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Welcome to Air Tattoo, the world's largest military airshow

Welcome to Air Tattoo, the world's largest military airshow

Rediff.com12 Jul 2016

A look at the world's biggest military airshow at RAF Fairford in United Kingdom.

Ready to provide more Rafales if India requires: France

Ready to provide more Rafales if India requires: France

Rediff.com17 Dec 2021

The French minister also referred to India's planned induction of a second aircraft carrier and indicated that France will be interested in supplying the carrier-based jets.

US firm ready to offer radar for Indian jets

US firm ready to offer radar for Indian jets

Rediff.com18 Jun 2007

The technology and its applications can be adapted for different platforms, including new aircraft like the Light Combat Aircraft, and retrofitted on older aircraft like the Indian Air Force's existing fleet of jets.

Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh is new chief of air staff

Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh is new chief of air staff

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

Air Marshal Amar Preet Singh has been appointed as the next Chief of the Air Staff.

Hamas aerial operations chief killed in Israeli airstrike

Hamas aerial operations chief killed in Israeli airstrike

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

In the latest update on the Israel-Hamas conflict, Israeli Defence Forces Spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan Conricus noted on Saturday that people in the Gaza Strip are listening to Israel's warning and are doing the right thing, noting that there has been a significant movement of Palestinian civilians towards the South.

Israel sends missile ships to Red Sea as Houthis declare war

Israel sends missile ships to Red Sea as Houthis declare war

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

The Israel Defence Forces said that missile destroyers were deployed 'in accordance with the assessment of the situation, and as part of the increased defence efforts in the region'.

IAF begins 2-day exercise in Northeast amid fresh border tension with China

IAF begins 2-day exercise in Northeast amid fresh border tension with China

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

The two-day mega exercise is involving almost all its frontline fighter jets and other assets deployed in the region, people familiar with the drill said.

First indigenously overhauled Sukhoi Su-30MKI jet handed over to IAF

First indigenously overhauled Sukhoi Su-30MKI jet handed over to IAF

Rediff.com26 Oct 2018

Sukhoi Su-30MKI is a twin-jet multi-role air superiority aircraft developed by Russia's Sukhoi and built under licence by India's Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd.

Kangana: Hope Israel Will Win This War

Kangana: Hope Israel Will Win This War

Rediff.com26 Oct 2023

Even as Palestine cries for help, Kangana Ranaut hopes that Israel will emerge victorious in the 'war against terrorism'.

'Disgusting To See Bangladeshis Turning Backs On India'

'Disgusting To See Bangladeshis Turning Backs On India'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

'The present generation, either due to historical amnesia or political propaganda, has been fed a narrative that paints India as an adversary rather than an ally.'

Still believe he's a dictator: Biden after meeting Xi

Still believe he's a dictator: Biden after meeting Xi

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

United States President Joe Biden has once again called his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping a 'dictator', just hours after they met for the first time in more than a year and held candid and productive discussions to revive bilateral ties.

India closely watching Chinese warships in Pakistan drill

India closely watching Chinese warships in Pakistan drill

Rediff.com15 Nov 2023

China's PLA Navy has deployed a number of platforms including frontline warships and a submarine for the exercise from November 11 to 17.

Can We Fight China, Pakistan With What We Have?

Can We Fight China, Pakistan With What We Have?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

Everybody talks of China as the real threat, but we aren't even building a decisive capability against Pakistan, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

Pak jets pound Taliban strongholds in Waziristan

Pak jets pound Taliban strongholds in Waziristan

Rediff.com19 Jun 2009

Pakistani fighter jets pounded Taliban strongholds in the volatile South Waziristan tribal region on Friday as the death toll from the series of US drone attacks in the region rose to 13. The warplanes hit targets in preparation for a full scale military operation which Defence Minister Chaudhry Ahmed Mukhtar said would take off as soon as Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan chief Baitullah Mehsud was spotted.

IAF chief justifies govt decision to procure 36 Rafale jets

IAF chief justifies govt decision to procure 36 Rafale jets

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa said that no country in the world is facing the kind of grave threat that India is confronted with.

AWACS, jets and snipers to secure airspace for Olympics

AWACS, jets and snipers to secure airspace for Olympics

Rediff.com1 Mar 2012

As crowds gather to watch this year's Olympic opening ceremony in London, highly trained eyes on the ground and in the sky will be keeping tabs on every aircraft over the southeast of Britain.

When the German Air Force came to the rescue of a Jet Airways flight

When the German Air Force came to the rescue of a Jet Airways flight

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

A Jet Airways flight from Mumbai to London, with more than 300 people, triggered a major scare when it lost contact with the Air Traffic Control after getting intercepted by German fighter jets. The flight then had to be escorted by German Air Force fighter planes before it landed.

Israel attacks UN-run school in Gaza, killing at least 40

Israel attacks UN-run school in Gaza, killing at least 40

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

According to IDF, "Hamas and Islamic Jihad terrorists who belonged to the Nukhba Forces were operating in the compound."

Rafale jets will be inducted into Indian Air Force in 2 Years: Parrikar

Rafale jets will be inducted into Indian Air Force in 2 Years: Parrikar

Rediff.com11 Apr 2015

Rafale deal will bring relief to IAF: Parrikar

No need to ground MiG 29K jets: Russia to India

No need to ground MiG 29K jets: Russia to India

Rediff.com30 Jun 2011

Russia has informed India that the crash of a MiG 29K fighter jet, which was manufactured for the Indian Navy, was due to pilot error and there was no need for it to ground its planes in India.

