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Indian Air Force's Surya Kiran team puts up spectacular show ahead of World Cup final

Ahmedabad: Surya Kiran Acrobatic Team of IAF put on a 10-min show b4 World Cup final. Nine Hawk Mk-132 SKAT aircrafts made history. 52nd Squadron pilots performed in Hawk advanced trainer jets. India, w/ 10 consecutive wins, and Australia, w/ 8-game winning spree, in final.

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Important to invest in new, disruptive technologies: IAF chief

Air Chief Marshal Chaudhari stressed the need for investing in new and disruptive technologies to enable armed forces to emerge victorious in future conflicts. He said a joint effort from all stakeholders, including defence PSU's, private industries, academia, is required.

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Morning digest | Over 74% voter turnout recorded in Chhattisgarh, M.P. Assembly polls; six militants killed in J&K operations, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on November 18, 2023

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IAF training exercise at Suryalanka from December 4 to 22

Govt grants permission for IAF SAGW units to conduct operational training exercise at Suryalanka station in Bapatla district from Dec 4-22. Aircrafts to reach venue Nov 29-30. People of Bapatla & nearby villages alerted to exercise.

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In five-hour operation, IAF airlifts 27.5 tonnes of critical equipment for Uttarakhand rescue efforts

IAF undertook three missions with C-130 transport aircraft and airlifted 27.5 tonnes of critical rescue equipment into this short airstrip.

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IAF choppers made 404 sorties to ferry polling staff in Naxal-hit Bastar during Chhattisgarh 1st phase elections: Official

IAF conducted 404 sorties with 8 MI-17 choppers for 6 days in Naxal-affected Bastar division for Chhattisgarh polls, ferrying 853 polling team members to 43 locations. 860 polling party members were sent to 156 polling stations in 5 districts. IAF's effort ensured smooth conduct of polls despite Naxalite attacks in…

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IAF choppers made 404 sorties to ferry polling staff in Naxal-hit Bastar during Chhattisgarh 1st phase elections: Official

The Indian Air Force conducted 404 sorties with eight MI-17 choppers for six days, ferrying polling parties along with voting machines in Naxal-affected Bastar division during the recently held first phase of Chhattisgarh polls, a senior election official said on Friday.

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How are the MiG-21 fighter jets being phased out? | Explained

IAF's MiG-21s served for 58 yrs, No. 4 squadron longest. IAF now has two MiG-21 squadrons, to be replaced by LCA Mk1A by 2025. MiG-21s participated in major conflicts, had significant effect in 1971 & 1999 wars. IAF has inducted two squadrons of LCA Tejas & two of Rafale. ACM…

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IAF phases out Mig-21 fighter squadron based at Uttarlai in Rajasthan

IAF phases out 4th Mig-21 squadron, leaving two in service. Indigenous LCA-MK1A to replace them by 2025. Last flight of MiG-21 Bison marks end of era. A total of 97 additional MK1A jets to be procured to fill the gap.

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Israeli Air Force Targets And Eliminates Senior Hamas Commanders As Rocket Attacks Intensify

IAF strikes against Hamas leaders escalate as terror organization launches long-range rockets

Zenger

IAF signs contract with Indian manufacturer for Automatic Weather Stations procurement

The Indian Air Force recently signed a contract with an Indian manufacturer for the procurement of Automatic Weather Stations at 82 IAF locations, according to an official statement from the IAF.

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Army gears up to induct first lot of Apache attack helicopters from February 2024 onwards

Army gears up to induct 1st lot of AH-64E Apache attack helicopters in Feb 2024; DAC to take up case for 156 indigenous LCH next week. Apaches to be deployed in desert sector; LCH to augment firepower of IAF & Army in high-altitude areas. Armed with 20mm nose gun, 70mm…

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Army to start phasing out Cheetah, Chetak helicopters from 2027

Army to phase out Cheetah, Chetak helicopters in 2027; replace with indigenously-developed LUH. TTL of Cheetah, Chetak helicopters to end in 2027; Army to replace with indigenously-developed LUH. Army to phase out vintage Cheetah, Chetak helicopters in 2027; replace with indigenously-developed LUH. On completion of Total Technical Life in 2027,…

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Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang visits flood-ravaged Chungthang, takes stock of relief effort

The Chief Minister also took stock of the relief effort there and interacted with the affected families. Read further on Dynamite News:

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What is Israel’s narrative on the Gaza hospital explosion?

Denials of responsibility and deleted social media posts arouse suspicion around Israel’s view of the attack.

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Israeli air force targets Hezbollah military infrastructure in Lebanon

The Israeli Air Force said that it has struck "terror targets and military infrastructure" of Hezbollah in Lebanon in response to gunfire towards Israel on Monday. Read more At:

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Harvard billboard accusing students of antisemitism linked to rightwing funder

IRS filings show Informing America Foundation helping to bankroll variety of conservative groups and causes

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Study estimates count of UAVs required for the three Services

The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Gen Anil Chauhan recently ordered two studies to be conducted on major military platforms used by all three services.

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Sikkim Flashfloods: Army rescues 245 stranded people in Rabom village

The Army troops undertook a challenging operation through difficult terrain and reached the isolated village of Rabom. Read further on Dynamite News: Read further on Dynamite News:

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UN says tens of thousands have fled south in Gaza after Israel’s evacuation order – as it happened

More than 400,000 in Gaza were already internally displaced before Israel’s evacuation order, UN humanitarian office says

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Pathankot attack mastermind Shahid Latif killed in Pakistan mosque

Shahid Latif had infiltrated into the Kashmir Valley in 1993 and was arrested a year later. He was in Jammu jail with Masood Azhar, founder of the JeM, till 2010, officials said.

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Identified nine verticals for integration among three services, says Chief of Defence Staff Gen Chauhan

CDS Gen Anil Chauhan says 'theatrisation' is ambitious post-independence reform. Army Chief Gen Manoj Pande says 340 indigenous defence industries investing in R&D to meet requirements. IAF Chief ACM Vivek Ram Chaudhari says upgrade of 84 SU-30MKIs with 78% indigenous content. Army Cells co-opted in lead academic Institutes for research…

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Nearly 400 tourists rescued from North Sikkim by Army, IAF on helicopters

The MI-17 and Chinook helicopters of the IAF conducted 10 sorties, moving 354 tourists out of the disaster-hit areas in Sikkim. Read more on The Hindu

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Air force conducts disaster relief operations in Sikkim

IAF HADR ops in Sikkim post flash flood. 33 bodies incl. 9 jawans recovered, 105 missing. 40 bodies fished out downstream in WB. IAF carrying Garud commandos, equip, fuel, meds, SAR equip via Chinook & MI 17 V5. EAC coordinating ops. Met Dept forecasts rain. 60,870 affected, 2,563 rescued.

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IAF Chief unveils new Ensign as the force marks 91st anniversary

Indian Air Force (IAF) Chief Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Vivek Ram Chaudhari on Sunday unveiled a new Ensign for the force, as it marked its 91st anniversary, by the inclusion of the Air Force Crest in the top right corner of the Ensign, towards the fly side.

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