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By IANS | 12 Aug, 2015, 08.00PM IST
IAF chief Arup Raha reviews security scenario in Northeast - The Economic Times

SHILLONG: Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha on Wednesday reviewed the security scenario in the northeast with commanders from the Eastern Air Command.

Raha, who is here on a two-day visit, inaugurated the commanders conference at the command headquarters here in Meghalaya.

The conference is being hosted by Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief Eastern Air Command Air Marshal S.B. Deo.

"The chief of the air staff updated the commanders on the security scenario with special reference to the implications in the northeastern region," Defence Ministry spokesman Amit Mahajan said.

"He also stressed on the importance of leadership, team building and discipline which were pivotal in pursuit of achieving the operational goals," Mahajan said.

During the conference, the air chief marshal awarded trophies to the commanders for achieving excellence in operations, maintenance and administration.

Air Force Station Chabua was awarded the 'Pride of EAC' Trophy, for standing first in overall performance and Digaru was awarded the 'Best Non-Flying Station'.

On his arrival, the IAF chief, who was accompanied by his wife Lily Raha, the president of the Air force Wives Welfare Association, was received by Air Marshal Deo and other senior officers at the advanced landing ground in upper Shillong.

The Air Warriors presented a ceremonial guard of honour to the air chief.

 

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What happen to Rafel deal ?

 

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What happen to Rafel deal ?

As arabic say, dogs bark, but the caravan pass...

 

[Stephen Cohen]

As arabic say, dogs bark, but the caravan pass...

So Sir we can still hope for it by say; Christmas

 

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A Sukhoi Su-30MKI of the Indian Air Force takes off on another fun mission hauling the Rafael lightening strike pod underneath. Photo: Kedar Karmarkar

 

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AIRFORCES Monthly

 

[1 naga warrior]

We need 3 squadrons of f16 and 2 squadrons of f35 for navy right now to support the dwindling squadrons .
For the airforce 3 squadrons of f16 supplemented by 5squadron of tejas mk2 will cover the single engine requirements till 2025 Then we need 2 squadron pakfa off the shelf till the fgfa comes in production.it will be 2 squadron pakfa and 5 squadrons fgfa which can b increased later.
Airforce 2030
1. 3 squadron f16 +2 follow on squadron
2. 5 squadron tejas mk2+ 5 follow on improved versions say tejas mk3
3. 12 squadrons of super sukhois.
4. 2 squadron pakfa+ 7 squadron fgfa
5. 3 squadron mirage2000
6. 3 squadron mig29 upg
7. 2 squadron rafale+ 3 squadron follow on
For traininin we should use
Basic- pilatus
Advanced-Hawk
LIFT+light fighter - tejas mk1 ioc2 standard.no need of intermediate jet trainer.
All the tejas mk1 foc standard fighters should be stationed in andaman and nicover for area defence which tejas can cover easily with its range.
After 2035 we should concentrate mainly on fgfa+amca+f35+tejasmk3+rafales+supersukhois and f16 retiring mirage and mig 29.no further orders from abroad.till Then we will have greater capabilities in aerospace from the tots of f16 rafale and fgfa and amca.

Indian naval air arm
1 .2 squadron f 35 for carrier operations+ 2 squadron for andaman nicover Based marines
2. 3 squadron mig29k
3. 3 squadron tejas
4. May b 2 squadron rafale m or f18+ 1 for andaman.
For training it will b same like iaf.

Andaman command and new marine regiment will get 2 squadron tejas +1 sqdron mig29+1 squadron rafale or f18. 2 squadron f35 vtol for marines

 

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Ministry of Defence
24-August, 2015 13:20 IST
Indian Air Force (IAF) MiG-21 Bison Aircraft Crashes
One MiG-21 (Bison) aircraft of IAF crashed at Budgam in J&K at 1100 hrs, today. The pilot got airborne from Srinagar Air Base on a routine training sortie and ejected. A Court of Inquiry (CoI) has been ordered to investigate into the cause of the accident.

 

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IAF recruitment rally from Sept. 8 - The Hindu

Air Force Wing Commander D.K. Chowdhary releasing the IAF Recruitment Rally poster at Sangareddy in Medak district on Monday.-PHOTO: Mohd Arif

The Indian Air Force (IAF) will hold Airmen recruitment rally at the district head quarters for candidates aspiring from all Telangana districts. This will be held at the Police Training Institute near Superintendent of Police office. The recruitment is for two posts Education Instructor (Group X) and IAF (Security – Group Y). There is no limit on the personnel to be recruited and rally would be held from September 8 to September 14.

On September 8 there will be written test, adaptability test (AT) and physical fitness test (PFT) w for Group X from the State followed by interview of candidates on September 9 for those who passed written test, AT and PFT.

On September 10, written test, AT and PFT of 2.4 km run, push-ups, sit-ups and squats for Group Y for candidates from Adilabad, Nizamabad, Medak, Karimnagar and Warangal followed by PFT of 5 km run and interview of candidates on the next day

On September 12, written test, AT and PFT of 2.4 km run, push-ups, sit-ups and squats for Group Y for candidates from Hyderabad, Ranga Reddy, Mahabubnagar, Nalgonda and Khammam districts. This would be followed by PFT of 5 km run and interview of candidates on the next day. Disclosing these details at a press conference here on Monday, Air Force Wing Commander D.K. Chowdhary and DRO Dayanand said that pre-screening test would be held on August 26 an 27 at Ambedkar Stadium. Mr Dayanand said the district administration has been planning to impart required training for the candidates from the district and they would be provided with accommodation while they have to make their own arrangements for food.

The officials have also released poster in this regard to campaign the recruitment rally.

 

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Ministry of Defence
29-August, 2015 13:35 IST
Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha Delivers a Lecture at the 55th Conference of the Indian Society of Aerospace Medicine (ISAM) Aat Bengaluru

Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha, Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC) and Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) has proceeded on a visit to Bengaluru, today.

Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha delivered an inaugural address on the occasion of Air Marshal Subroto Memorial Oration organised at Institute of Aeronautical Medicines (IAM). In his address, the Air Chief highlighted the important components of IAF transformation in ‘HR development’. Earlier the Air Chief had addressed this forum on technological advances and the role of aero space medicines specialists in enhancing operational efficiency and flight safety. He found it heartening to know the field trials on various counter measures are under way and active work is being undertaken to find out objective methods of detecting and combating fatigue.

Since this year’s theme is on Women in Aviation, Air Chief Marshal Raha said “women have already made significant contribution across the aerospace spectrum be it commercial, military or space related. Women aviators like Kalpana Chawla, Sunita William have left their mark in the history of aviation and are an inspiration to many. Going back in history he said – Flight Cadet Harita Kaur Deol was the country’s first women military pilot to do a solo. History was made then and it was a momentous occasion for women of India and the Indian Air Force. Ever since then we have come to a long way and today we have over 1500 women officers in the IAF and nearly 100 women pilots in the helicopter and transport fleet. They have flown IL-76, Mi-8 and one of them is a member of Sarang Aerobatic Team. All the other branches are closely associated with flying. All these officers have served the IAF with courage, professionalism, pride and enthusiasm that has made them very valuable members of ‘Team IAF’. In his concluding address to the distinguished audience of professionals from the field of medicine and aviation. He said that IAF’s mission is to build a modern, flexible and credible aerospace power with full spectrum capability to safeguard our national interest.

 

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Air Marshal S.S. Soman being given traditional send off by the Commanders and staff of Western Air Command, in New Delhi on August 31, 2015.

 

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How Many squadrons of Su-30s of india are in the north to counter the Chinese?

Ladakh, Aksi Chin area.