IAF rejects `extravagant` HAL basic trainer aircraft project

Last Updated: Friday, October 4, 2013, 23:07

Pushing for the procurement of a foreign basic trainer aircraft for its rookie pilots, IAF on Friday, however, rejected a similar indigenous plane being developed by HAL saying public money cannot be wasted on such "extravagant" projects.

Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne pitches for common pay commission for armed forces

Last Updated: Friday, October 4, 2013, 22:36

Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne on Friday pitched for a common pay commission for armed forces and said it must have representation from their side.

IAF planning fighter plane base in Nyoma in Ladakh: NAK Browne

Last Updated: Friday, October 4, 2013, 17:12

As part of efforts to build up military infrastructure along the border with China, the IAF on Friday said it plans to develop a fighter aircraft base at Nyoma in Ladakh and is upgrading seven airfields for carrying out 24X7 operations in the northeast.

IAF Chief demands fair representation of forces in 7th Pay panel

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 25, 2013, 19:49

IAF Chief NAK Browne has demanded a fair representation of the armed forces in the 7th Pay Commission, announced today, against the backdrop of controversies over alleged anomalies in implementation of the last pay panel report.

IAF chief`s China visit likely only next year

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 3, 2013, 21:57

India is likely to send the Air Force Chief to China only next year, in effect meaning that the incumbent Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne would not be able to undertake the visit as was earlier proposed.

IAF Chief`s visit to China not called off: AK Antony

Last Updated: Monday, September 2, 2013, 14:29

Defence Minister A K Antony on Monday made it clear that the IAF Chief`s planned visit to China has not been called off amid indications that the schedule is now expected to be reworked.

Air Chief to inaugurate ISAM conference in B`lore

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 6, 2013, 12:18

The 53rd annual conference of Indian Society of Aerospace Medicine here will be inaugurated by Air Chief Marshal N A K Browne on August nine.

Browne discussed with US setting up Indian space, cyber commands

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 30, 2013, 14:04

India and US discussed a host of issues, including the security situation in South Asia, East China Sea and America`s help in developing two new commands - space and cyber, during a recent visit of Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne.

IAF chief discusses modernisation, regional engagement in US

Last Updated: Friday, July 26, 2013, 22:59

IAF chief Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne met General Martin Dempsey, Chairman of US Joint Chiefs of Staff at Pentagon and discussed regional and armed forces engagement alongwith military modernisation.

C-17 a major component of IAF modernisation drive: Browne

Last Updated: Tuesday, July 23, 2013, 13:21

Boeing C-17 globe master military transport aircraft, being inducted into IAF forms a major component of its modernisation effort, NAK Browne said.

IAF chief on US visit to strengthen security, defence ties

Last Updated: Sunday, July 21, 2013, 20:32

A wide range of bilateral issues on strengthening security and defence ties are expected to figure during IAF chief N A K Browne`s four-day visit to the United States beginning on Sunday.