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IAF Set To Buy AK-103 From Russia; Advanced Version Of AK-47
To combat terrorists, the Indian Air Force signed an emergency pact of Rs 300 crore with Russia to buy 70,000 AK-103 rifles, an advanced version of deadly AK-47 rifles. Reportedly, the new rifles will replace the currently used IASAS rifles. However, the elite forces in the Indian Navy already use the new rifles. Besides, India is also planning to buy advanced AK-203 rifles from Russia.
Tags: Indian Air force, AK-103, Rifles, Russia, AK-203
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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IAF Aircraft On Standby To Rescue Indian Nationals In Kabul
According to the sources, a C-17 Indian Air Force aircraft is ready to fly to Kabul to bring back the Indian nationals stranded in Afghanistan amid Taliban rule. India is working with the US government to allow the aircraft to reach Kabul for transporting the Indians as soon as they will be able to reach the Kabul airport. Hopefully, 250 citizens can fit in the aircraft.
Tags: Kabul, Indian Nationals, Afghanistan, Indian Air force
Courtesy: NDTV
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Advanced Chaff Technology Developed To Safeguard IAF Jets
An advance electronic countermeasure or chaff technology was developed by the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO). The technology will prevent the Indian Fighter Jets, Naval ships from the enemy's radar-guided missiles as it can distract any guided missiles approaching the target. "In today’s electronic warfare, the survivability of fighter aircraft is of prime concern because of advancements in modern radar threats," the… read-more
Tags: DRDO, Indian Air force, fighter jets, Anti-missile technology
Courtesy: The Indian Express
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NDRF Teams Reach Bihar For Flood Relief, Rescue Operations
Three NDRF teams reached Patna in special Indian Air Force aircraft from Cuttack, Odisha, for a rescue and relief operation amid floods in Bihar. The 100-members teams arrived with radio sets, satellite fans, and other modern equipment in the flood-affected areas. Reportedly, over 34 lakh people have been affected by the torrents. Bihar's recent heavy rains have caused Ganga and Burhi Gandak rivers to out mark the danger level.
Tags: Floods, NDRF, Indian Air force, Patna
Courtesy: News18
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Indian Air Force Develops Highest Moving ATC Tower In Ladakh
The world's highest mobile Air Traffic Control (ATC) tower has been set up at the Advanced Landing Ground in the eastern Ladakh region by the Indian Air Force (IAF). The ATC manages fixed-wing aircrafts and choppers which operate in the region. The IAF has also positioned the "Igla man-portable missiles" in the region for tackling aerial attacks. India is also thinking about constructing airfields near Line of Actual Control (LAC).
Tags: Indian Air force, line of actual control, Eastern Ladakh, AIR TRAFFIC
Courtesy: ANI
Photo: PTI
India Procures Fresh Batch Of Rafale Jets From France
The Indian Air Force (IAF) added three more Rafale fighter jets into its squadron after the jets arrived from France flying non-stop covering a distance of 8,000 km. It was refueled by the UAE air force in the mid-air to complete its journey. The new batch of the Rafale aircraft will be part of IAF's second squadron and will begin its operations by July end.
Tags: Indian Defense Forces, Indian Air force, France, Rafale jets, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
Courtesy: The Print
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IAF's Squadron Leader Dies As Fighter Jet Crashes In Punjab
In a tragic accident, a Squadron Leader in the Indian Air Force, Abhinav Choudhary, lost his life on May 20 after his MiG-21 fighter jet crashed in the fields of Punjab's Moga district. As per sources, the pilot was flying back to Suratgarh after finishing a training drill in Ludhiana district when the crash occurred. Meanwhile, the IAF stated an inquiry has been ordered to find the accident's cause.
Tags: Indian Air force, MiG-21, crash, Abhinav Choudhary, Moga District
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
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IAF Builds 100-Bed COVID Care Facility For Civilians In Bangalore
The Indian Air Force on May 4 announced to build a 100-bed COVID-19 Care Center for civilians in Jalahalli, Bangalore. Ensuring availability of 20 beds from May 6, IAF said others will be ready by May 20. While IAF’s Bengaluru Command Hospital will deploy medical staff, a nodal officer from the Karnataka government will coordinate the facility. The facility will be equipped with ICU beds, oxygen concentrators and piped oxygen.
Tags: Indian Air force, covid care center, bengaluru, jalahalli, State goverment
Courtesy: The Economic Times
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Indian Armed Forces Have 1,07,505 Vacancies With Most In Army: Govt
The Centre on March 22 said in the Rajya Sabha that Indian armed forces have 1,07,505 vacancies, with the most being for 86,324 posts in the army. While 79,349 posts for junior commissioned officers are vacant, the Army needs 6,975 personnel as officers. Besides, over 12,000 and 11,000 vacancies lie in the Navy and Air Force respectively. Citing retirements, premature retirements and casualties for the void, Naik asserted of having sufficient… read-more
Tags: Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air force, Shripad Naik
Courtesy: Deccan Herald
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2nd Squadron of Rafale Fighter Jets To Be Inducted In West Bengal
The second squadron of Rafale will be set up in West Bengal by Indian Air Force in April 2021. Reportedly, they will be inducted at the Hasimara Air Force Base of Alipurduar district. Earlier, the first squadron of five jets was inducted on September 10, 2020, with pilots belonging to the 'Golden Arrows' squadron based in Ambala Air Force Station. Notably, India will receive 36 Rafale built by Dassault Aviation.
Tags: Rafale jets, Indian Air force, War Planes, Dassault Aviation
Courtesy: The Hindustan Times
