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'Bison' takes final bow: IAF retires its first supersonic fighter jet MiG-
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The MiG-21 underwent multiple upgrades over its service life. The latest version, the MiG-21-93 or Bison, features advanced radar, avionics, and high-off-boresight Vympel R-73 missiles, making it capable in close combat even against modern aircraft. The farewell ceremony took place at Cha
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MiG 21 decommissioned: Squadron leader says "80 pc credit" for 1971 war vi
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Tyagi said that the aircraft had conducted rocketry, gunnery, and dropped bombs during the 1971 war.
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"Potent" plane, enigma for Western field: Wing Commander Rajiv Battish hai
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Battish said that the large crowd gathering at the event reflected the sentiments of the people.
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"Nothing better than this aircraft": Group Captain Malik on decommissionin
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Speaking to ANI, Malik said that in the three versions of the MIG-21s that he had flown, there was nothing better than this aircraft.
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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to attend MiG-21 decommissioning ceremony i
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
After serving for six decades, the iconic MiG-21 is going to retire today.
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"Big boost to Atmanirbharta": Defence expert Anil Gaur after Defence Minis
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for the procurement of 97 Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk1A, including 68 fighters and 29 twin-seaters, along with associated equipment, for the Indian Air Force, at a cost of over Rs. 62,370 crore (ex
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Israeli-American arrested for espionage on behalf of Iran
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to the Israel Police and the Israel Security Agency (Shin Bet), 49-year-old Yaakov Perel, who lived in Morocco in recent years, is accused of conducting information-gathering missions targeting Israeli public figures and citizens at the direction of Tehran.
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Trump urges Turkey to stop buying Russian oil, again taunts Moscow as "pap
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"I would like him to stop buying any oil from Russia, as Russia continues its rampage in Ukraine, and they have been fighting. They have lost millions of lives already, and for what, disgraceful," Trump told reporters.
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Next year, they have promised us 20 GE-404 engines: HAL Chairman
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
HAL Chairman DK Sunil on Thursday expressed confidence that American General Electric will ramp up supply of its GE-404 engines for the LCA Mk1A fighter jets and 12 engines are expected to be delivered by the end of this financial year.
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India-US to conclude USD 1 bn deal by October: HAL Chairman on 113 GE-404
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Regarding the contract for the 113 follow-on GE-404 engines, the HAL chief told ANI, "We expect to sign it in October. The contract will be worth more than 1 billion. The contract negotiations are done, and the price is finalised. We are only going through the contract details, and we hav
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Russian jets detected near Alaska for second time in a month, says US mil
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to NORAD, the Russian planes included two long-range Tu-95 bombers and two Su-35 fighter jets. They were flying in the Alaska Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ), which is international airspace next to US and Canadian territory.
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“LCA Mk2 designed around GE-414 engine...no discussion about French engine
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
HAL Chairman and Managing Director Dr DK Sunil has said that there has been no discussion about the French engine as far as LCM Mk2 is concerned and India's indigenously designed and developed fighter aircraft is designed around the GE-414 engine.
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