No 'Rambo style ' offensive against Maoists, IAF saysOctober 8th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Indian Air Force (IAF) said Thursday that it was not contemplating a "Rambo style" offensive against the Maoists. Speaking on the sidelines of the Air Force Day parade, Air Chief Marshal P.V.
No decision yet on IAF plea to fire at Maoists: AntonyOctober 8th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Defence Minister A.K. Antony Thursday said no decision has been taken so far on the Indian Air Force (IAF)request to fire at the Maoists in self defence.
Antony says no decision on Air Force's request to fire on NaxalsOctober 8th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Defence Minister A K Antony said on Thursday that the Government has been taken no decision so far on the Indian Air Force's request to fire at Naxals in self defence while operating in Maoist-infested areas. The Indian Air Force is awaiting a nod from the Government to deploy Garuda commando units to defend its helicopters and men in Naxal-infested areas.
IAF seeks permission from Defence Ministry to fire at NaxalsOctober 1st, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Indian Air Force, has for the first time, sought permission from the Ministry of Defence to fire back at Naxals while undertaking rescue and relief operations in Naxal-infested areas. Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal P V Naik, today admitted that the Air Force is waiting for a go ahead from the Defence Ministry to fire back in areas dominated by Naxals, who have been described as India's biggest internal threat by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.
IAF eyes ambitious modernisation as it turns 77October 1st, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Indian Air Force (IAF), which will be completing 77 years next week, has planned an ambitious modernisation drive that will see a quantum jump in its force levels and capabilities. We will be completing 77 years of existence.
IAF seeks nod to fire against Maoists in self defenceOctober 1st, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Indian Air Force, which is involved in non-offensive roles in anti-Maoist operations, has sought permission from the defence ministry to fire in self-defence, IAF chief Air Chief Marshal P.V. Naik said Thursday.
China will not be able to repeat 1962 now: Air Force ChiefOctober 1st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Refusing to be drawn into a comparison between the armed forces of India and China, Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal P V Naik, today assured that it would not be possible for the Chinese to repeat 1962 at the moment. Air Chief Marshal Naik's comment assumes significance in the wake of Communist China exhibiting its military might during its 60th anniversary celebrations in Tianamen Square on Thursday, as also the adverse reaction to alleged Chinese incursions into Indian territory.
Repeat of 1962 India-China war not possible: IAF chiefOctober 1st, 2009 NEW DELHI - A repeat of the 1962 India-China war is not possible now as the Indian armed forces have enhanced their capability, Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal P.V. Naik said Thursday.
IAF fleet 'inadequate' compared to China: IAF chiefSeptember 23rd, 2009 GANDHINAGAR - The strength of the Indian Air Force (IAF) is "inadequate", Air Chief Marshal P.V. Naik said Wednesday.
Air Force Association Day celebratedSeptember 15th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The annual day of Air Force Association (AFA) was celebrated today at New Delhi. The function began with a wreath laying ceremony at Amar Jawan Jyoti.
Air Chief inaugurates Tele-Presence SystemSeptember 9th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Indian Air Force took another significant step in its quest for acquiring Network Centric Capabilities when Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal PV Naik inaugurated the 'Tele-Presence System' under the Air Force Network (AFNET) project today. This system facilitates lifelike experience between two distant sites for holding operational discussions that results in saving crucial time, fatigue and cost.
Chief of Air Staff releases coffee table book on UN MissionJuly 3rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal PV Naik here today released a coffee table book - 'Indian Aviation Contingent: An indelible odyssey in UN peace keeping', chronicling the activities of the IAF contingent in Democratic Republic of Congo. Complimenting the Contingent Commander Gp Captain Pankaj Jaiswal, Air Chief Marshal PV Naik said that their professional acumen and gentlemanly conduct has earned worldwide admiration.
Air Chief Marshal PV Naik takes over as new IAF chiefMay 31st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Air Chief Marshal Pradeep Vasant Naik assumed office as the new chief of the Indian Air Force (IAF) here on Sunday. He succeeds Air Chief Marshal Fali Homi Major.
Air Marshal Pradeep Naik to be next IAF chiefMarch 21st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Air Marshal Pradeep Naik will assume command of the Indian Air Force (IAF) May 31 when the present air chief, Air Chief Marshal Fali Homi Major, retires, it was announced here Friday. 'Air Marshal Naik will take over after the present chief retires from service on May 31,' the official announcement said.
Air Marshal P V Naik to be next Air Force chiefMarch 21st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Air Marshal Pradeep Vasant Naik presently the Vice Chief of Air Staff has been appointed as the chief of the Indian Air Force with effect from the afternoon of May 31, 2009. The present IAF chief, Air Chief Marshal Fali Homi Major retires from service on May 31, 2009.
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