The Su-30MKI fighter jet fleet of the Indian Air Force (IAF) is set to be upgraded under a plan – ‘Super Sukhoi Upgrade’ that will include completely new avionics, radars, and electronic warfare suites. Noteworthy, the upgrade plan is likely to cost Rs 60,000 crore approximately and will touch all aspects of the fighter jet…
India’s Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh will visit Italy and France from October 09 to 12, 2023 with the focus to further strengthen defence ties with the two European nations. During the first leg of his two-nation visit, the Raksha Mantri is scheduled to meet Italian Defence Minister Mr Guido Crosetto in Rome. Noteworthy, the…
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan has extended greetings and felicitation to all air warriors, veterans and their families on the 92nd Indian Air Force Day on October 08, 2023. This momentous occasion marks nearly a century of unwavering dedication and unparalleled service of the IAF to the nation. As we celebrate this milestone,…
In a historic moment, Indian Air Force (IAF) unveiled the Air Force’s new ensign at the annual Air Force Day parade at and flypast at Air Force Station Bamrauli, Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh. This is the first time in 72 years that a similar exercise was undertaken by the IAF. The IAF’s move comes over…
Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan assumed charge as Chief of Personnel Indian Navy on 06 Oct 23. The Flag Officer was Commissioned into the Indian Navy on 01 Jul 87 and is a specialist in Communication and Electronic Warfare. He is an alumnus of National Defence Academy, Khadakvasla; the Joint Services Command and Staff College, Shrivenham,…
In consonance with the treaty obligation of India, being a Contracting State to the Cape Town Convention and the Aircraft protocol, the Government of India issued a notification dated 03.10.2023 providing that the moratorium under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 will not apply to aircraft, aircraft engines, airframes and helicopters governed by the Cape…
Building bridges of friendship whilst training young minds of the Indian Navy, ships of First Training Squadron (1TS) – INS Tir, INS Sujata, Sail Training Ship INS Sudarshini and ICGS Sarathi entered Changi, Singapore on 04 Oct 23. During the ships port call, various cross training visits, professional and community interaction activities and sports fixtures…
The Entitlement Rules for Casualty Pension and Disability Compensation Awards to Indian Armed Forces Personnel (ER) and Guide to Medical Officers (Military Pensions) GMO were last promulgated in 2008. Since then, Government of India came out with numerous policy initiatives that significantly altered the conditions of eligibility, entitlement and rates of Death/ Disability Compensation awarded…
Exercising the power bestowed upon it by section 5, sub-section 2 of section 10 and sections 10A, 10B, and 12A of the Aircraft Act, 1934 (22 of 1934), the Indian Ministry of Civil Aviation has notified the new Drone (Amendment) Rules 2023 for drone pilots. After the amendment, it has now been made clear that…
Indian and Nepal held the 15th Meeting of the India-Nepal Bilateral Consultative Group on Security Issues (BCGSI) in Pokhara, Nepal, on October 5, 2023. The meeting covered a wide range of issues relating to mutual security, defence supplies, training and capacity building and joint military exercises. Further, the two sides also discussed exchanges of visits,…
