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IAF assets are few, but it has speed, flexibility on its side. Theatre commands can limit it

IAF assets are few, but it has speed, flexibility on its side. Theatre commands can limit it

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June 25, 2021

IAF has a history of dangerous evacuations. Here’s my story — from Chandigarh to Ladakh

IAF has a history of dangerous evacuations. Here’s my story — from Chandigarh to Ladakh

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October 8, 2020

Why the IAF’s peacetime operations are bigger than any other country

Why the IAF’s peacetime operations are bigger than any other country

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October 7, 2020

At Nyoma, how the IAF turned a sandy surface into a smooth landing ground for its An-32

At Nyoma, how the IAF turned a sandy surface into a smooth landing ground for its An-32

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September 25, 2020

India’s use of secret guerrilla force SFF in Ladakh signals a larger design to contain China

India’s use of secret guerrilla force SFF in Ladakh signals a larger design to contain China

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September 7, 2020

Karan Johar isn’t aware of IAF’s best traditions. Explains why ‘Gunjan Saxena’ went wrong

Karan Johar isn’t aware of IAF’s best traditions. Explains why ‘Gunjan Saxena’ went wrong

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August 18, 2020

At 16,700 ft, on mud strip: IAF pilot on how his AN-32 reopened Daulat Beg Oldi after 43 yrs

At 16,700 ft, on mud strip: IAF pilot on how his AN-32 reopened Daulat Beg Oldi after 43 yrs

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June 9, 2020