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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

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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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Man held for duping retired air force officer of Rs 35 lakh in Odisha

BHUBANESWAR: A man has been apprehended in Odisha's capital Bhubaneswar for allegedly defrauding a retired Indian Air Force officer of Rs 35 lakh, according to a statement by a senior police official.

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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

The Guardian - US

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.

The Hindu

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.

The Hindu

PM Modi extends greetings to air warriors on IAF foundation day

PM Modi, Amit Shah, Rajnath Singh & Yogi Adityanath wish Indian Air Force personnel on 91st Air Force Foundation Day. IAF celebrates with parade & air display in Prayagraj. IAF established in 1932, first operational squadron created in 1933. Valour, commitment & dedication of IAF ensure skies are safe.

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IAF to unveil new ensign at Air Force Day parade on October 8

IAF unveils new ensign at Air Force Day parade in Prayagraj. CDS Gen Anil Chauhan & ACM VR Chaudhari attending. Parade traditionally held at Hindon airbase till 2021.

Zenger

Israeli Air Force Chief Gives Ultimatum To Pilots Protesting Judicial Reform

Pilots must return to service or risk being removed from the IAF ahead of international exercise.

The Hindu

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Karnataka Today newsletter: HAL hands over first LCA Tejas twin seater aircraft to IAF, and more

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HAL hands over first LCA Tejas twin seater aircraft to IAF

HAL hands over first LCA Tejas twin seater aircraft to IAF. It is a light weight, multi-role 4.5 generation aircraft with advanced features. This adds India to the list of few countries with such capabilities.

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Indian Air Force receives first LCA Tejas trainer aircraft from HAL

Indian Air Force (IAF) chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari received the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas twin-seater trainer aircraft from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Chief Managing Director CB Ananthakrishnan in Bengaluru. Read further on Dynamite News:

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