Double boundary protection for Hindon Air Base

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 15:10

To enhance security around the Hindon Air Base, another boundary wall will be constructed along the existing one, a senior Air Force official said.

US F-15 jet crashes off Japan`s Okinawa

Last Updated: Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 14:01

The crashed fighter, along with other three F-15s, was on way to participate in training above Okinawa from the US Kadena airbase in the prefecture.

Antony inaugurates Sukhoi airbase in Thanjavur

Last Updated: Monday, May 27, 2013, 15:29

Strengthening India`s presence over the Indian Ocean, Defence Minister AK Antony Monday inaugurated the first fighter aircraft base here in southern India where the IAF is stationing its most lethal Su-30MKI combat aircraft.

Antony to inaugurate Su-30 squadron at air base

Last Updated: Sunday, May 26, 2013, 13:39

Defence Minister A K Antony will inaugurate an airbase to house squadron of IAFs lethal Su-30 MKI combat aircraft, making it the first fighter squadron in south India that will help maintain vigil over the Indian Ocean region.

South Africa suspends protocol officer over Guptagate

Last Updated: Thursday, May 2, 2013, 23:45

South Africa suspended its chief of state protocol Bruce Koloane following incident in which a private chartered plane bringing guests to wedding in Indian origin family landed at air force base.

Row over Indian origin family using S African military air base

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 1, 2013, 20:48

An aircraft, chartered by the prominent Gupta family - which has close ties to President Jacob Zuma - landed at the Waterkloof Air Base yesterday.

Rebels attempt to control 3 airbases in northern Syria

Last Updated: Monday, April 29, 2013, 15:44

Rebel fighters have massed in northern Syria in the hope of storming three military airports in the region, but the Syrian troops have succeeded so far in keeping them out, a pro-government newspaper reported.

Rebels attack sprawling air base in northern Syria

Last Updated: Saturday, April 27, 2013, 20:22

Syrian rebels attacked a sprawling military air base in the country`s northwest on Saturday, while in the south opposition forces assaulted a string of army checkpoints and positions, activists said.

Syria crisis: Rebels capture key military air base in Aleppo

Last Updated: Wednesday, February 13, 2013, 00:38

Syrian rebels gave another setback to President Bashar Assad`s government as they captured a military airport in Aleppo on Tuesday.

IAF Chief to visit Israel, upgradation of UAVs high on agenda

Last Updated: Sunday, January 20, 2013, 18:05

Upgrade of country`s fleet of UAVs and joint venture air defence system are high on agenda of IAF Chief Air Chief marshal NAK Browne who is on a four-day visit to Israel to strengthen defence ties.

Rebels overrun key Syria airbase

Last Updated: Friday, January 11, 2013, 15:53

Reports said on Friday that Syrian rebels have taken control of a strategic military airbase in the north-west of the war-torn country.

Browne inaugurates medium-lift helicopter complex

Last Updated: Monday, January 7, 2013, 12:15

IAF Chief Air Marshal NAK Browne Monday inaugurated the medium-lift helicopter complex for the new squadron of its latest Mi-17 V5 helicopters at Phalodi airbase near the Indo-Pak border here.