- 13 May, 2024
Geopolitics & National Securityindian air force
India’s MRFA Program: Seeking To Conquer The Skies!
The looming spectre of a collusive, two-front war with China and Pakistan, has necessitated the Indian Armed Forces to plan and carry out quantitative/qualitative right-sizing of their equipment profile to…
By Brig Arvind Dhananjayan (Retd)
The Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft: India’s ‘Garuda’ And Global Leader
“Garuda is described as the King of the birds ….. a protector with the power to swiftly travel anywhere, ever vigilant…. Garuda is invoked as a symbol of …. violent force,…
By Brig Arvind Dhananjayan (Retd)
Chief of the Air Staff Flies Indigenous Aircraft At Bangalore
Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari, Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) was on a two day visit to Bangalore. He flew three indigenous platforms, Light Combat Aircraft (LCA)Tejas, Light Combat…
Two pilots of IAF killed in Mig-21 aircraft accident near Barmer
New Delhi, Jul 28 (PTI) Two pilots of the Indian Air Force (IAF) were killed on Thursday night when their twin-seater Mig-21 trainer aircraft crashed during a training sortie near…
Indigenisation: The Unsung, Unknown and Untold Story of IAF
In a recently organised seminar at Pune, AOC in C Maintenance Command mentioned the indigenisation plans and achievements by IAF. The crux of his statement was achieving self-reliance for 95…
By Air Vice Marshal Samir Borade, VSM (Retd)
IAF’s ‘VAJRAYUDHA’ : THE ‘ASTRA’ AIR TO AIR MISSILE
“Vajrayudha, also known as Vajra, is Lord Indra’s personal weapon that shoots thunderbolts. The word’s literal meaning is lightning.” A testimony to India’s self-reliance in the Defence Sector and progress…
By Brig Arvind Dhananjayan (Retd)
MoD signs over Rs 2,900 crore contract with BDL for procurement of ASTRA Mk I Beyond Visual Range Air to Air Missile System
In a major boost to Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Aatmanirbhar Bharat’, Ministry of Defence, on May 31, 2022, signed a contract with Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) for…
Warfare changing with technology, India’s security dynamics will require multi-domain capabilities: Air Chief Marshal Chaudhari
Pune, May 30 (PTI) Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari on Monday said warfare is undergoing a fundamental change with the emergence of new technology and radically newer doctrines, and…
IAF chief holds talks with military top brass of Japan
New Delhi, May 16 (PTI) Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal V R Chaudhari on Monday held talks with the top brass of the Japanese military establishment in Tokyo…
Need to prepare for intense, small duration operations: IAF Chief
New Delhi, Apr 28 (PTI) The current geopolitical situation necessitates the Indian Air Force to prepare for intense and small duration operations at a short notice, Chief of Air Staff…
After OROP, Time to Make Indian Defence Pensions Tax Exempt
The President’s Commission order given to each Gentleman Cadet (GC) before he passes out from the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun and the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai to become…
By Lt Col JS Sodhi (Retd)
The Singapore Air Show 2022: Opportunities For The Indian Armed Forces?
The Singapore Air Show (SAS) 2022 was held at the Changi Exhibition Center, Singapore from 15 to 18 February 2022. The last SAS, held in 2020, saw diminished participation in wake…
By Brig Arvind Dhananjayan (Retd)
