US, India to sign $8 billion defence deals: envoy

US, India to sign $8 billion defence deals: envoy New Delhi: US companies are poised to sign defence deals totalling $8 billion with India, US Ambassador Nancy Powell said on Friday at her first public speech since arriving in New Delhi this month. Powell did not specify which companies she was talking about or when the deals would be signed, but embassy officials said she was referring to negotiations that include about a dozen Apache helicopters along with engines...
06:00 PM, Apr 27, 2012

Former Air Chief Lafontaine passes away

Former Air Chief Lafontaine passes away Hyderabad: Retired Air Chief Marshal Denis Anthony Lafontaine, who played a key role in Indo-Pak wars of 1965 and 1971, died of heart attack on Wednesday at his residence in Medak district of Andhra Pradesh. He was 82 and is survived by his wife and three daughters. Lafontaine served as Air Chief Marshal between 1985 and 1988. He was born in Chennai on September 17, 1929. His grandfathers as well...
06:53 PM, Apr 06, 2011

IAF objects to construction near Palam air base

IAF objects to construction near Palam air base New Delhi: Air Force has raised objection to construction of some multi-storey buildings, including hotels, near its Palam base here as these are seen as a security risk. As part of the Aero City project, at least 14 five-star hotels and other buildings are being constructed near the Indira Gandhi International Airport, which is too close to the Aviation Research Centre (ARC) of Research and Analysis Wing (R&AW), officials said....
06:37 PM, Feb 03, 2011

India's defence heads to discuss security capabilities

India's defence heads to discuss security capabilities The meet will focus primarily on security challenges faced by the nation. ...
10:43 PM, Jun 24, 2009

Pakistan to get Chinese airborne surveillance system

Pakistan to get Chinese airborne surveillance system Immediately after the Mumbai terror attacks, Pak's buys rouse suspicions. ...
09:30 AM, Dec 19, 2008

Pakistan air force put on alert: report

Pakistan air force put on alert: report The Pakistan navy was put on alert to watch Indian Navy movements. ...
08:44 PM, Dec 10, 2008

Armed forces pluck Bihar flood affected to safety

Armed forces pluck Bihar flood affected to safety With Army being roped into rescue, thousands are being pulled to safety. ...
10:51 PM, Sep 02, 2008
Watch: Kargil Anniversary Special

Watch: Kargil Anniversary Special

The lesser-known story of how the battle was won from air. ...
07:15 PM, Jul 30, 2007

Even after 8 years, Kargil continues to haunt

Even after 8 years, Kargil continues to haunt Ajay was captured by Pakistanis and shot dead. ...
12:45 AM, Jul 30, 2007

Army, IAF egos nearly cost Kargil

Army, IAF egos nearly cost Kargil Former Air Chief A Y Tipnis claims there was no coordination between the Air Force and the Army during Kargil war. ...
05:22 PM, Oct 08, 2006
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