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"1971 War to Kargil conflict, from Balakot airstrike to Op Sindoor": Rajna
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said that from the 1971 war to the Kargil conflict, and from the Balakot airstrike to Operation Sindoor, the MiG-21 has always been a tremendous strength for India's armed forces.
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'Bison' takes final bow: IAF retires its first supersonic fighter jet MiG-
Updated : 5 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to attend MiG-21 decommissioning ceremony i
Updated : 5 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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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Next year, they have promised us 20 GE-404 engines: HAL Chairman
Updated : 5 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 1 week 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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MiG-21: Six decades of glory shown at Chandigarh Air Base before fighter j
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
After serving for six decades, the iconic MiG-21 is going to retire on September 26. Before the official culmination, a full-dress rehearsal was held on Wednesday at the Chandigarh Air Base.
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"Not our concern...": India assistant coach Doeschate on Pakistan quick Ra
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
India will be taking on Bangladesh in their second Asia Cup Super Four stage clash on Wednesday, having beaten Pakistan by six wickets in a comprehensive run-chase of 172 runs two days back. It was Rauf who also headlines on and off the field for a controversial gesture that he used to taunt
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