Indian Air Force Day Celebration: In A First, Woman Officer to Lead IAF Day Parade
1 year, 2 months ago

Indian Air Force Day Celebration: In A First, Woman Officer to Lead IAF Day Parade

News 18  

In a milestone for the Indian defence forces, a woman officer will lead the Indian Air Force parade today at Bamrauli Air Force Station in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh. To mark the 91st anniversary of the service, Group Captain Shaliza Dhami will command the Air Force Day parade, for the first time. Watch it LIVE here on 08 Oct 23 from 0815 am onwards.#91stAnniversary pic.twitter.com/XlRCAp22F6 — Indian Air Force October 6, 2023 IAF spokesperson Wing Commander Ashish Moghe said, that the Force will have an all-women contingent parade along with newly inducted Agniveer Vayu. This year’s Air Force Day parade will also include a flight of Garud commandos for the first time.

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Chief of Air Staff to Review Parade at Dundigal AFA on Dec. 14
1 week, 6 days ago

Chief of Air Staff to Review Parade at Dundigal AFA on Dec. 14

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad:The Indian Air Force is set to commission its first batch of weapon systems branch officers, a landmark moment in its history, at the Combined Graduation Parade scheduled for December 14 at the Air Force Academy, Dundigal, Hyderabad. The event will see the conferral of the ‘President’s Commission’ upon graduating cadets, along with the presentation of ‘Wings’ and ‘Brevets’ to …

Chennai Air Show 2024: IAF Performs Full Dress Rehearsal Ahead Of 92nd Air Force Day Celebrations — Video
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Chennai Air Show 2024: IAF Performs Full Dress Rehearsal Ahead Of 92nd Air Force Day Celebrations — Video

ABP News  

Chennai Air Show 2024: The Indian Air Force is set to commemorate its 92nd Air Force Day on October 8, 2024, with a grand celebration in Chennai, showcasing the nation's air defense prowess. Preparations for the celebration are well underway, with a full dress rehearsal currently being conducted ahead of a spectacular airshow on October 6 at Marina Beach. VIDEO …

R-Day Parade 2024: IAF Rehearses Historic 'Tangail' Formation With 46 Aircraft — WATCH
11 months ago

R-Day Parade 2024: IAF Rehearses Historic 'Tangail' Formation With 46 Aircraft — WATCH

ABP News  

A total of 46 Indian Air Force aircraft, comprising 29 fighter aircraft, 7 transport aircraft, 9 helicopters, and one heritage aircraft, are poised to participate in this year's Republic Day flypast. The parade commander would be Delhi Area Commander Lt General Bhavnish Kumar: Major General Sumit Mehta pic.twitter.com/0DTsUT39De — ANI January 23, 2024 The Indian Air Force flypast, comprising 51 …

Republic Day parade to be women-centric, showcasing India as ‘mother of democracy’
11 months ago

Republic Day parade to be women-centric, showcasing India as ‘mother of democracy’

The Hindu  

The country’s cultural heritage and diversity will take centre stage at this year’s Republic Day parade on January 26, showcasing India as the ‘mother of democracy’ and will also be women-centric. “The main themes of this year’s parade is ‘Viksit Bharat’ and ‘Bharat — Loktantra ki Matruka’ and around 13,000 special guests pan India have been invited to witness the …

Squadron Leader Rashmi Thakur to Lead IAF's R-Day Contingent
11 months ago

Squadron Leader Rashmi Thakur to Lead IAF's R-Day Contingent

News 18  

Squadron Leader Rashmi Thakur will lead the Indian Air Force’s marching contingent at the Republic Day parade on January 26 at the Kartavya Path here. The IAF marching contingent will be led by Thakur with Squadron Leader Sumita Yadav, Squadron Leader Pratiti Ahluwalia and Flight Lieutenant Kirti Rohil as supernumerary officers, they said. In addition to the IAF marching contingent, …

Republic Day: Indian Army to showcase ‘Made-in-India’ weapon system, platforms in parade | Check list
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Republic Day: Indian Army to showcase ‘Made-in-India’ weapon system, platforms in parade | Check list

