IAF’s ‘Kargil Courier’ Airlifted Over 3,000 Stranded Passengers This Winter

In Ladakh, AN-32 Kargil Courier Service airlifted 39 passengers from Jammu to Kargil. The Kargil Courier Service started from 18th January 2023 and in total 3,228 passengers availed the service of AN-32 and IL-76 Aircrafts provided by the Indian Air Force for the residents of Kargil. The Courier Service operates in winter months, during the period of closure of Zojila.IL-76 sorties were arranged

March 29, 2023
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With Recurring Technical Failures, Growing Concerns Around The Advanced Light Helicopters Fleet

This helicopter program cannot go into a tailspinby KP Sanjeev KumarAfter two accidents in a short span of time, possible flaws in India’s Advanced Light Helicopter programme need to be fixed quickly. ‘If not fixed in time, possible flaws will also impact the civil and export potential of the DHRUV’The chequered history of India’s indigenous Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH-DHRUV) touched a low

March 28, 2023
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Over 1.55 Lakh Posts Vacant In Three Forces, Maximum In Army, Says Govt

The three armed forces are facing a deficiency of around 1.55 lakh personnel with the Army accounting for the maximum 1.36 lakh vacancies, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Monday. In a written reply, Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt said the shortage of armed forces personnel and mitigating measures are reviewed regularly and numerous measures have been initiated to fill the vacancies and

March 27, 2023
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PM Modi To Address Top Military Brass, Witness Military Innovations In Bhopal

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to spend around six hours with top military brass of the country in Bhopal where he will address and discuss with them the present and future security challenges faced by the country.During the Combined Commanders’ Conference scheduled to be held for three days from March 30 to April 1, the Prime Minister is also scheduled to witness the

March 27, 2023
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At 15%, India Has Most Number of Female Pilots In The World

India’s airline regulatory body has shared the latest statistics on strength of pilots in India. As per the latest data, 15% of the pilots in the country are women. According to the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), this is three times the global average of 5%. However, there is no special programme to encourage pilot training for women, SC, and ST communities.A total of 244 pilots

March 27, 2023
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