Air Chief Browne to open Commanders` meet on Mar 8

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 6, 2013, 15:07

This will be the Air Chief`s first visit in this capacity to MC in Nagpur. The conference will be held at Vayusena Nagar here.

Scientific Adviser seeks to play down IAF Chief`s remarks

Last Updated: Friday, February 8, 2013, 16:12

Seeking to play down Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne`s unhappiness over delays in defence development projects VK Saraswat, Scientific Advisor to the Defence Minister on Thursday said it is a mere "perception of users".

Deal to procure Rafale combat aircrafts top priority: Browne

Last Updated: Thursday, February 7, 2013, 18:31

The IAF Chief said the contract negotiations for the deal were going on track and it was expected to be finalised by the middle of this year.

Abandoning soldier claim nonsense: IAF Chief

Last Updated: Thursday, February 7, 2013, 15:31

Air Chief Marshal NAK has dismissed as "nonsense" allegation that IAF personnel abandoned an injured policeman in a chopper.

`LCA Tejas likely to be ready for operational service by 2015`

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 5, 2013, 18:39

The much-delayed indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas aircraft is expected to be ready for induction into operational service by 2015, IAF chief Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne said on Tuesday.

IAF Chief Browne in Israel to deepen defence ties

Last Updated: Monday, January 21, 2013, 12:47

Chief of Air Staff NAK Browne was India`s first defence attache to Israel and is credited with setting up the defence wing at the Indian mission in 1997.

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.

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.

IAF to deploy helicopter squadron near Indo-Pak border

Last Updated: Sunday, January 6, 2013, 14:11

This may be seen as Indian Air Force strengthening its presence along the Pakistan border by deploying the squadron, comprising about 15 aircraft.

Will try to fine tune operational strategies: IAF chief

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 1, 2013, 19:40

IAF has planned two exercises early this year, Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne said on Tuesday.

Apache attack choppers to be with the IAF: Browne

Last Updated: Sunday, December 16, 2012, 13:28

Air Force Chief NAK Browne on Sunday said the soon-to-be-procured Apache choppers from the US would remain with it as it was an ongoing acquisition.

Japan’s Air Force Chief on a three-day visit to India

Last Updated: Monday, November 19, 2012, 19:37

Aiming to strengthen military ties, Japanese Chief of Air Self Defence Force General Haruhiko Kataoka on Monday embarked on a three-day visit to India.