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US Air Force general warns against Chinese push to recruit pilot trainers
One of the most public cases has been that of Daniel Duggan, a former US military pilot who was accused of helping train Chinese military pilots.
Updated on Sep 09, 2023 04:36 AM IST
Bloomberg |
Russia removes air force chief after mutiny-related disappearance
UKRAINE-CRISIS-RUSSIA-SUROVIKIN:Russia removes 'General Armageddon' as air force chief after mutiny-related disappearance
Published on Aug 23, 2023 07:33 PM IST
Reuters |
IAF’s C-295 MW transport aircraft warehouse facility opens in U.P.’s Prayagraj
The facility was inaugurated by Air Cmde Angshuk Pal, Air Officer Commanding (AOC) in the presence of functionaries of the depot and representatives of Airbus Defence and Space
Updated on Jul 24, 2023 10:56 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Prayagraj
AI-Controlled drone turns on operator in shocking simulated test
The shocking incident at a London summit where an AI-licensed drone turned against its human operator during a simulated test.
Published on Jun 02, 2023 08:31 AM IST
China simulated strikes against 'key targets on Taiwan': Report
Chinese state media said the air force deployed dozens of aircraft to "fly into the target airspace", and ground forces carried out drills.
Published on Apr 09, 2023 11:00 AM IST
AFP | | Posted by Shobhit Gupta
Video: Moment when Coast Guard helicopter crashes in Kochi
One person was injured when an Indian Coast Guard helicopter crashed just after takeoff from its enclave at the Cochin International Airport Limited, but the "presence of mind" of the pilot saved the lives of three persons onboard.
Published on Mar 26, 2023 11:26 PM IST
Shobhit Gupta | Edited by Aniruddha Dhar
Who is Air Marshal AP Singh, the new Vice Chief of IAF?
An alumnus of the National Defence Academy, Defence Services Staff College, and National Defence College, Singh has been a Flight Commander and Commanding Officer of a MiG 27 squadron and Air Officer Commanding of an air base.
Updated on Jan 31, 2023 06:24 PM IST
Nisha Anand | Edited by Aryan Prakash
Varun Singh, sole survivor of IAF chopper crash, succumbs to injuries
Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the demise of Captain Singh, saying, “... I am extremely anguished by his passing away. His rich service to the nation will never be forgotten. Condolences to his family and friends.”
Updated on Dec 15, 2021 03:25 PM IST
Written by Joydeep Bose | Edited by Avik Roy, Hindustan Times, New Delhi
PM Modi shares poem titled ‘The Sun Has Just Risen’ on New Year’s Day
The video of the poem titled ‘The Sun Has Just Risen’ features snippets of India’s space programme, Indian Air Force’s jets and Indian Navy’s warships, frontline workers, defence personnel and farmers.
Updated on Jan 01, 2021 03:49 PM IST
hindustantimes.com | Edited by Shankhyaneel Sarkar
Six new ‘eyes in the sky’ for IAF to be built by DRDO on Air India planes
Government sources said that as per the discussions on the AEW&C Block 2 aircraft to be developed by the DRDO under a Rs 10,500 crore project, the six aircraft would be acquired from the Air India fleet and modified to fly with a radar that will give 360-degree surveillance capability to the defence forces.
Updated on Dec 16, 2020 03:03 PM IST
New Delhi | Asian News International | Posted by Arpan Rai
China dispatches warplanes, troops for Pak drill at base close to India border
The latest edition of the drill will take place in the backdrop of the ongoing India-China border friction along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in eastern Ladakh.
Updated on Dec 07, 2020 08:46 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Beijing | Sutirtho Patranobis , edited by Vinod Janardhanan
Air Chief takes sortie in indigenous Light Combat Helicopter
The aircraft took to the skies at 11.45 hours and remained airborne for an hour, HAL said in a release.
Published on Nov 20, 2020 04:52 PM IST
Bengaluru | Press Trust of India
Resilience: Nasa, SpaceX send four astronauts to International Space Station aboard Falcon 9
The spacecraft will take an Air Force colonel Mike Hopkins, physicist Shannon Walker, navy commander and rookie astronaut Victor Glover, who is going to be the first Black astronaut to spend a full five to six months aboard the space station along with Japanese astronaut Soichi Noguchi.
Updated on Nov 16, 2020 06:42 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Shankhyaneel Sarkar
‘Role of Indian soldiers in rescuing people during Covid-19 praiseworthy’: PM Modi to Air Force personnel
PM Modi is in Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer to celebrate Diwali with soldiers. Earlier, addressing Indian Army soldiers at Longewala, he said that entire country is proud of their valour.
Updated on Nov 14, 2020 02:19 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by: Amit Chaturvedi
Proposal to raise retirement age, slash pensions in armed forces
The proposed cuts in pensions range from 25% to 50% of the entitled pension depending on an officer’s length of service at the time of leaving the job.