Cancer-stricken boy fulfils dream of becoming a fighter pilot

Cancer-stricken boy fulfils dream of becoming a fighter pilot

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

For Chandan, Thursday is going to be a day he will never forget. On the occasion of his 14th birthday, he got a gift of a lifetime when he became an Indian Air Force fighter pilot for a day.

'Every Citizen On The Border Is A Soldier'

'Every Citizen On The Border Is A Soldier'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

'The greatness of India can be experienced by meeting Indians on the frontiers of India.' 'Every citizen on the border is a soldier'

No virtue like protecting nation: PM Modi on Rafales

No virtue like protecting nation: PM Modi on Rafales

Rediff.com29 Jul 2020

"Swagatam" (welcome), he said with the hash tag "RafaleInIndia".

IAF's Jaguar aircraft crashes in UP, pilot ejects

IAF's Jaguar aircraft crashes in UP, pilot ejects

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

The military aircraft crashed soon after taking off on a routine mission from Gorakhpur.

Major takeaways from Modi's maiden state visit to US

Major takeaways from Modi's maiden state visit to US

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Here are list of some of the big ticket announcements.

Top Hamas commander killed in Gaza airstrike: Israel Defence Forces

Top Hamas commander killed in Gaza airstrike: Israel Defence Forces

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

The Israel Air Force fighter jets under joint intelligence guidance with the Shin Bet, killed one of the senior members of the Hamas terrorist organisation, Iman Nofal, according to Israel Air Force.

MiG-21 phase-out plan on track, move not linked to accidents: Official

MiG-21 phase-out plan on track, move not linked to accidents: Official

Rediff.com8 May 2023

Three people were killed after the MiG-21 fighter aircraft crashed into a house in Hanumangarh in Rajasthan shortly after it took off for a routine training sortie from the Air Force Station at Suratgarh.

3 Rafale jets handed over to IAF by France: Govt

3 Rafale jets handed over to IAF by France: Govt

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

The first batch of four Rafale aircraft will arrive in India by May 2020.

Senior IAF officer dies in Jaguar crash in Gujarat

Senior IAF officer dies in Jaguar crash in Gujarat

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

A Court of Inquiry into the incident has been ordered.

Israeli tanks reach strategic intersection in Gaza City

Israeli tanks reach strategic intersection in Gaza City

Rediff.com30 Oct 2023

Gaza based channels reported spotting IDF tanks at the Netzer intersection in Gaza City, a strategic point deep inside the enclave.

Pak jets violate Indian air space, pushed back by IAF

Pak jets violate Indian air space, pushed back by IAF

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

Indian officials said Pakistani fighter jets on Wednesday violated Indian air space in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch and Nowshera sectors but were pushed back by Indian aircraft.

Aero India 2023: Stunning Aerobatics!

Aero India 2023: Stunning Aerobatics!

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

Glimpses from Day 1 at Aero India 2023, which Prime Minister N D Modi inaugurated in Bengaluru on Monday.

BrahMos Shows Its Missile Muscle

BrahMos Shows Its Missile Muscle

Rediff.com20 Apr 2022

Glimpses of the BrahMos missile being fired from the INS Delhi.

DGCA error forced Pak F-16s to intercept SpiceJet flight

DGCA error forced Pak F-16s to intercept SpiceJet flight

Rediff.com19 Oct 2019

The DGCA official who wrongly assigned the code of Antonov AN-32 -- an aircraft used by the IAF -- to the SpiceJet aircraft has been suspended, report Arindam Majumder and Aneesh Phadnis.

MiG 29K crashes over sea off Goa, pilot ejects safely

MiG 29K crashes over sea off Goa, pilot ejects safely

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

The aircraft was on a routine sortie over the sea off Goa.

'He Was Not An 'I' Man At All'

'He Was Not An 'I' Man At All'

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

'He was a practical person who ensured that he thought about the common man, animals, the fact that they have a life and they have to be respected.'

French jets destroy IS targets in Syria

French jets destroy IS targets in Syria

Rediff.com17 Nov 2015

The French armed forces conducted second air raid against Daesh (IS) in Raqqa in 24 hours.

India gives proof to US on Pak's use of F-16

India gives proof to US on Pak's use of F-16

Rediff.com5 Mar 2019

It said Pakistan does not have any other fighters capable of firing an AMRAAM missile.

Not worried about China selling jets to Pak: IAF

Not worried about China selling jets to Pak: IAF

Rediff.com13 Nov 2009

Unperturbed by reports about China selling 36 advanced fighter jets to Pakistan or its plans to launch an intelligence satellite, the Indian Air Force on Friday said there was 'nothing to worry' as Indian armed forces were capable of protecting the country's interest. "Do not worry and do not make people worry. Our country is strong enough. Our Army, Navy and Air Force are capable of looking after the interest of our country," IAF Chief P V Naik said.

INS Vikrant To Enhance Maritime Power

INS Vikrant To Enhance Maritime Power

Rediff.com29 Sep 2024

The resumption of two-carrier operations signals India's return to the elite clutch of navies that have the ship platforms and experience for operations that simultaneously involve more than one aircraft carrier.