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Kargil: Mirage 2000, MiG-21s deployed under Op Safed Sagar turned tide of war in India's favour
Operation Safed Sagar utilized precision bombs, striking intruders at high altitudes. Mirage 2000 jets delivered a decisive blow, hastening enemy withdrawal from strategic heights. MiG-21s and MiG-27s also supported air operations during the Kargil conflict. Helicopters provided crucial casualty evacuation and transport aircraft supplied forward airfields. The IAF's role turned the tide of the war in India's favor.
We were ready to wipe out Pakistan's forward brigades after Balakot: Former Air Force chief BS Dhanoa
Dhanoa, who was the Indian Air Force chief when the aerial strikes took place in Pakistan, said that Indian military could not strike to secure Abhinandan's release but it could do it to put pressure on the Pakistan military.
Rafales will provide India major advantage in Tibet in case of aerial combat: Ex-IAF Chief B S Dhanoa
Five Rafale jets out of 36 arrived India last week at a time India is in the midst of a bitter border row with China in the high altitude eastern Ladakh region.
IAF flew 625 tonnes of new notes after demonetisation: Dhanoa
Former Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa has said that after demonetisation in 2016, the Indian Air Force (IAF) transported 625 tonnes of new currency notes to various parts of the country.
Govt rejected IAF proposal to strike Pakistan after 26/11: BS Dhanoa
Former IAF chief BS Dhanoa said on Friday the government had rejected a proposal of the air force to strike Pakistani terrorist camps after 26/11. “We knew where the terror camps were located in Pakistan and were ready. But it is a political decision whether to carry out a strike or not,’’ he said. Dhanoa was the air chief between December 31, 2016, and September 30, 2019.
India was ready to attack Pakistan Army posts after Balakot: Former IAF chief BS Dhanoa
"Since the PAF had targeted military installations on the 27th of February (a day after India struck the Jaish-e-Mohammed camp near Balakot), the Pakistan Army had now become a legitimate target and had their strikes been successful, we would have put a considerable weight of attack on their forward brigades,'' Dhanoa said.
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General Rawat to take charge of chairman of chiefs of staff committee on Friday
The Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC) comprises chiefs of the Army, the Navy and the Air Force and the senior most member is appointed its chairperson.
Pakistan always underestimated our national leadership: IAF chief
"You must remember that Pakistan has always underestimated our national leadership. Always. In the 1965 war, they underestimated Lal Bahadur Shastri. They never expected him to open up the front and go to Lahore," he said.
Abhinandan Varthaman flies MiG 21 jet with IAF Chief in Pathankot
The 30-minute sortie came nearly six months after Varthaman sustained injuries while ejecting from a MiG 21 Bison during an aerial combat between India and Pakistan on February 27.
Targeting pods, laser-guided bomb system for Mirage 2000 was done for Kargil war: IAF chief
All 13 air-warriors on board the transport aircraft died in the crash in a heavily forested mountainous area in Arunachal Pradesh this month.
Technology on India's side in Balakot operation: IAF chief
"In the Balakot operation, we had technology on our side, and we could launch precision stand of weapons with great accuracy. In the subsequent engagements, we came out better because we upgraded our MiG-21s, Bisons, and Mirage-2000 aircraft."
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.
We don’t count human casualties: IAF Chief BS Dhanoa
“We don’t count human casualties. We count what targets we have hit or not hit,” Dhanoa said.
Use common sense, PM Modi tells Opposition on Rafale his remarks
"I said if Rafale was acquired in time it would have made a difference (during the February 27 dogfight), but they say Modi is questioning our air force strike," he said, addressing a gathering here.
Wing Commander Abhinandan faced mental harassment in Pakistan: Sources
Indian officials said the statement was extracted under duress and had undermined Pakistan PM Imran Khan’s “peace gesture” of releasing him.
Chiefs of Air and Naval staffs to get Z-plus security
The decision was taken after a thorough review of the threat perception of IAF chief Air Marshal B S Dhanoa and chief of Naval staff Admiral Sunil Lanba
Rafale deal a 'good package' and a game-changer: Air Force Chief
B S Dhanoa said the S-400 air defence missile systems and the 36 Rafale jets will provide the Air Force with a much needed "booster".
Rafale to help counter shortfalls: BS Dhanoa, IAF Chief
Dhanoa said India needs to match force levels with her neighbours. According to him, Rafales and S-400 missile defence system is the government’s way of strengthening the IAF to counter its shortfalls.
Indian Air Force capable of striking nuke, other targets in Pakistan: IAF Chief
He said the IAF has the capability to carry out "full spectrum" of offensive at a "short notice" to thwart any security challenge facing the country.
Indian Air Force to showcase combat capability at Iron Fist-2016
Defence Attaches from various countries, except those of Pakistan and China, are scheduled to attend the event that will project India's deterrence power.
Marshal of the Indian Air Force Arjan Singh critically ill
In 1965, Marshal Arjan Singh led the Indian Air Force through the war with courage, determination and professional skill.
IAF chief Birender Singh Dhanoa flies single-seater MiG-21
The MiG-21 "Type-96" the almost 60-year-old "Tony" Dhanoa flew is the oldest version of the single-engine fighter still in service with the IAF.
Airfields in Tibet lack military infrastructure for offensive operations: Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa
The Air chief's remarks come against the backdrop of the recent Doklam stand-off with China which ended after both the countries disengaged troops following a prolonged face-off.
IAF Chief BS Dhanoa on 4-day trip to France to boost defence ties
Air Chief Marshal Dhanoa will also take stock of progress in the supply of 36 Rafale fighter jets by French aviation major Dassault to the IAF under a Euro 7.87 billion deal.
Chance of a two-pronged war is remote as bilateral ties with China are on upswing
IAF will have to deploy two Sukhois to tackle each F-16. IAF, of course, has already inducted over 200 of the 272 Sukhois contracted from Russia for $12 bn.
Nirmala Sitharaman, armed forces pay tributes to heroes of 1971 war
Vijay Diwas is commemorated on this day every year to mark India's victory over Pakistan in the war, which had led to the creation of Bangladesh.
IAF chief BS Dhanoa on 4-day trip to France to boost defence ties
Air Chief Marshal Dhanoa will also take stock of progress in the supply of 36 Rafale fighter jets by French aviation major Dassault to the IAF under a Euro 7.87 billion (approx Rs 59,000 crore) deal inked in September last year.
Indian Air Force chief B S Dhanoa holds talks with French counterpart
Air Chief Marshal Dhanoa and General Lanata deliberated on further enhancing cooperation between the two air forces, officials said.
Tendulkar holds special screening of ‘Sachin: A Billion Dreams’ for the Armed Forces
The movie was received with a standing ovation from everyone present.
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