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In wake of Jamnagar crash, a look at chequered legacy of IAF’s SEPECAT Jaguar
For over 4 decades, the low-flying fighter bomber has been a key element of IAF's capabilities. But engine shortcomings, ...
IAF's losses: Jet crashes bring focus on simulation training of pilots
The death of a young pilot and three fighter jet crashes prompt the question - should there be more simulation training?
Beyond the Glamour: Inside the Gritty World of Fighter Pilots
A pilot must harness the full potential of a 40,000 kg flying machine propelled by raw thrust while pushing both body and mind to the limit. In the unforgiving environment of aerial combat, there's ...
Why is India buying only 26 Rafale jets from France — not 25 or 30? Reason behind this magic number is…
The new Rafale fighter jets have been designed specifically for the Indian Navy amid its possible conflict with China in the Indo-Pacific region.
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When India almost sank American aircraft carrier USS Nimitz, hurt Washington’s pride with its ‘Ship Sinkers’; Here’s what happened
The No. 6 Squadron, known as ‘The Dragons’, was inducted into the Indian Air Force for reconnaissance missions in March 1987. All its aircraft were Jaguar fighter jets. Initially, 4 Jaguars ...
After Hisar, Haryana set to get its second airport at Ambala
The domestic airport in Ambala will be the first in state to use airstrip of the Indian Air Force (IAF) station, one of the ...
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IAF pilot killed, another critical as Jaguar fighter jet crashes in Gujarat
NEW DELHI: An Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot lost his life, while another sustained critical injuries after their two-seater Jaguar fighter jet crashed near Gujarat's Jamnagar Airfield, the IAF ...