Indian Air Force News & Discussions

[Hindustani78]

Ministry of Defence
19-September, 2015 16:21 IST
Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee and Chief of the Air Staff Addresses Naval War College

Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha, Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee(COSC) and Chief of Air Staff (CAS) today delivered his address to the top brass of the three services as well as the civilian officers of the Government of India at the Naval War College, Goa. Talking on Transformation of the IAF-Challenges and Opportunities, ACM Raha brought out that Aerospace power being the youngest by virtue of a mere 110 years of existence also had the unique advantage of freedom from surface friction inherent in Land and Sea operations. Stressing on the primacy of aerospace power, he also said that it would also remain the primary instrument of choice in most operational contingencies and thereby affect the outcome in war and peace.

ACM Raha stated that for India to have a greater strategic footprint in the existing world order, the requirement of aerial platforms for enhanced air mobility, heavy lift, Airborne early warning and in-flight refueling were considered inescapable. These platforms would also have enhanced relevance in the future threat environment.

In conclusion, he said it was imperative that procurement of strategic assets be made a continuous and long term endeavour, based on judicious allotment of funds combined with visionary planning and commitment of national resources, involving all the stake holders.

 

[Hindustani78]

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha presenting a memento to the team leader of Ultra Marathon running team, during the carnival ‘Indradhanush’, commemorating 50 years of 1965 war, at Rajpath, in New Delhi on September 20, 2015.

Ministry of Defence
21-September, 2015 17:17 IST
The Chief of the AIR Staff Inaugurates EMI-EMC Testing and Near Field Test Range (NFTR) at Bharat Electronics Limited, Ghaziabad

Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee (COSC) and Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha inaugurated the Electro-Magnetic Interference (EMI) – Electro-Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) test facility and Near Field Test Range (NFTR) at Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), Ghaziabad today. The Air Chief was given a brief presentation about BEL which was followed by an address by Mr. SK Sharma, Chairman & Managing Director of Bharat Electronics Limited.

Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) was established in Bangalore in 1954 under the Ministry of Defence (MoD) which manufactures a wide array of products in the areas of Radars, Electronic warfare Systems, Military Communication Systems, Weapon Systems, C4I Systems, Shelters, Electro Optics etc. BEL (Ghaziabad) specializes in design, development, manufacturing and production of Ground Radars, Antenna systems and Command & Control Systems.

The setting up of these state of the art testing facilities is a part of the transformation process of BEL into a major R&D and manufacturing centre of excellence in the critical field of electronic systems in the country for the armed forces. This will give fillip in developing and manufacturing products of superior performance and reliability with capability to operate in dense electro magnetic environment in the battlefield. This event was followed by a visit to the key facilities, where Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha was updated on the ongoing projects.

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha unveiling the plaque to inaugurate the Near Field Antenna Test Range-II, at BEL, Ghaziabad September 21, 2015. The CMD of BEL, Mr. S.K. Sharma is also seen.

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha addressing at the inauguration of the EMI-EMC testing facility and a Near Field Antenna Test Range-II, at BEL, Ghaziabad September 21, 2015. The CMD of BEL, Mr. S.K. Sharma and other dignitaries are also seen.

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha being briefed about the various projects, by the CMD of BEL, Mr. S.K. Sharma, at BEL, Ghaziabad September 21, 2015.

 

[Ind4Ever]

Breaking News !!! Govt clears multi-billion dollar deal for military helicopters

The BEAST IS ON ITS WAY !!!

 

[Hindustani78]

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha presenting the trophy to the winning team of the Air Force Quiz competition organised for air warriors across the Air Force as part of Air Force Day Celpebrations-2015, in New Delhi on September 24, 2015. Mr. Rajiv Makhni, Managing Editor Technology with NDTV is also seen.

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha with the participants during the Air Force quiz competition organised for air warriors across the Air Force as part of Air Force Day Celpebrations-2015, in New Delhi on September 24, 2015.

 

[Hindustani78]

High-rises around Yelahanka Air Force Station a cause of concern - The Hindu
Updated: September 24, 2015 05:31 IST

The town planning rules clearly state that for construction of high-rises within the 20-km radius of an airport, a no-objection certificate has to be obtained from the air base authorities and the Ministry of Defence.— Photo: Sudhakara Jain

Cranes are perched atop buildings and they pose a problem’
After birds, it is that high-rises coming up around Ballari Road that are posing problems for pilots at the Yelahanka Air Force Station, the only Air Force base in Bengaluru.

Speaking to presspersons here on Wednesday, Yelahanka Air Force Station’s Chief Operations Officer Amit Pushkar said that the bird menace – which had peaked due to the improper facilities at Mavallipura dumpyard – had reduced. However, numerous high-rises had popped up in the area.

“At least five cranes are perched atop buildings and pose a hindrance to landing aircraft,” he said. Despite town planning rules specifying high-rises within 20-km radius of the airfield need a No Objection Certificate from the Ministry of Defence and air base authorities, there have been violations, said Mr. Pushkar.

Air Commodore S.C. Gulati, Air Officer Commanding of the AFS, said meetings have been held with the Bangalore Development Authority and the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike on the issue.

However, the Bengaluru Development Authority said that it could not take action in this case as it was not within the scope of the authority. “Plan approvals are given by BBMP and it is not our jurisdiction,” said P.N. Naik, Member Engineer, BDA.

Mayor B.N. Manjunath Reddy said that the approvals were given only after the Air Force authorities gave their nod.

