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IAF fighter jet flies in the backdrop of Himalayan mountain range, amid the prolonged India-China stand off in eastern Ladakh, in Leh district.

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IAF fighter jet flies in the Ladakh region, amid the prolonged India-China face off, in Leh district.

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An IAF chopper flies over Ladakh region amid border tension with China, in Leh.

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An IAF chopper flies over Ladakh region amid border tension with China, in Leh.

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IAF Sukhoi Su-30MKI jet flies over Ladakh amid border tension with China, in Leh.

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IAF Sukhoi Su-30MKI jet flies over Ladakh amid border tension with China, in Leh.

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IAF Hercules aircraft carrying military material flies over Ladakh amid border tension with China, in Leh.

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IAF chopper flies over Ladakh amid border tension with China, in Leh.

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Indian Air Force fighter jet on the runway amid the prolonged India-China face-off, in Leh district.

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Tejas fighter jet of the Indian Air Force flies over Ladakh region amid the prolonged India-China face off, in Leh district.

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C-17 Globemaster of the Indian Air Force flies over Ladakh region amid the prolonged India-China face off, in Leh district.

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IAF Sukhoi Su-30 jet flies over Ladakh region amid the prolonged India-China face off, in Leh district.

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Minister of Armed Forces of France Florence Parly attend a 'Sarva Dharma Puja' during the induction ceremony of Rafale fighter aircrafts, at IAF ...

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Air display of the first batch of IAF’s Rafale fighter aircraft during its induction ceremony, in Ambala.

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IAF pilots board a Rafale fighter aircraft during its induction into the IAF fleet, at the Ambala air base.

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh addresses during the Rafale induction ceremony, at IAF airbase in Ambala.

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and Minister of Armed Forces of France Florence Parly during 'Sarva Dharma Puja' at the Rafale induction ceremony, at IAF airbase in Ambala.

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Priests perform 'Sarva Dharma Puja' during the Rafale induction ceremony, at IAF airbase in Ambala.

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A bird flies near as a French-made Rafale fighter jet makes an inverted flight during its induction ceremony at the Indian Air Force Station in Ambala.

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A French-made Rafale fighter jet flies during its induction ceremony at the Indian Air Force Station in Ambala.

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Defence Ministry Approves Acquisition Of Military Equipment Worth Rs. 2,290 Crore

72,000 Sig Sauer assault rifles costing Rs. 780 Crore will be procured from the U.S for use by the frontline forces along the borders.

Sep 28, 2020

| PTI
AgustaWestland Scam: CBI Files Supplementary Chargesheet Against 15 Accused

The probe report filed, details the alleged role played by middlemen, Michel James and Rajeev Saxena.

Sep 19, 2020

| PTI
MS Dhoni Hails Rafale Jets Induction Into Indian Air Force, Shares Special Message For 17 Squadron

An excited MS Dhoni expressed his delight at five Rafale fighter jets being formally inducted into the 17 Squadron of the IAF at a glittering ceremony at the Ambala air base

Sep 10, 2020

| PTI
Do Sexism And Misogyny Exist In Armed Forces? Here’s What Officers Have To Say

Several retired armed force officials spoke to Outlook and said the movie 'Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl' is nothing but misrepresentation of Indian Air Force. Whether sexism and misogyny exist in IAF, here is what they had to say:

Aug 20, 2020

| Lachmi Deb Roy
Gunjan Saxena Biopic: Nauseating Attempt To Dent IAF’s Image In the Name Of Creative Freedom

There are instances of malicious fabrication by the makers of biopic on Gunjan Saxena in the name of cinematic license and need to be treated with the contempt that they deserve.

Aug 19, 2020

| Arijit Ghosh
I Was The First Lady Pilot To Fly In Kargil, Says Flt. Lt. Srividya Rajan

In an interview to Outlook, Flt. Lt. Srividya Rajan asks how many parents will send their daughters to defense services after watching 'Gunjan Saxena'.