Updated on Nov 05, 2020 12:09 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Rahul Singh
Imran Khan’s minister brags in Parliament, ends up confirming role in terror
“The victory in Pulwama is a victory for the people of Pakistan under the leadership of Imran Khan,” says science and technology minister.
Updated on Oct 29, 2020 11:56 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Islamabad | Imtiaz Ahmad
News updates from Hindustan Times: Shivraj Singh Chouhan announces memorial for Padmavati ahead of MP assembly bypolls and all the latest news
Here are today’s top news, analysis and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times.
Updated on Oct 28, 2020 09:04 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | hindustantimes.com
Study reveals exercise, nutrition regimen benefits physical, cognitive health
“The exercise intervention alone improved strength and endurance, mobility and stability, and participants also saw increases in several measures of cognitive function. They had better episodic memory and processed information more efficiently at the end of the 12 weeks.”
Updated on Oct 21, 2020 12:09 AM IST
Washington [US] | Asian News International | Posted by Jahnavi Gupta
SANT Missile successfully testfired from Odisha coast
The Missile is being developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for the Indian Air Force (IAF) and will have both Lock-on After Launch and Lock-on Before Launch capability, the sources informed.
Published on Oct 19, 2020 08:06 PM IST
New Delhi | Asian News International | Posted by Deepali Sharma
WATCH: Chinook helicopter takes off from Kedarnath with debris of IAF’s MI-17 helicopter
The debris of the MI-19 helicopter will be carried to a nearby airbase. The preparations for lifting the debris has been going on for the last 15 days. Recently, Air Force officers visited Kedarnath Dham and took stock of the damaged helicopter.
Updated on Oct 17, 2020 07:17 PM IST
Rudraprayag | Asian News International | Posted by Arpan Rai
5% quota for ex-personnel of armed forces in UP Group C jobs
The reservation will be given horizontally under each category, a state government press statement stated.
Updated on Oct 10, 2020 11:32 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Lucknow | HT Correspondent
Air Force conducts full dress rehearsal ahead of 88th IAF Day
The Tejas LCA, Jaguar, Mig-29, Mig-21 and Sukhoi-30 aircraft were part of the rehearsal, besides the newly inducted Rafale fighter jet, an IAF official said.
Published on Oct 06, 2020 02:03 PM IST
New Delhi | Press Trust of India| Posted by Susmita Pakrasi
‘China can’t get the better of India in conflict scenario’: Air force chief
The IAF chief said there was no question of underestimating the capabilities of the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) as it had made huge investments in “technology, systems and numbers”.
Updated on Oct 05, 2020 11:19 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Rahul Singh
CAG picks holes in chopper upgrade, flags concerns about navy vessels
CAG said the choppers were flying with limited capability, attributing the situation to “poor planning and indecision”
Updated on Sep 24, 2020 11:17 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Rahul Singh
Varanasi’s Shivangi Singh to be first woman to fly Rafale
Shivangi Singh, who hails from Varanasi, is currently being trained to fly IAF’s newest fighter based in Ambala. She is undergoing conversion training to fly the Rafale jet and will soon join the Ambala-based No. 17 squadron, also known as “Golden Arrows.”
Updated on Sep 24, 2020 11:54 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Rahul Singh
China trails US in development of sixth-generation aircraft: Report
Though lagging behind in the development of aircraft engines, China has produced a variety of new generation fighter aircraft including the stealth fighter, J-20 which is officially stated to be the fourth-generation fighter jet.
Published on Sep 23, 2020 01:45 PM IST
Beijing | Press Trust of India
Chinese airforce uses Hollywood film clips in propaganda video
With a soaring score and high-altitude action shots, the video shows Chinese airmen launching an attack on an island base, resembling US facilities in Diego Garcia and Guam, then returning from the successful sortie.
Updated on Sep 22, 2020 07:05 AM IST
Beijing | Agencies
India, China to hold sixth round of military talks today; IAF Rafales flying in Ladakh
The Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination (WMCC) on border affairs --- the diplomatic dialogue between the two countries --- involves a representative of the Indian defence ministry.
Updated on Sep 21, 2020 09:02 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Rahul Singh
Donald Trump, First Lady mark 9/11 moment of silence on Air Force 1
US President Donald Trump on Friday led the nation in mourning victims of the 9/11 terrorist attack with a moment of silence along with First Lady Melania on Air Force One.
Updated on Sep 11, 2020 11:53 PM IST
Washington | Press Trust of India | Posted by Niyati Singh
Battle honour day of 2 Sikh regiment observed at Ludhiana’s Maharaja Ranjit Singh War Museum
Senior adviser to the Punjab chief minister Lt Gen TS Shergill laid the wreath on behalf of Captain Amarinder Singh
Updated on Sep 06, 2020 11:28 PM IST
Hindustan Times/Ludhiana | HT Correspondent, Ludhiana
