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Highlights of ‘Gagan-Shakti 2018’; Indian Air Force conducted 11,000 sorties
A total of 11,000 sorties were conducted by the Indian Air Force (IAF) during its biggest war-like exercise ‘Gagan-Shakti’. The two-week long exercise concluded on 22nd April. These number sorties are generally done in a month’s time. Out of these 11,000 sorties, 9,000 done by the fighter aircraft alone were conducted in the pan-India exercise.…
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India And Pakistan to Participate in Joint Military Exercise in Russia As Part of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
India along with Pakistan will be participating in a multi-nation military exercise to be conducted in Russia in September this year. Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday officially announced India’s participation. Chinese forces will also be part of this exercise. The military exercise in Russia is part of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). India, China,…
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Gagan Shakti 2018: Sukhoi 30-MKI Equipped With Brahmos Missile Hit Targets Over Malacca Strait on Concluding Day
After carrying out extensive war drills along the borders with China, the Indian Air Force (IAF) had also carried out war-like operations on the locations from where the Chinese can gain entry into the Indian waters. During the second phase of the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) mega war-exercise, Gagan Shakti-2018, Sukhoi-30 MKIs equipped with BrahMos…
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Indian Air Force Conducts Advance Landing Ground Operations During ‘Gagan Shakti 2018’
The Indian Air Force (IAF) deployed Advanced Landing Grounds (ALGs) in several areas in North East sector as part of the ongoing Gagan Shakti 2018 exercise. ALGs are unprepared airstrips which are usually placed at a short notice in far flung areas having challenging terrain with limited rail and road connectivity. As India has many…
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Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa Reviews ‘Gagan Shakti 2018’
The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa on April 17, visited northern and western sectors during the first phase of the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) exercise ‘Gagan Shakti’, to review the operational its strength of the force. The two-week long training exercise involves entire fleet strength of the IAF. The main aim…
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Six-Day long Army Conference Begins; Challenges along Pakistan, China Border to be Discussed
Six-day long conference of top army commander has begun today in New Delhi. Key issues faced by the country, especially challenges along Pakistan and China borders will be discussed. General Bipin Rawat chairs the conference. According to a statement of Defence Ministry, Issues like infrastructure development for capacity enhancement along the northern borders, review of…
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Indian Air Force’s Biggest Exercise ‘Gagan Shakti’ begins today
The Indian Air Force’s (IAF) two-week long exercise ‘Gagan Shakti’ begins today. It is one of the biggest combat exercises to be conducted by the air force. The main aim of this exercise is to test the real time coordination and deployment of the air force in a short and war like situation. The exercise…
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S-400 Triumf deal is expected to conclude by 31st March
India and Russia are on the verge of signing Rs 40,000 crore defence deal. Senior Defence official told The Hindu that the two countries could be just weeks away of signing one of the biggest defence deals. The deal for the purchase of S-400 Triumf, long range air defence systems is expected to get closed…
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India eyes to seal S-400 deal with Russia during Sitharaman’s Moscow visit
The main aim of Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman during her visit to Russia will be to conclude Rs 40,000 crore deal to procure S-400 Triumf air defence system. The deal is yet to be inked mainly due to differences over price. In 2016 an agreement was signed between both the countries on ‘Triumf’ interceptor based…
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