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TopicIndian Air Force

Topic: Indian Air Force

In 2 separate incidents, IAF’s Jaguar fighter jet crashes in Haryana; AN-32 aircraft crash-lands in Bengal

While the Jaguar aircraft crashed after encountering a technical snag, the reason behind the crash-landing of the AN-32 plane is not immediately known.

A C-17 landed in Kargil, shrouded in secrecy. Here’s why this is significant

A C-17 landed in Kargil, shrouded in secrecy. Here's why this is significant

All about OBOGS, a life support system for IAF pilots that has cleared DRDO’s high altitude tests

Performance evaluation of ILSS included rigorous tests, such as oxygen concentration, demand breathing, availability of 100 percent oxygen & aerobatic manoeuvres at various altitudes.

IAF chief drops truth bombs, says his force in dire need of 35-40 aircraft/year, far behind in tech

Speaking at an event, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh also made a strong pitch for collaborative project between a foreign firm & Indian pvt player to produce fighter aircraft in India.

IAF Chief’s anger at HAL is justified. The cost of inefficiency is borne by pilots

The ongoing debate between self-reliance and imports in India’s defence sector is often riddled with misinformation and confusion, where facts become the casualty.

India should assume ‘bigger role’ in Red Sea, Mediterranean, says Greek Defence Minister

Ahead of PM Modi's visit to US, Greece's Nikos Dendias said that the country should deploy its air and navy forces in the Mediterranean.

Swedish firm Saab delivers its latest AT4 rocket systems to India, pitches for multi-role fighters

Saab also hopes to start manufacturing the Carl-Gustaf anti-tank weapons system at its Haryana facility by early next year.

Vayu Sena Medal for IAF officer for safe ‘flapless’ landing of ‘vintage’ MiG-21 bison amid failure

In May last yr, Squadron Leader PD Dongre's aircraft suffered critical failure soon after take-off, necessitating a flapless landing, a challenging configuration for MiG-21 Bison.

How IAF, Army are moving towards jointness with integration of air defence systems

Army’s Akashteer air defence system has been integrated with Integrated Air Command & Control System (IACCS) for one site, it is learnt. For other sites, integration is in progress.

Watch CutTheClutter: How aerial warfare played out in Eastern Sector during 1971 War & IAF’s role

In Episode 1574, Editor-in-Chief Shekhar Gupta looks at the changing face of warfare and how Indian society is still fighting in its mind the wars of the past.

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Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

China navy achieves breakthrough with new fighter jet launch system. What are electromagnetic catapults

China’s most advanced aircraft carrier—Fujian—uses electromagnetic catapults, a core component of future aircraft carriers.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.