Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reaches Russia; spares for Russian platforms likely to made in India.

Spares for Indian Air Force’s top-line platforms like the twin-engine fighter Su-30Mki, Mig 29, Mi -17 helicopters could soon be made in India in collaboration with Russian manufacturers. Majority of India equipment is still of Russian origin. Unavailability of easily available spares has been a cause of major concern for India. Internal estimates indicate that

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New Delhi joins the race to acquire a hypersonic weapon

by IDD Bureau India has joined the race to acquire a hypersonic weapon. A new test facility of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in Hyderabad is likely to be operational soon, sources said. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is likely to inaugurate the facility soon. Explaining the need for India to explore a hypersonic weapon,

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Balakot op experience unmatchable: Woman IAF officer who helped intercept Pakistan’s planes

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NEW DELHI: Yudh Seva medal awardee Minty Agarwal, a woman IAF officer who played a key role as flight controller during the aerial combat with Pakistan in February, on Thursday said the experience of being part of the Balakot operation was “unmatchable” to anything in the world. On conferred the coveted military honour, she said

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