India TV News  

The Indian Army will showcase the ‘Made-in-India’ weapon systems and platforms in the upcoming Republic Day parade in the national capital, and LCH Prachand chopper, Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launchers and Nag anti-tank missiles will be the main attraction of this year’s celebration. The weapon systems would also include the T-90 tank, BMP-2 infantry combat vehicle, c, Drone jammers, Advanced Sarvatra …

Air Force Day Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari Speech We Must Reform Or Become Relic India new ensign
1 year, 2 months ago

Air Force Day Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari Speech We Must Reform Or Become Relic India new ensign

ABP News  

Bamrauli Air Base: Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, the Indian Air Force chief, Sunday stressed the need to “remain relevant” with changing geopolitical dynamics, and urged the force to reform and not turn into a relic. Addressing the air warriors on the occasion of the Air Force Day, the Air Chief said, the IAF must become one of the best …

Woman officer to lead IAF Day parade for the first time today
1 year, 2 months ago

Woman officer to lead IAF Day parade for the first time today

Hindustan Times  

A woman officer, Group Captain Shaliza Dhami, will on Sunday command the Indian Air Force Day parade for the first time at air force station Bamrauli in Prayagraj to mark the service’s 91st anniversary, officials aware of the matter said. Group Captain Shaliza Dhami A helicopter pilot, Dhami was also the first woman to assume command of a frontline IAF …

Bastille Day Parade: ‘Sare Jahan Se Accha’ echoes as Indian contingent marches in Paris
1 year, 5 months ago

Bastille Day Parade: ‘Sare Jahan Se Accha’ echoes as Indian contingent marches in Paris

Hindustan Times  

The Indian military contingent marched to the beats of ‘Sare Jahan Se Accha’ even as a compliment of Rafale fighters of the Indian Air Force participated in a flypast over the Champs-Elysees at the Bastille Day Parade. The Punjab Regiment led the march and was followed by the Indian Navy and then the Air Force as the left their mark …

Group Captain Shaliza Dhami becomes first woman to command combat unit in IAF
1 year, 9 months ago

Group Captain Shaliza Dhami becomes first woman to command combat unit in IAF

Hindustan Times  

A woman officer of the Indian Air Force is set to take charge of a frontline combat unit for the first time, with the IAF selecting Group Captain Shaliza Dhami, a helicopter pilot, to take over the command of a missile squadron in the western sector, IAF officials said on Tuesday. Dhami is also the air force’s first woman qualified …

Watch | Top 10 highlights of Republic Day Parade 2023
1 year, 10 months ago

Watch | Top 10 highlights of Republic Day Parade 2023

The Hindu  

Lt Commander Disha Amrith, a woman naval air operations official, led the Indian Navy’s contingent of 144 young sailors and its tableau showcased the ‘Nari Shakti’ in force. A total of 23 tableaux— 17 from States and Union Territories and six from various Ministries and departments depicting India’s vibrant cultural heritage, and economic and social progress were a part of …

Made-in-India weapons, ‘nari shakti’ dominate Republic Day parade | 10 facts
1 year, 10 months ago

Made-in-India weapons, ‘nari shakti’ dominate Republic Day parade | 10 facts

Hindustan Times  

India witnessed a spectacular presentation of discipline and grit as armed forced contingents and other personnel marched on the Kartavya Path, the revamped ceremonial boulevard from the British period once known as the Rajpath, on the 74th Republic Day on Thursday. Glimpses of the flypast during the Republic Day Parade 2023 at Kartavya Path in New Delhi. The parade began …

Indigenous equipment set to be in focus at Republic Day parade
1 year, 11 months ago

Indigenous equipment set to be in focus at Republic Day parade

Hindustan Times  

All army equipment to be showcased during the 74th Republic Day parade on Kartavya Path will be indigenous, reflecting the country’s focus on boosting atmanirbharta in the defence manufacturing sector, said Major General Bhavnish Kumar, Chief of Staff, HQs Delhi Area, who will be the second-in-command of the parade. Egyptian contingent at full dress rehearsal The military gear that will …

Women personnel to be part of camel contingent at Republic Day Parade
1 year, 11 months ago

