Ahmedabad: The first 3D concrete Printed Permanent Married Accommodation of Defence Services is inaugurated at Vayu Shakti Nagar, Headquarter South Western Air Command (SWAC) on 13 March 2022. The structure consists of 85 reinforced 3D concrete modules of zone III earthquake specifications. The structure is lighter than RCC and uses aspirational specifications to make it a functional optimal green building with the least carbon foot print. The building is conceptualized by HQ SWAC and Chief...Read More

Sabarmati Riverfront: The Indian Air Force here conducted a live band concert at the Event Centre of Sabarmati River Front (West) today evening to mark 'Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav' - 75th Independence Day celebration. Due to Covid-19 pandemic, the event was organized in limited audience with adherence to social distancing rules. The objective of the concert was to create awareness among the people about the IAF and Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav, through music. The band symbolizes teamwork, harmo...Read More

Gandhinagar: Air Marshal SK Ghotia Vishisht Seva Medal took over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief,South Western Air Command today. On taking over command, Air Marshal inspected the Guard of Honour at South Western Air Command. Air Marshal SK Ghotia is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy & was commissioned in the fighter stream of Indian Air Force in December 1981. He is a Qualified Flying Instructor. The Air Marshal has held various appointments including Commanding Officer of a ...Read More

Gandhinagar: In pics - Indian Air Force marks Kargil Vijay Divas at South Western Air Command headquarters in Gandhinagar, Gujarat Read More

New Delhi: The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) has approved Indian Air Force(IAF) plan to set up a forward fighter base at Deesa in Banaskantha district of North Gujarat. English daily The Hindustan Times reports, the decision on this long pending demand was taken by CCS meeting headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday. The decision will boost military capabilities of India against Pakistan. The CCS approved Rs 1,000 crore initial investment to extend the existing runw...Read More

Gandhinagar: Air Marshal Devendra Singh Rawat today took over as the Senior Air Staff Officer of Southern Western Air Command of the Indian Air Force at Gandhinagar. Air Marshal Singh was commissioned on 15 Dec 1980 in the flying branch of IAF. He has over 2300 hrs of flying experience on various fighter aircrafts in IAF inventory. Important courses undergone by the Air Officer include Fighter Combat Leader Course, Defence Service Staff Course, Higher Command Course a...Read More

Gandhinagar: Indian Air force chief Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha today stressed on the need for operational preparedness with optimal utilization of available resources. Air Chief Marshal Raha expressed his views while chairing the Annual Commanders' Conference of South Western Air Command (SWAC) at its headquarters in Gandhinagar. All Air Force Commanders of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Maharasthra region attended the conference. Addressing the Commanders during the Conference, the Air Chief acknow...Read More