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IAF Chief AP Singh to retire tomorrow after three farewell events; final send-off scheduled for October 31

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DW Bureau
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Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh is set to retire on October 31, 2026, after a series of official farewell events marking the end of his tenure
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Air Marshal Vikram Gaur becomes first IAF officer appointed additional Secretary in DMA

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DW Bureau
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Air Marshal Vikram Gaur has reportedly been appointed Additional Secretary in the Department of Military Affairs (DMA), marking a first for the Indian Air Force in the post
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Army, IAF set to order nearly 200 indigenous LUH helicopters from HAL

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Vivek Shukla
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The Indian Army and Indian Air Force are preparing to place combined orders for nearly 200 Light Utility Helicopters (LUH) from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
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IAF plans to acquire 24 special utility helicopters for VVIP transport duties

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DW Bureau
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) is planning to acquire 24 Special Utility Helicopters (SUH) for VVIP transport duties, as India moves to strengthen its dedicated air-transport capabilities
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India clears ₹20,000 crore plan for 200 light helicopters; private-sector partnerships line up

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DW Bureau
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The Defence Ministry has cleared a proposal worth around ₹20,000 crore to procure 200 light reconnaissance and surveillance helicopters for the Indian Army and Air Force, in a major step towards repla ...
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DAC clears ₹2.12 lakh crore defence acquisition proposals; 82% earmarked for Indian industry

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Vivek Shukla
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On Monday, October 26, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, has approved capital acquisition proposals worth approximately ₹2.12 lakh crore for the Indian ...
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