Women personnel to be part of camel contingent at Republic Day Parade

The Hindu  

In a first, women personnel will be part of the Border Security Force camel contingent at the Republic Day Parade this year. Also, the ceremonial 21-gun salute during the parade will be given using 105 mm Indian Field Guns which will replace the vintage British 25 mm Pounder guns. Since Independence, the ceremonial 21-gun salute has been accorded by seven …

Republic Day 2023: Women officers to lead missile contingent, ride motorcycles
1 year, 11 months ago

Republic Day 2023: Women officers to lead missile contingent, ride motorcycles

Hindustan Times  

This Republic Day, women officers of the Indian Army will showcase their prowess in the parade. Lieutenant Chetana Sharma will be leading the made-in-India Akash surface-to-air missile system at the parade, while lieutenant Dimple Bhati from the Corps of Signals will be a part of the Indian Army’s Daredevils motorcycle team, reported news agency ANI. Republic Day 2023: Woman officer, …

Indian Army Day 2023 | Here’s why it is celebrated on January 15 every year
1 year, 11 months ago

Indian Army Day 2023 | Here’s why it is celebrated on January 15 every year

The Hindu  

India celebrates Army Day on January 15 every year to commemorate the achievements of the first Indian Commander in Chief of the Indian Army — General K.M. Until last year, the main Army Day parade was held at the Cariappa Parade ground in Delhi where Service Chiefs paid homage to the Indian Army. The Army Day Parade showcases the evolution …

75th Army Day to be celebrated on January 15
1 year, 11 months ago

75th Army Day to be celebrated on January 15

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The Indian Army will celebrate its 75th Army Day in Bengaluru on January 15, marking the first time the event will be held outside Delhi, as part of the Centre’s initiative to spread out events to different parts of the country. The Army Day parade this year will witness eight marching contingents, including a horse-mounted cavalry one from the …

In a first, Army Day parade to be held in Bengaluru on January 15 next year
2 years, 2 months ago

In a first, Army Day parade to be held in Bengaluru on January 15 next year

Hindustan Times  

The Army Day Parade next year will be held in Bengaluru as part of initiatives to hold major events outside the national capital region. Army Day is held on January 15 every year to mark the taking over of first Indian officer as Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army on this day in 1949. This would be the first time ever …

Army Day parade to be held in Bengaluru on January 15 next year
2 years, 2 months ago

Army Day parade to be held in Bengaluru on January 15 next year

India TV News  

The Indian Army Day Parade will be held in Bengaluru next year. The parade is held every year on January 15, Indian Army Parade Officials said. Army Day is observed annually to mark Field Marshall K M Cariappa taking over as the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army, replacing his British predecessor on January 15, 1949. The Army Day …

Air Force Day: Surya Kiran, Sarang Aerobatic Teams Dazzle Chandigarh Skies, Rafale Flies in 'Vertical Charlie' Formation
2 years, 2 months ago

Air Force Day: Surya Kiran, Sarang Aerobatic Teams Dazzle Chandigarh Skies, Rafale Flies in 'Vertical Charlie' Formation

News 18  

President Droupadi Murmu and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attended the Air Force Day fly-past at the Sukhna Lake complex, Chandigarh. It is for the first time that the IAF has decided to hold its annual Air Force Day parade and fly-past outside the Delhi-NCR. Nearly 80 military aircraft and helicopters will participate later in the day in an Air Force …

Indian Air Force Day 2022: History, Significance, Wishes, Quotes, Facebook and WhatsApp Status to Share on 90th IAF Day
2 years, 2 months ago

Indian Air Force Day 2022: History, Significance, Wishes, Quotes, Facebook and WhatsApp Status to Share on 90th IAF Day

News 18  

INDIAN AIR FORCE DAY 2022: Indian Air Force Day is observed on October 8. Indian Air Force Day: Wishes and Greetings “No real change in history has ever been achieved by discussions”— Subhas Chandra Bose “I regret I have but one life to give for my country”— Prem Ramachandran “Some goals are so worthy, it’s glorious even to fail”— Capt …

