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India to ground last of its Russian fighters within three years over dismal crash record

In the last 20 months five pilots have been killed in six MiG-21 Bison crashes

The Independent UK

IAF to phase out remaining four MiG-21 squadrons by 2025

IAF says phasing out plan not related to Barmer crash of MiG-21

The Hindu

IAF releases names of pilots killed in Thursday night’s MiG-21 crash

The two pilots were killed when their twin-seater MiG-21 aircraft crashed during a training sortie near Barmer, Rajasthan

The Hindu

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Rajasthan: Both pilots killed after IAF Mig-21 crashes near Barmer

The IAF also expressed deep regret at the loss of lives and said that a court of inquiry has been ordered to probe into the matter. Full story on Dynamite News:

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Morning Digest | Two pilots killed in IAF aircraft crash in Rajasthan; no better time for sports in India than now, says PM Modi, and more

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The Hindu

Recruitment process in three services severely affected due to COVID-19: Rajnath Singh

The Army currently has a shortfall of 1,16,484 personnel while the number in the Navy is 13,597 and the IAF 5,789, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh informed Lok Sabha

The Hindu

Chinese fighter jets continue attempts to provoke India on LAC in Eastern Ladakh

Even after the Corps Commander level talks, Chinese fighter jets are continuing attempts to provoke Indian forces deployed in Eastern Ladakh as they have been flying close to the Line of Actual Control (LAC) on multiple occasions. Read more on Dynamite News:

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Creation of a separate Air Defence Command may prove counterproductive: IAF chief

NEW DELHI: The IAF on Friday again strongly objected to the proposed creation of a stand-alone or separate Air Defence Command (ADC) as part of the overall plan to set up joint or integrated theatre commands in the country, with Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari stressing it could prove “counterproductive”…

The Times of India

Air Defence Command may be counter-productive, says IAF Chief

The comments are significant in the context of ongoing deliberations on formation of theatre commands

The Hindu

France has delivered all 36 Rafale jets to India: French envoy

35 jets have arrived in India, while one remains in France

The Hindu

IAF chopper rescues two persons stuck on water tank

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The Hindu

Hopes fading of finding missing Amarnath pilgrims among debris

While sniffer dogs, hand-held thermal imagers and other sophisticated devices are used to check for any sign of life under mounds of debris, the Army has pressed heavy machinery into service in order to restore the route to the cave shrine at the earliest

The Hindu

Army Aviation augments combat power while ageing Cheetah, Chetaks await replacement

The Air Force is also scheduled to raise its first LCH squadron shortly.

The Hindu

IAF deployed for rescue effort at Amarnath shrine

Four Mi-17V5 and four Cheetal helicopters of the Indian Air Force were deployed for rescue and relief efforts at the Amarnath shrine on Saturday. Read more Dynamite News:

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Agnipath scheme complements IAF's long-term vision of 'lean & lethal' force: Air Chief Marshal

Nearly 7,50,000 candidates have registered for around 3,000 positions in the IAF under Agnipath scheme

Dynamite News

Amarnath Cloudburst: Air Force presses helicopters for relief efforts, 21 survivors rescued

"Further operations by IAF Mi-17V5 and Cheetal helicopters are in progress. Aircraft are on standby at all major air bases in Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh areas." Read more on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

Rajnath Singh to brief Parliamentary panel on Agnipath scheme

Air Force has received 7,49,899 applications for recruitment under the scheme

The Hindu

Father-daughter fighter pilot duo create history

The duo created history by flying as part of the same fighter formation

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Tejas aircraft emerges as top choice for Malaysia’s fighter jet programme

Malaysia has narrowed down on the Indian aircraft notwithstanding stiff competition from China’s JF-17 jet, South Korea’s FA-50 and Russia’s Mig-35 and the Yak-130 plane

Dynamite News

Noney landslides: Mortal remains of 14 Army personnel sent to home stations by IAF aircraft, choppers

Two IAF aircraft and army helicopters on Saturday took the mortal remains of 14 Army personnel, who were killed in the Noney landslides, to their home stations with full military honours.

The Hindu

IAF receives over 1.83 lakh applications under Agnipath scheme in six days

New Delhi The Indian Air Force (IAF) has received over 1.83 lakh applications under the Agnipath rec

The Hindu

Progress made in deliberations for Tri-Services theaterisation plan: IAF chief

New Delhi,Definite progress has been made in ongoing deliberations for the theaterisation plan and t

The Hindu

IAF can deliver desired punch when required within short time frame, says Air Chief Marshal

"We have certain challenges on our western and northern borders, primarily due to unsettled borders. It would be prudent for us to comprehend our situation as a 'two-front' contingency' and prepare for it accordingly," he opined

The Hindu

Agnipath | 3,800 youth apply for IAF recruitment

The three service chiefs have strongly backed the scheme, which was unveiled after over two years of deliberations.

The Times of India

Assam floods: Major rivers in spate, 10 more deaths take toll to 81

GUWAHATI: Assam’s flood situation turned critical after 10 more flood-related deaths were reported on Monday that has taken the toll to 81 on Monday even as the state government requisitioned IAF to airlift petrol, diesel and geo bags to Barak valley, which remains cut off from rest of the state…

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