TEZPUR AIR FORCE
Assam flood situation critical, 13 stranded fishermen rescued by IAF
Earlier on Sunday, the IAF had rescued 8 State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) personnel and a revenue official from Jonai in Dhemaji district when they were stranded in another sandbar area during relief operations. Dibrugarh district has been severely affected in the current wave with the major town in Upper Assam inundated for the sixth consecutive day.
IAF chief Marshal VR Chaudhuri emphasises on high operational preparedness
The Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhuri urged all commanders to continue with their efforts to provide a safe operational flying environment. He reviewed the operational preparedness of the Eastern Command and expressed satisfaction on its major achievements.
President Droupadi Murmu flies on maiden sortie in fighter jet in Assam's Tezpur
Murmu, who was on a three-day trip to Assam, reached Tezpur from Guwahati. She was received at the air base by Air Marshal S P Dharkar, Governor Gulab Chand Kataria and Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.
President Droupadi Murmu takes sortie on Su-30 aircraft
President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday took a sortie on a Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter aircraft at the Tezpur Air Force Station in Assam, officials said. The President, currently on a visit to Assam, is the Supreme Commander of the three services.
President Droupadi Murmu takes her first-ever sortie in Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter aircraft
President Droupadi Murmu on Saturday flew a sortie on the Sukhoi 30 MKI fighter aircraft at the Tezpur Air Force Station in Assam.President Droupadi Murmu takes her first-ever sortie in Sukhoi-30 MKI fighter aircraft
President Droupudi Murmu to fly sortie in Su-30 on Saturday
She will inaugurate the Gaj Utsav-2023 at the Kaziranga National Park on April 7 and later at Guwahati, she will flag off the Mount Kanchenjunga Expedition-2023. On the same day, she will also grace the function being organised to mark the completion of 75 years of the Gauhati High Court at Guwahati, the spokesperson said.
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Anti-war film 'Victor One', featuring Shaktee Singh, to make its OTT debut soon
The film has been produced by Shaktee Singh, Lalit Vashista and Saurabh Arora.
Eye on China, Indian Air Force to conduct air combat drill in northeast
In eastern Ladakh, China continues to forward deploy over 50,000 troops and heavy weaponry along the frontier for the third successive winter, and has so far refused to discuss troop disengagement at the strategically-located Depsang Plains and Demchok areas.
India-China LAC face-off: IAF scrambled jets 2-3 times to prevent air violations by China
The Indian Air Force keeps a close watch on Chinese drone activities along the LAC in the northeast. The actions have to be taken as the drones or any aircraft can not be allowed to violate the airspace, they said.
IAF's Suryakiran team stuns Guwahati with enthralling air show
Team administrator Flight Lieutenant Ridhima Gurung said, “All nine aircraft of the team were a part of the show at Guwahati today. Last year, the team had enthralled the audience at Shillong, Meghalaya, and is delighted to carry out a display in Guwahati this year.”
Ready to tackle any eventuality along China border: IAF's first woman Su-30 weapon system operator
Asked about the experience of fighter pilots during the multiple joint Army-Air Force joint operations during the recent wargames, another Su-30 fighter pilot Flight Lieutenant Sakshya Bajpai said the experience of flying during these wargames was always very thrilling as it helps pilots to prepare better for carrying out actual operations. "The training missions help us to get oriented and help us to get ready for any contingency and live up to our motto 'Touch the Sky with Glory'.
India deploys Rafale fighters on eastern front with China
China, of course, has four times the number of fighters and bombers as compared to IAF. It has also upgraded its major air bases like Hotan, Kashgar, Gargunsa (Ngari Gunsa), Lhasa-Gonggar and Shigatse for additional fighters and bombers since the Ladakh crisis first erupted in April-May last year.
Indian Air Force set to deploy Rafales in Hasimara for eastern front with China
Hangars, shelters, maintenance facilities and infrastructure for the Rafales have come up at both the airbases. The Hasimara airbase, close to the Sikkim-Bhutan-Tibet tri-junction, was established with Toofani aircraft after the 1962 war with China.
1971 war veteran Squadron Leader Anil Bhalla (Retd) dead
Sqn Ldr Bhalla, who joined the National Defence Academy's 32nd course after studying at Sainik School Satara in western Maharashtra, was commissioned into the IAF's fighter wing in 1968 and operated from the Tezpur-based 28th Squadron, flying the Russian-origin aircraft.
Tezpur Air Force Station ready to face any challenge in eastern sector: IAF
Air Commodore Dangi, who took over the command of the Tezpur Air Force Station from Air Commodore Tejpal Singh on Wednesday said, "The Indian Air Force (IAF) is growing by leaps and bounds and we are capable of taking on any challenge".
Army, IAF to maintain very high-level of alertness along LAC: Sources on border standoff with China
The Indian Army and the IAF will maintain a very high-level of operational readiness in all areas along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh, North Sikkim, Uttarakhand and Arunachal Pradesh till a "satisfactory" resolution to the border row with China is arrived at, people familiar with the developments said.
How India defends its border with China
The latest skirmish with China has shifted focus on whether India is prepared for an escalation at the LAC.
Lifeline Udan flights delivered over 350 tonnes of air cargo across the Northeast India during the lockdown period
The airports located in North East are quick connecting links between the states and the people living here and during the nation-wide lock down, the AAI has been providing air navigational and on ground services for the- Life Line Udan flights enabling smooth and timely flow of medical goods and supporting items to the states.
Why India is placing Su-30 fighter jets in South India
The squadron in Thanjavur will keep in check China's fast-expanding strategic footprint in the Indian Ocean Region. Beijing is shoring up its presence in the area. It has set up its first overseas military base in Djibouti on the Horn of Africa in August 2017, and also uses Karachi as a regular naval facility.
India to setup high-tech cameras along China border, new war-time shelters in North East
The request is being undertaken in two ways. The first is a time-taking central procurement that meets the complete requirement. The second way is the Army Commanders’ Special Financial Powers Fund to meet immediate operational requirements until the central procurement materialises.
IAF's Sukhois to get more advanced avionics, radars
The IAF is also finalising with Russia the procurement of 12 more Sukhois to replace the ones lost in crashes, which will be built by defence PSU Hindustan Aeronautics.
Sukhoi 30 fighter jet crashes in Tezpur, two pilots injured
A defence spokesperson said that the pilots have been ejected safely from the aircraft.
Pilots of crashed Sukhoi-30 aircraft suffered fatal injuries
The Su-30 aircraft had gone off the radar and lost radio contact when the aircraft was around 60 km from Tezpur.
Sukhoi with 2 pilots on board goes missing near Tezpur in Assam
The Su-30 aircraft was on routine training mission when it lost radar and radio contact approximately 60 km north of Tezpur, they said.
IAF chopper goes missing near India-China border
The Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) had taken off from Tezpur airbase in Assam around 4 p.m., the official told IANS. The helicopter was on a flood relief mission.
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman visits Tezpur airbase
Sitharaman visited Gajraj Corps HQ, where she was briefed by Lt. Gen. AS Bedi, GOC Gajraj Corps on the overall security situation in Assam and the Kameng Sector of Arunachal.
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