Indian Army decides to hold next year’s Army Day parade in Southern Command area
2 years, 3 months ago

Indian Army decides to hold next year’s Army Day parade in Southern Command area

Live Mint  

Parade, the word evokes emotion in every Indian. The parade is an important element of Army Day celebrations on 15 January and this year the Indian Army has decided to shift the location of the Army Day Parade from the national capital to an area in southern command. India will celebrate its 75th Army Day in 2023, it was a …

Republic Day parade 2022: India's first woman Rafale pilot Shivangi Singh part of Air Force tableau
2 years, 10 months ago

Republic Day parade 2022: India's first woman Rafale pilot Shivangi Singh part of Air Force tableau

Firstpost  

Shivangi Singh, who is from Varanasi, joined the IAF in 2017 and was commissioned in the IAF’s second batch of women fighter pilots. She is only the second woman fighter jet pilot to be part of the IAF tableau New Delhi: The country’s first woman Rafale fighter jet pilot Shivangi Singh was part of the Indian Air Force tableau at …

R-Day parade: India\'s first woman Rafale fighter jet pilot part of IAF tableau
2 years, 10 months ago

R-Day parade: India\'s first woman Rafale fighter jet pilot part of IAF tableau

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The country's first woman Rafale fighter jet pilot Shivangi Singh was part of the Indian Air Force tableau at the Republic Day parade on Wednesday. She is only the second woman fighter jet pilot to be part of the IAF tableau. Last year, Flight Lieutenant Bhawna Kanth became the first female fighter jet pilot to be part of …

Repubic Day 2022: Parade at Rajpath to begin at 10.30 am
2 years, 10 months ago

Repubic Day 2022: Parade at Rajpath to begin at 10.30 am

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The grand parade on Rajpath in the national capital on the country's 73rd Republic Day on Wednesday is set to showcase India's military might and cultural diversity as the country marks the day its constitution came into force. The Republic Day Parade celebrations will commence with the homage ceremony at National War Memorial, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi …

Army Day: Commands of Army, Navy and Air Force with headquarters
2 years, 11 months ago

Army Day: Commands of Army, Navy and Air Force with headquarters

India Today  

Army Day in India is celebrated on January 15 every year to recognise the achievements and martyrdom of our soldiers. The day was established in recognition of Field Marshal Kodandera M. Cariappa's taking over as the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army from General Francis Bucher, who was the last British Commander-in-Chief of India, in 1949. On Army Day, check …

Indian Air Force Day 2021: Ram Nath Kovind, Narendra Modi lead nation in saluting 'air warriors'
3 years, 2 months ago

Indian Air Force Day 2021: Ram Nath Kovind, Narendra Modi lead nation in saluting 'air warriors'

Firstpost  

Saluting the brave hearts and their families, Narendra Modi said that the Indian Air Force is synonymous with professionalism, diligence, and courage. As the country is celebrating the Indian Air Force on its 89th foundation day today, 8 October, Prime Minister Narendra Modi led in extending his greetings to the brave air warriors. Saluting the brave hearts and their families, …

IAF Day 2020: When and Where to Watch Live Streaming of the 88th Indian Air Force Day Celebrations
4 years, 2 months ago

IAF Day 2020: When and Where to Watch Live Streaming of the 88th Indian Air Force Day Celebrations

News 18  

The Indian Air Force Day is celebrated on October 8 every year to mark the day when. To mark the 88th observation of the Indian Air Force Day, the celebrations will take place at the Hindon Base in Ghaziabad, scheduled to start at 8am. While the in-person attendance is not allowed to the common folks this year, people can witness …

Indian Air Force Day 2020: Why Was October 8 Chosen to Honour the Flying Army
4 years, 2 months ago

Indian Air Force Day 2020: Why Was October 8 Chosen to Honour the Flying Army

News 18  

The Indian Defence Forces comprises of three units: Air Force, army and the navy. To celebrate the achievements of the flying armed forces, the Indian Air Force Day is celebrated annually on October 8. On this Thursday, India will celebrate the 88th of the Indian Air Force Day. Here’s wishing you blue skies and happy landings always.” Indian Air Force …

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