To avoid such issues from cropping up, the town planning rules clearly state that for construction of high-rises in the 20-km radius of an airport, a no-objection certificate has to be obtained. “Before we go for plan sanction, the NOC has to be issued. Every airport has a tunnel path which can have no obstacles and as long as this tunnel path is not blocked, there should be no issue,” said Suresh Hari, General Secretary, CREDAI-Bengaluru.

 

[Hindustani78]

Sky divers of Indian Air Force ‘Akash Ganga’ team showing their skills during a rehearsal for Air Fest 2015 at Air force headquarters, Vayusena Nagar in Nagpur on Saturday. PTI Photo.

Indian Air Force (IAF) troopers perform during a rehearsal ahead of Air Force Day at Air force headquarters, Vasusena Nagar in Nagpur on Saturday. PTI Photo.

 

[Agent_47]

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

Ladakh, Aksi Chin area.

Su-30 MKI is a very long range fighter.A MKI stationed in Gujarat can cover Ladakh and Aksi Chin comfortably.
Hope i have answered the question.

i have a question but don,t know where to ask? i decided to ask that question on this thread.
since indian air force operat mig-29 and su-30 both, i want to know which jet operational cost is less. i mean userfriendly, fuel eficincy, less maintanance cost, less accident etc..............?

We don't know the exact numbers. Both have reported problem with unavailability of spairs .
Considering MKI is bigger and have maintenance intensive high output engines it could be more costlier to operate.

 

[ice_man]

Su-30 MKI is a very long range fighter.A MKI stationed in Gujarat can cover Ladakh and Aksi Chin comfortably.
Hope i have answered the question.

yes it can. However, for a quick reaction if their is airspace violation in let's say Laddakh india needs to base them close to the chinese border don't you think??

 

[Hindustani78]

Indian Air Force’s Sarang helicopters perform during the 83rd Anniversary celebration of Indian Air Force at the ‘Air Fest-2015’ in Nagpur.

 

[SRP]

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[Hindustani78]

Ministry of Defence
29-September, 2015 17:32 IST
83 Air Force Day: Air Display

The Indian Air Force proudly celebrates its 83 anniversary on 08 Oct 2015. A scintillating air display by various aircraft will be the hallmark of the Air Force Day Parade cum Investiture Ceremony at Air Force Station Hindan (Ghaziabad). Rehearsals for the air display will commence from 01st October 2015 (Thursday). Area over which aircraft will be flying at low levels are Wazirpur bridge – Karwalnagar – Afjalpur - Hindan, Shamili – Jiwana – Chandinagar – Hindan, Hapur – Philkua – Ghaziabad – Hindan.

BIRDS POSE A VERY SERIOUS THREAT TO FLYING AIR CRAFT, SPECIALLY AT LOW LEVELS. EATABLES THROWN OUT IN THE OPEN ATTRACT BIRDS. TO ENSURE SAFETY OF THE AIRCRAFT, PILOTS AND PEOPLE ON GROUND, THE INDIAN AIR FORCE REQUESTS ALL CITIZENS OF DELHI, GHAZIABAD AND ITS NEGHBOURHOOD NOT TO THROW EATABLES AND GARBAGE IN OPEN. ALSO, IF THEY FIND ANY CARCASSES/DEAD ANIMALS LYING OUT IN OPEN, THEY MUST REPORT TO THE NEAREST AIR FORCE UNIT/POLICE STATION TO ARRANGE FOR ITS DISPOSAL. ALSO PLEASE CALL/SMS TO OFFICER INCHARGE BIRD HAZARD COMBAT TEAM (BHCT) ON CELL NO. 9654396604

The air display will commence with flag bearing sky divers of famous AKASH GANGA Team dropping out AN-32 aircraft in their colourful canopies.

The commencement of Air Force Day Parade will be marked by fly past of “ENSIGN” formation comprising of three Mi-17 V5 helicopters in VIC formation trooping the Air Force Ensign CHAKRA formation comprising of three Mi-35 in VIC formation would follow. This will be followed by HERCULES formation comprising of three C-130J aircraft in VIC formation.

The fighter fly past will be led by three JAGUAR in VIC formation, closely followed by three BISON in VIC formation, followed by SU-30 aircraft. Vintage TIGERMOTH and HARVARD fly past at low level. This will be followed by fly past of one C-17 aircraft flanked by two SU-30 aircraft. The new SKAT Aerobatic display team comprising of four HAWK aircraft will make its maiden appearance on the Air Force Day Parade.

This would be followed by aerobatic display by a PILATUS once again making its debut. SARANG Helicopter display team will perform their famous Air Display as grand finale to the Air Force Day Parade 2015.

FOR DETAILS PLEASE VISIT: www.INDIANAIRFORCE.COM/AFDP2015

Note: Kindly publish message in the box to help ensure a ‘safe’ FLYING ENVIRONMENT.

 

[Hindustani78]

The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha interacting with Air Force Civilians, as part of the Air Force Day Celebrations-15, in New Delhi on September 29, 2015.

 

[Abingdonboy]

The new SKAT Aerobatic display team comprising of four HAWK aircraft will make its maiden appearance on the Air Force Day Parade.

Looking forward to this most of all, it has been al too long since SKAT last performed. Hopefully we will see them back up to full strength (comprising 21 a/c to sustain a 9-ship display) flying their iconic diamond formation soon.

 

[SRP]

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[Hindustani78]

The Sukhoi Su-30MKI, a twinjet Multirole Air superiority fighter lands after a sortie at the forward base in the Western sector recently. PTI Photo.