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NDTV Exclusive: First Look At Futuristic Variant Of India's Tejas Fighter
In twelve years from now, a twin engine variant of India's Tejas fighter could start replacing Russian built MiG-29K jets deployed on board the Indian Navy's aircraft carriers INS Vikramaditya and Vikrant which is yet to be inducted.
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Army Chief Flies In Made-In-India Tejas Fighter Jet For The First Time
Aero India 2019: The LCA Tejas got a special passenger today at the Aero India air show being held on the outskirts of Bengaluru. Sitting behind the pilot in a two-seater trainer variant of the Light Combat Aircraft Tejas was Army chief General Bipin Rawat, who was taken for a spin in the nimble fighter jet in the skies above Yelahanka Air Force St...
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After Upgrade, Decades-Old MiG-29s Ready To Strike In Modern Warfare
The air-superiority fighter jet MiG-29 has gained in strength and ferocity after the latest upgrade, giving the Air Force that has been battling a shortage of warplanes a much-needed boost, officials have said. The Russian origin aircraft is now capable of mid-air refuelling, compatible with the latest missiles and can launch multi-dimensional atta...
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Indigenously-Built Tejas Aircraft In Combat Role By Next Year
The Indian Air Force plans to put much-delayed Tejas in combat role by next year after raising in July the first squadron of the indigenous Light Combat Aircrat (LCA) which it counts "superior" to Pakistan's JF 17 fighters.
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India Confirms Order Of 36 Rafale Jets In Defence Deal With France
The Indian Air Force's quest for a Medium Multi Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) is finally over with the Indian government confirming the order for 36 Rafale jets with the French government.
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Women in Air Force Combat Role on Experimental Basis for 5 Years: Government
The government today said the approval for induction of women into the fighter stream of Indian Air force is on an "experimental basis" for a period of five years.
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Pentagon Opens All Combat Roles to Women
In a historic transformation of the U.S. military, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said Thursday that the Pentagon will open all combat jobs to women.
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Policy Decision on Combat Role for Women Soon, Says Manohar Parrikar
Close on the heels of the Indian Air Force mooting a proposal to induct women as fighter aircraft pilots, another male bastion may give way with Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today stating that his ministry was looking at combat role for women in the armed forces.
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Tender for 126 Medium Multi Role Combat Aircrafts Withdrawn: Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today informed the Upper House that the Centre has withdrawn the multi-billion dollar tender for the 126 Medium Multi Role Combat Aircrafts (MMRCA), for which Rafale was shortlisted in 2012.
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Why the Air Force Has to Wait Another 5 Years for Indigenously-Built Tejas Fighter
It has been 32 years in the making but it will be least another five years before the indigenously-built fighter jet Tejas (Mark-II) can be deployed in a combat role, a top Indian Air Force official told NDTV.
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Gulf States Could Expand Anti-Islamic State Combat Role: Experts
Gulf monarchies taking part in US-led air strikes against the Islamic State jihadist group in Syria could deploy special forces on the ground but only if certain conditions are met, analysts say.
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NDTV Exclusive: First Look At Futuristic Variant Of India's Tejas Fighter
In twelve years from now, a twin engine variant of India's Tejas fighter could start replacing Russian built MiG-29K jets deployed on board the Indian Navy's aircraft carriers INS Vikramaditya and Vikrant which is yet to be inducted.
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Army Chief Flies In Made-In-India Tejas Fighter Jet For The First Time
Aero India 2019: The LCA Tejas got a special passenger today at the Aero India air show being held on the outskirts of Bengaluru. Sitting behind the pilot in a two-seater trainer variant of the Light Combat Aircraft Tejas was Army chief General Bipin Rawat, who was taken for a spin in the nimble fighter jet in the skies above Yelahanka Air Force St...
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After Upgrade, Decades-Old MiG-29s Ready To Strike In Modern Warfare
The air-superiority fighter jet MiG-29 has gained in strength and ferocity after the latest upgrade, giving the Air Force that has been battling a shortage of warplanes a much-needed boost, officials have said. The Russian origin aircraft is now capable of mid-air refuelling, compatible with the latest missiles and can launch multi-dimensional atta...
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Indigenously-Built Tejas Aircraft In Combat Role By Next Year
The Indian Air Force plans to put much-delayed Tejas in combat role by next year after raising in July the first squadron of the indigenous Light Combat Aircrat (LCA) which it counts "superior" to Pakistan's JF 17 fighters.
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India Confirms Order Of 36 Rafale Jets In Defence Deal With France
The Indian Air Force's quest for a Medium Multi Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) is finally over with the Indian government confirming the order for 36 Rafale jets with the French government.
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Women in Air Force Combat Role on Experimental Basis for 5 Years: Government
The government today said the approval for induction of women into the fighter stream of Indian Air force is on an "experimental basis" for a period of five years.
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Pentagon Opens All Combat Roles to Women
In a historic transformation of the U.S. military, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said Thursday that the Pentagon will open all combat jobs to women.
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Policy Decision on Combat Role for Women Soon, Says Manohar Parrikar
Close on the heels of the Indian Air Force mooting a proposal to induct women as fighter aircraft pilots, another male bastion may give way with Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today stating that his ministry was looking at combat role for women in the armed forces.
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Tender for 126 Medium Multi Role Combat Aircrafts Withdrawn: Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar today informed the Upper House that the Centre has withdrawn the multi-billion dollar tender for the 126 Medium Multi Role Combat Aircrafts (MMRCA), for which Rafale was shortlisted in 2012.
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Why the Air Force Has to Wait Another 5 Years for Indigenously-Built Tejas Fighter
It has been 32 years in the making but it will be least another five years before the indigenously-built fighter jet Tejas (Mark-II) can be deployed in a combat role, a top Indian Air Force official told NDTV.
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Gulf States Could Expand Anti-Islamic State Combat Role: Experts
Gulf monarchies taking part in US-led air strikes against the Islamic State jihadist group in Syria could deploy special forces on the ground but only if certain conditions are met, analysts say.
