IAF flew 625 tonnes of new notes after demonetisation: DhanoaFormer Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa has said that after demonetisation in 2016, the Indian Air Force (IAF) transported 625 tonnes of new cu...
05 Jan, 2020, 12.08 PM IST
Domination of air essential to win war: IAF Chief B S Dhanoa"Domination of air is essential to win a war and therefore the synergy between all the security forces is of paramount importance," the rel...
19 Sep, 2019, 11.33 PM IST
IAF's 17 Squadron to be resurrected Tuesday; to be first Rafale unitThe 'Golden Arrows' 17 Squadron was commanded by Air Chief Marshal Dhanoa during the Kargil war in 1999.
09 Sep, 2019, 10.03 PM IST
We salute grit, valour of those who defended India: President on Kargil Vijay DiwasPresident Ram Nath Kovind on Friday hailed the "grit and valour of those who defended India" on the 20th anniversary of India's triumph in ...
27 Jul, 2019, 07.23 AM IST
Balakot showed IAF's ability of precision bombing: IAF ChiefEarly this year, after the Pulwama terror attack that killed 40 CRPF personnel, the Air Force launched air strikes at a terror camp in Bala...
16 Jul, 2019, 11.13 PM IST
IAF Chief Dhanoa new chairman of chiefs of staff committeeThe Chiefs of Staff Committee comprises chiefs of the Army, the Navy and the Air Force and the senior most member is appointed its chairper...
29 May, 2019, 06.09 PM IST
Rafale is game changer, SC delivered fine judgment: IAF ChiefAir Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa said the planned procurement had already taken a long time and during this period India's neighbours have upgr...
20 Dec, 2018, 10.37 AM IST
Rafale deal a 'good package' and a game-changer: Air Force ChiefB 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".
03 Oct, 2018, 07.56 PM IST
Indian Air Force capable of striking nuke, other targets in Pakistan: IAF ChiefHe said the IAF has the capability to carry out "full spectrum" of offensive at a "short notice" to thwart any security challenge facing th...
14 Jul, 2018, 09.16 PM IST
IAF to start process to acquire single engine jets this month"The RFI for the single engine fighter is likely to be issued very soon," Dhanoa said addressing a press conference.
14 Jul, 2018, 02.34 PM IST
Arjan Singh was an icon, flying chief, philanthropist: IAF chief Marshal B S Dhanoa"IAF yesterday lost a legend and icon. When I was a young boy I was inspired by the then Chief of Air Force Arjan Singh." Air Chief Dhanoa ...
14 Jul, 2018, 12.48 PM IST
Very high-level vigil needed to ensure security of airbases: Air Force chief, B S DhanoaThe IAF has taken several steps to beef up the security of its bases after the January 2016 terror attack on the Pathankot airbase.
14 Jul, 2018, 10.07 AM IST
Airfields in Tibet lack military infrastructure for offensive operations: Air Chief Marshal B S DhanoaThe Air chief's remarks come against the backdrop of the recent Doklam stand-off with China which ended after both the countries disengaged...
14 Jul, 2018, 09.39 AM IST
IAF Chief BS Dhanoa on 4-day trip to France to boost defence tiesAir Chief Marshal Dhanoa will also take stock of progress in the supply of 36 Rafale fighter jets by French aviation major Dassault to the ...
13 Jul, 2018, 10.30 AM IST
Indian Air Force chief B S Dhanoa holds talks with French counterpartAir Chief Marshal Dhanoa and General Lanata deliberated on further enhancing cooperation between the two air forces, officials said.
05 Feb, 2018, 10.17 PM IST
Be ready for operations at very short notice: IAF chief asks officersThe reference to "our present holdings" in the letter is likely a shortfall in the number of fighter squadrons with the IAF.
20 May, 2017, 07.18 PM IST
Two IAF units to get President's StandardPranab Mukherjee will confer the prestigious Presidential Standard on 21 Squadron and 116 Helicopter Unit at a grand ceremony at Air Force ...
20 Feb, 2015, 06.25 PM IST