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MiG-21s to be phased out; Su-30MKIs, LCAs to replace it
New Delhi: MiG-21s, which have been in news for frequent crashes, will be phased out of the Indian Air Force by 2017 and replaced by modern fighter aircraft such as Su-30MKI and indigenous LCA. "The MiG 21s will get phased out by 2015-16. I think the last of the squadrons of the aircraft will be phased out by 2017," Minister of State for Defence M M Pallam Raju told PTI here. Over the years, the
New Delhi: MiG-21s, which have been in news for frequent crashes, will be phased out of the Indian Air Force by 2017 and replaced by modern fighter aircraft such as Su-30MKI and indigenous LCA. "The MiG 21s will get phased out by 2015-16. I think the last of the squadrons of the aircraft will be phased out by 2017," Minister of State for Defence M M Pallam Raju told PTI here. Over the years, the
IAF has lost 999 planes in crashes since 1970
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has lost 999 aircraft in crashes since 1970 and 39 percent of these accidents occurred due to pilot error, a parliamentary panel was informed by the defence ministry.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has lost 999 aircraft in crashes since 1970 and 39 percent of these accidents occurred due to pilot error, a parliamentary panel was informed by the defence ministry.
Hefty Rs 42,000-cr bill for combat aircraft may rise
For years, India’s proposed purchase of 126 medium multi-role combat aircraft (MMRCA) — the world’s largest overseas fighter buy for which the Typhoon, built by Eurofighter GmbH,
Combat jet tender: India to finalise lowest bidder in six weeks
New Delhi: India is likely to decide in the next six weeks on the lowest bidder among the two manufacturers left in the fray for a $10.4-billion tender for 126 combat jets, a top commander said
New Delhi: India is likely to decide in the next six weeks on the lowest bidder among the two manufacturers left in the fray for a $10.4-billion tender for 126 combat jets, a top commander said
'British Typhoons whacked India's Sukhois in joint exercises'
RAF Fairford (Britain): Britain's frontline fighter jet Eurofighter Typhoon, shortlisted for India's $10.4-billion combat jets tender, whacked the Indian Air Force (IAF) warhorse Sukhoi in one-on-one
RAF Fairford (Britain): Britain's frontline fighter jet Eurofighter Typhoon, shortlisted for India's $10.4-billion combat jets tender, whacked the Indian Air Force (IAF) warhorse Sukhoi in one-on-one
German, Indian air forces may have joint exercises soon
, July 20 (IANS) The German air force is keen on a joint military exercise with India and will discuss the possibility of this when the Indian Air Force (IAF) chief visits Berlin in September.
, July 20 (IANS) The German air force is keen on a joint military exercise with India and will discuss the possibility of this when the Indian Air Force (IAF) chief visits Berlin in September.
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