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Wednesday, March 25, 2026
TopicMid-air refuellers

Topic: mid-air refuellers

IAF moves for mid-air refuellers, Israel firm in partnership with HAL emerges as the frontrunner

Snehesh Alex Philip -
India currently uses six Russian IIyushin-78 tankers, first inducted in 2003, but they are facing maintenance and serviceability issues.

IAF’s leased KC-135 lands in Agra, American firm’s pilots to man mid-air refueller

Snehesh Alex Philip -
India’s refueller fleet comprises six Russian Ilushin-78 tankers, first inducted in 2003, which are facing huge maintenance and serviceability issues.

India looks to lease mid-air refueller from French Air Force for training, more could follow

Snehesh Alex Philip -
IAF's refueller fleet currently comprises six Russian IIyushin-78 tankers, first inducted in 2003, which are facing maintenance and serviceability issues.

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Opinion

What happens when ‘women’s work’ becomes a profession? It’s still men who rise

Nijara Deka -
Women may enter the workforce in large numbers, but evidence from multiple sectors shows that participation does not automatically translate into leadership or economic power.

IPS deputation will block promotions for CAPF officers

India should be worried. The Iran crisis gives Pakistan the validity it craves

Economy

Two Indian LPG tankers exit Hormuz choke point, 20 vessels remain stuck

Udit Bubna -
With 20 vessels still stranded near Hormuz, govt fast-tracks PNG connections and focuses on raising LPG output

Defence

India-Japan to finalise deal to co-develop & co-produce UNICORN mast ‘soon’, says Japanese envoy

Keshav Padmanabhan -
The countries signed a memorandum for co-development of UNICORN masts in November 2024. India has been second Asian nation to have such an agreement with Tokyo, after Philippines.

National Interest

The Vishwaguru delusion, mine vs yours, is ruining our view of the world

Shekhar Gupta -
One side thinks India is punching way above its weight. The other thinks Modi has undermined India and it punches below its strength. Both are wrong.

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