, the historic event signifies the empowerment and dedication of women in armed forces.

Military satellites, Space fighters: How IAF plans to transform into a superpower in space

The Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to transform into the Indian Air and Space Force (IASF) as it expands its capabilities in the aerospace domain. With a new doctrine focused on the effective utilization of the air and space continuum, the IAF aims to fully exploit the potential of space beyond its current focus on intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, communication, and navigation capabilities.

Indian Air Force's MiG-29 fighter jet returns from 'Exercise Bright Star' in Egypt

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has successfully participated in the biennial multilateral tri-services exercise, 'Exercise Bright Star', held in Egypt. The exercise involved nine countries and provided India with an opportunity to showcase its air power and strategic capabilities. The IAF contingent included various aircraft and personnel from different squadrons. The exercise aimed to promote international cooperation and enhance strategic relations among participating nations.

Indian Air Force contingent reaches Egypt to participate in Multilateral tri-service exercise

In a significant move towards fostering global defence cooperation, an Indian Air Force (IAF) contingent reached the Egyptian Air Force Base to participate in Exercise BRIGHT STAR-23 on Monday. "Touchdown at the Egyptian Air Force base in Cairo. Our home for the next three weeks", informed the Indian Air Force on X, formerly Twitter.

IAF contingent departs for Egypt to participate in biennial tri-service exercise BRIGHT STAR-23

The objective of the exercise is to practice planning and execution of joint operations. Besides leading to the formation of bonding across borders, such interactions also provide a means to further strategic relations between participating nations. IAF contingents to flying exercises abroad are thus no less than Diplomats in Flight Suits, the statement said.

PM Modi participates in Bastille Day parade in France, India's tri-services marching contingent wows crowds

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was the Guest of Honour at France's Bastille Day parade, with an Indian tri-services marching contingent. 1.4 billion Indians will always be grateful to France for being a strong and trusted partner, Modi tweeted. Marching to the tune of 'saare jahan se achcha', the Indian contingent participated in the parade and joined the flypast.

‘Sare Jahan Se Accha’ rents Paris air as Indian contingent marches at Bastille Day Parade

The Indian military contingent marched to the beats of ‘Sare Jahan Se Accha’ even as a compliment of Rafale fighters of the Indian Air Force (IAF) participated in a flypast over the Champs-Elysees at the Bastille Day Parade. The Punjab Regiment led the march and was followed by the Indian Navy and then the Air Force as the left their mark at the annual parade to mark the historic fall of Bastille in 1789.

Nothing is impossible: Woman pilot leading IAF's marching contingent at Bastille Day parade

Squadron Leader Sindhu Reddy, a helicopter pilot of the Indian Air Force, will lead its marching contingent at the Bastille Day parade in Paris. She will convey a simple message that nothing is impossible if you go with your passion, determination and perseverance. The Indian Army, Navy, and IAF will participate in the parade along with their French counterparts.

Bastille Day: Anand Mahindra & Dr Sangita Reddy cheer for Squadron Leader Sindhu Reddy who will lead Air Force contingent

Squadron Leader Sindhu Reddy will be commanding the Indian Air Force contingent at the Bastille Day parade in Paris on Friday. Several Indian business leaders, including Anand Mahindra and Dr Sangita Reddy, have expressed their pride and support for Reddy.

"Proud to march with Indian forces": French contingents gear up for Bastille Day celebrations

The Bastille Day parade is the highlight of celebrations of the day that marks the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille prison, an ancient royal fortress in 1789 during the French Revolution.

Four Rafale jets leave for Paris to take part in Bastille Day parade

On Thursday, a 269-member tri-services contingent of the Indian armed forces left for Paris on board two C-17 Globemaster aircraft. Squadron Leader Sindhu Reddy, a woman helicopter pilot, will lead the IAF's marching contingent at the parade.

Woman pilot to lead IAF's marching contingent at Bastille Day parade

A woman helicopter pilot, Squadron Leader Sindhu Reddy, will lead the 68-member Indian Air Force contingent at the Bastille Day parade in Paris next week that will be graced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi as the guest of honour. A 269-member tri-services contingent of the Indian armed forces has left for Paris to participate in the parade, with four Rafale fighter jets of the IAF also taking part in the flypast over the Champs Elysees.

IAF's Rafale fighter jets to take part in Bastille Day parade in Paris

India procured 36 Rafale jets from France under an inter-governmental framework. The Rafale jets are India's first major acquisition of fighter planes in 23 year after the Sukhoi jets were imported from Russia. The Rafale jets are capable of carrying a range of potent weapons.

India moves ahead with creation of theatre commands for integrated war-fighting

​​The revised proposal entails the establishment of three integrated theatre commands, each led by a senior three-star general (Lieutenant Generals, Air Marshals, or Vice Admirals). These commands will be responsible for managing the northern borders with China, the western front with Pakistan, and a maritime command in peninsular India, according to top defense sources.

IAF chief meets Sri Lanka's top military leaders, exchange views on matters of bilateral importance

As part of India's commitment towards capacity building of Sri Lanka Armed Forces, Chief of Air Staff of the Indian Air Force presented AN-32 propellers to ensure high operational readiness of the aircraft held with Sri Lanka Air Force.

Operation Kaveri: 534 Indians evacuated from Sudan so far

Under its evacuation mission 'Operation Kaveri ', India has set up a transit facility at Jeddah and all the Indians have been taken to the Saudi Arabian city after their evacuation from Sudan. The first batch of 278 Indians were evacuated by Indian Navy's frontline ship INS Sumedha on Tuesday.

Conflicts in last few decades established pre-eminence of aerospace power: IAF chief

"India has the capability and more importantly, the will, to respond at a level that we deem appropriate and to impose our own escalation matrix," he said. "We, the men and women in uniform, are the cutting edge of that response. Therefore, it is imperative that we keep that edge as sharp and lethal as possible," he added.

IAF to participate in multilateral exercise in Greece

The Indian Air Force will participate in a mega multilateral exercise in Greece from April 24 to May 4. The exercise will be conducted at the Andravida air base, the IAF said, adding it will be participating with four Su-30 MKIs and two C-17 aircraft.

IAF commanders begin deliberations on boosting India's air power

The commanders will hold wide-ranging deliberations on the IAF's plans for the future with an aim to bolster its combat capabilities."The IAF Commanders' Conference 2023 commenced today with an opening address by the CAS Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari. Based on the theme 'Beyond Boundaries - Robust Foundations', the Conference will see the Commanders discuss plans for the future," the IAF said in a tweet.

Dubai Air Show 21: IAF Contingent prepares to perform at the opening ceremony

IAF contingent to participate in Dubai Air Show

An aircraft contingent of the Indian Air Force (IAF), including its Sarang and Suryakiran aerobatics team, will participate in the Dubai Air Show that will be held from November 14 to November 18, a government official said