Rafael verdict: Rajnath, Dhanoa terms it as ‘vindication’ of government’s stand; Nadda seeks Rahul Gandhi’s apology
A three-judge bench headed by the Chief Justice of India (CJI), Ranjan Gogoi, dismissed all the petitions filed into the matter.
A three-judge bench headed by the Chief Justice of India (CJI), Ranjan Gogoi, dismissed all the petitions filed into the matter.
India had in 2015 signed a multi-billion dollar contract with the US government and Boeing for 22 Apache helicopters.
The IAF had signed a multi-billion dollar contract with the US government and Boeing Ltd in September 2015 for 22 Apache helicopters.
The Indian Air Force Chief is also a MiG-21 pilot and had flown the planes during the 1999 Kargil war while commanding the 17 Squadron, during the war.
The Indian Air Force has already completed preparations, including readying required infrastructure and training of pilots, to welcome the fighter aircraft.
The ACM took three sorties in the Soviet-era fighter jet, which was recently in the news due to the heroism of Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman.
Speaking on MiG-21 Bison, Dhanoa said the aircraft is a capable one and that it has been upgraded, has better radar, air-to-air missiles and advanced weapons system.
The air warriors took to the skies on Su-30Mki, MiG-27, MiG-29 Upgrades, LCA-Tejas, Mirage-2000, MiG-21 Bison, Jaguars, Hawks, AN-32, C-130J and also the weaponised version of the indigenously built ALH Rudra helicopters along with Mi-17 V5s, as they were also spotted doing combat and heliborne operations at the do.
The conference was inaugurated by Minister of State for Defence Subhash Bhamre at the Air Force headquarters here.
Speaking at a function at the Hindon Air Force base here to officers and personnel to mark the 86th anniversary of the IAF, he said the Air Force was "in the process of acquiring new combat systems. The acquisition of 36 Rafale aircraft, the S-400 missile systems, Apache attack helicopters and Chinook heavy lift helicopters would further enhance our capabilities."