Aug 19, 2020

| Lachmi Deb Roy
'Gunjan Saxena' Film To Make Life More Difficult For Air Force Women, Says Retd. Squadron Leader

Retd. Squadron Leader Deepa Nailwal feels the film 'Gunjan Saxena' may impact the camaraderie between female and male officers in the Indian Air Force.

Aug 18, 2020

| Lachmi Deb Roy
Dear Makers Of 'Gunjan Saxena', You Cannot Peddle Lies In The Name Of Creative Freedom

I have myself served as a helicopter pilot and I have never faced the kind of abuse and maltreatment as was portrayed in the movie. In fact, men in uniform are true gentlemen and professionals, writes Wing Commander Namrita Chandi (Retd).

Aug 15, 2020

| Wing Commander Namrita Chandi (Retd)
5 Rafales Come Home Today: A Look At Ambala Air Base’s Historic, Military Significance

According to IAF officials, Ambala was chosen for housing Rafales in the western sector due to several factors such as depth from the border, base infrastructure and other technical facilities.

Jul 29, 2020

| Harish Manav
'Won't Let Sacrifice Of Braves In Galwan Valley Go In Vain,' Says Air Force Chief

'The development at the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh is a small snapshot of what we are required to handle at short notice' the Air Force Chief said.

Jun 20, 2020

| Outlook Web Bureau

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When Planes Just Vanish Into Thin Air: The Story of Arunachal's Historic Deathtrap

The AN-32 crash in Arunachal Pradesh is one among a long list of plane mishaps in one of the world's most challenging flight paths, called the Hump. Even science and technology have not been able to unravel the complex force of nature

Jun 19, 2019

| Abdul Gani
Opinion | India Has Acted In Legitimate Defence Against Terrorists

The IAF’s surprise strikes were thoroughly planned, leaving nothing to chance

Mar 01, 2019

| Air Marshal (retd.) Anil Chopra
'War Is The Continuation Of Politics By Other Means'

War is also politics by other means. ‘Brand Modi’ revivifies with some timely, poll-eve military lustre.

Mar 01, 2019

| Bhavna Vij-Aurora
Neither India Nor Pakistan Is Really Prepared To Fight A Conventional War

What are the thresholds at which the N-option kicks in?

Mar 01, 2019

| Manoj Joshi
The War Mirage: India-Pak Standoff Can Assume Many Shades

When a conflict dares not declare its common name, the fracas between India and Pakistan can assume many shades

Mar 01, 2019

| Pranay Sharma
From ‘All-Out War’ to ‘Controlled War’

From ‘all-out war’ to ‘controlled war’, India has changed gear in its military response to Pakistan-sponsored terrorism

Mar 01, 2019

| Lt Gen (retd) Subrata Saha
Cheating The Reaper: Perils, And Process, Of Ejecting From Failing Aircraft

The perils, and process, of ejecting from a failing aircraft, as the g-force tears at a pilot’s body and the minus temperature plunges its icy talons into him

Feb 28, 2019

| Ajay Sukumaran
Rafale Deal: This Secrecy May Be A Fig Leaf

Deviations from universal practices in bilateral deals, even regarding defence procurement, cannot be beyond the scrutiny of Parliament and the public

Aug 02, 2018

| Sudhansu Mohanty
Rafale Deal: Political Slugfest Over Critical Defence Equipment Should Be Avoided

Generic, unsubstantiated allegations over critical equipment vitiate the defence procurement process and put decision-makers on the defensive

Aug 02, 2018

| Air Marshal (retd.) Anil Chopra
Leapfrog? Just A Chimera Chase

A reworked bid gifts India the prospect of owning 110 medium-role combat aircraft. Nevertheless, the IAF may be down to 15 squadrons by 2032.

Apr 11, 2018

| Manoj Joshi

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Living With Panic And Unknown Future In Kashmir

Kashmiris, who have seen the prolonged conflict for the past 30 years, felt that the Centre was conducting...

Feb 28, 2019

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