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AIR MARSHAL V K GARG ATTENDS INVEST 2025 AT IIT DELHI

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Air Marshal V K Garg AVSM, VSM attends INVEST 2025 at IIT Delhi as Guest of Honour, sharing insights and inspiring the next generation of leaders.

Air Marshal Vijay Kumar Garg, AVSM, VSM, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Maintenance Command, attended INVEST 2025 – International Conference on Vibration Engineering, Science, and Technology as Guest of Honour on 04 July 2025 at IIT Delhi.

In his keynote address, Air Marshal Garg underscored the critical role of advanced diagnostics, predictive maintenance, and engineering innovation in enhancing system reliability. Against the backdrop of a dynamic global geopolitical environment, he emphasized on the urgency of strengthening self-reliance, innovation, modernization, and technological advancement in defence.

He advocated for deeper synergy among academia, research institutions and industry for supporting indigenisation efforts by the Indian Air Force.

The event was also attended by several officers from various BRDs across the Delhi region, highlighting the significance of such academia-industry-defence interfaces.

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AIR MARSHAL S SIVAKUMAR VSM ASSUMES THE APPOINTMENT OF AIR OFFICER-IN-CHARGE ADMINISTRATION

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Air Marshal S. Sivakumar VSM takes charge as Air Officer-in-Charge Administration. Discover his vision and plans for the future of the air force.

The Air Marshal was commissioned in Administration branch of the Indian Air Force in June 1990. He holds an MBA in HRM from Pondicherry University and an    M Phil degree in Defence and Strategic Studies from Osmania University. In a career spanning over 35 years, the Air Marshal has held a number of important Command and Staff appointments which include Senior Air Traffic Control Officer of a forward base, represented IAF in the UN Mission at Congo, Air Force Examiner, Chief Administrative Officer of a premier Flying Station, Command Works Officer and Command Personnel Staff Officer at two Operational Commands, Air Officer Commanding of an Equipment Depot, Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Air Force Works) at Air Headquarters and Senior Officer-in-Charge Administration of an Operational Command. Before assuming the present appointment, the Air Marshal was Director General (Administration) at Air HQ. The Air Officer is a recipient of Vishisht Seva Medal.

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Pacific Air Chiefs Symposium 2021 (PACS-21)

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Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria PVSM AVSM VM ADC, Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) attended the Pacific Air Chiefs Symposium 2021 (PACS-21) at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii from 30 Aug to 02 Sep 21. The event themed “Enduring Cooperation towards Regional Stability” was attended by Air Chiefs from countries in the Indo-Pacific region.  CAS was nominated as the Dean for the Symposium.

The Symposium saw deliberations through panel discussions, table top exercises and keynote addresses on topics ranging from aspects of Regional Security and the significance of Air Domain Awareness, to cooperation amongst Air Forces for Humanitarian and Disaster Relief Operations.

In addition to participation in the symposium, CAS met General Charles Q. Brown, Jr. Chief of Staff, U.S. Air Force and General Kenneth S. Wilsbach, Commander, Pacific Air Forces.  He also held bilateral and multilateral meetings on defence cooperation and security with Air Chiefs from eleven other countries.

Participation in PACS 2021 provided an opportunity for enhancing mutual understanding and deepening of relationships with like-minded nations.

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Ministery of Defence, India signs contract with Airbus Defence & Space, Spain

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MoD signs contract with Airbus Defence & Space, Spain for acquisition of 56 C-295MW transport aircraft for IAF

Key Highlights:

  • Big step towards modernisation of IAF transport fleet
  • 5-10 tonne capacity aircraft equipped with contemporary technology
  • Airbus to also directly purchase eligible products & services from Indian Offset Partners
  • Unique opportunity for domestic private sector to enter into technology intensive aviation industry

Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract with M/s Airbus Defence and Space, Spain for acquisition of 56 C-295MW transport aircraft for the Indian Air Force, on September 24, 2021. The MoD has also signed an Offset Contract with M/s Airbus Defence and Space through which M/s Airbus will discharge its offset obligations through direct purchase of eligible products and services from Indian Offset Partners. These contracts were signed following the approval accorded by the Cabinet Committee on Security earlier this month. 

The induction of C-295MW will be a significant step towards modernisation of the transport fleet of the Indian Air Force (IAF). It is a transport aircraft of 5-10 tonne capacity with contemporary technology that will replace the ageing Avro transport aircraft of IAF. The aircraft is capable of operating from semi-prepared strips and has a rear ramp door for quick reaction and para dropping of troops & cargo. The aircraft will give a major boost to tactical airlift capability of IAF, especially in the Northern and North-Eastern sector and Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

The project will provide a major boost to the ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan’ of the Government that offers a unique opportunity for the Indian private sector to enter into technology intensive and highly competitive aviation industry. Out of 56, forty aircraft will be manufactured in India by TATA Consortium. All the deliveries will be completed within ten years of signing of the contract. All 56 aircraft will be installed with indigenous Electronic Warfare Suite. After completion of the delivery, the subsequent aircraft manufactured in India can be exported to countries which are cleared by the Government of India. The project will give a boost to aerospace ecosystem in India wherein several MSMEs spread over the country will be involved in manufacturing of parts of the aircraft. The program will also involve development of specialised infrastructure in the form of hangars, buildings, aprons and taxiway.

This programme is a unique initiative of the Government to strengthen the indigenous capabilities and boost ‘Make in India’.

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