‘Made In India’ ALH Dhruv Choppers To Shower Petals At Independence Day Event

New Delhi: Two ‘Made in India’ ALH Dhruv choppers would be used for showering petals during the main Independence Day event at the Red Fort on August 15, for the first time, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi will deliver his tenth straight speech.The showering if petals at the venue over the main Independence Day gathering near Red Fort started in 2021 after which Russian-made Mi-17 V5s were

August 10, 2023
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As TEJAS Program Totters, Soviet Era MiG-29 Jets Comes To The Fore For The IAF

The Indian Air Force has recently embarked on a significant initiative to extend the service life of its MiG-29 fighters. This is being accomplished through a comprehensive overhaul process known as the “Second Life Extension” program. This ambitious initiative is slated to extend the operational lifespan of the MiG-29UPG fighters until 2037, marking a significant milestone in the nation’s

August 9, 2023
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IAF Chief VR Chaudhari, German Counterpart Discuss Ways To Enhance Cooperation Between Two Air Forces

New Delhi: German Air Force chief Lieutenant General Ingo Gerhartz called on the Indian Air Force chief Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari in Delhi and the two discussed the ways to further strengthen cooperation between the two Air Forces.Moreover, they also discussed issues of mutual interest during the meeting.The Indian Air Force took to its official Twitter handle and said, "Lieutenant General

August 9, 2023
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BEL Eyes Rs 20,300 Crore Turnover In 2023-24 With Push From Indigenous Products Expected To Drive Growth

State-run Bharat Electronics Limited has set a target of Rs 20,300 crore for financial year 2023-24 as demand for indigenous products is driving growth for the company, its Chairman and Managing Director Bhanu Prakash Srivastava said on Tuesday. In an interview with PTI, he said the order book of the ‘Navratna’ PSU under the Ministry of Defence stands at around Rs 64,800 crore as on August 1 this

August 8, 2023
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Parliament Clears Inter-Services Organisations Bill

Parliament on Tuesday passed a bill that seeks to provide the commander-in-chief and officer-in-command of inter-services organisations disciplinary and administrative powers over personnel from other forces serving in such establishments.The bill was cleared in Rajya Sabha with a voice vote. Lok Sabha had given its nod to the legislation on August 4.Speaking in the Upper House, Defence Minister

August 8, 2023
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