Simultaneous drilling commenced on Monday at the South Portal, 15 kilometers from Manali, in Himachal Pradesh as well as at the North Portal, joining the Manali-Sarchu road over the Chandra river.
Exercise Garuda reaches endgame
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The exercise Garuda 2010, which began on June 14 at Istres Air Base in France, conducted between the Indian Air Force (IAF), French French Armée de l’Air (ALA) and the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF), is nearing its end now, with over 60 missions successfully flown.
Blog: Honorary commissions in the IAF
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Tendulkar will be the 22nd person to be granted an honorary commissions in the IAF. Here’s a list of those commissioned before him.
Afghan Army to train in India
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The Indian Army is to provide basic training to officers and men of the Afghan National Army (ANA) in India. This training is expected to begin by August and will be conducted at various regimental training centers of the Indian Army.
IAF begins C-17 trials
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) began the trials of the C-17 strategic lift aircraft on Monday. The aircraft will be required to land in high altitude airfields, switch off and take off again. Load carrying capability and expeditionary landing and take off ability is also likely to be examined hands-on by IAF pilots.
Navy checks out Malaysian Scorpene
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The Indian Navy recently got a chance to run its eye over the Royal Malaysian Navy’s Scorpene submarine KD (Kapal Diraja or Royal Ship) Tun Razzaq, which arrived at Kochi on Friday, en route to Malaysia.
Blog: Ex Rwandan India envoy survives shooting
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The report says he was shot outside his home, in his car and says Nyamwasa’s wife believes Rwandan President Paul Kagame to have been responsible for the hit.
F/A-18 as good as 5th gen: US Navy
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The US Navy has compared the Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet to fifth generation fighter aircraft, making a strong pitch for its selection in the 126 Medium Multi Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) contest of the Indian Air Force (IAF). It also said intends to keep the aircraft in service beyond 2035.
Blog: Football and fighters
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The Brazil-North Korea pre-game rituals will include two South African Air Force Gripen fighters buzzing the stadium.
Exercise Garuda begins
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The fourth round of the Indo-French air exercise Garuda began today at Istres Air Base in Southern France.
French Mistral-class in Kochi
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The French Naval Ship Tonnerre, a Mistral-class vessel was berthed at Kochi today.
Boeing starts war gaming den
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The US defense major Boeing has started an Analysis and Experimentation Center in Bangalore in partnership with the Indian government-owned defense company Bharat Electronics Limited. The center will conduct studies for clients that require projections of play-outs of future conflict scenario.
Navy trains Mauritius CG in anti-piracy ops
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A team of Indian Naval Marine Commandos has completed the training of Mauritius National Coast Guard commandos in anti-piracy and diving operations.
Blog: Towards Indian GI Janes
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A middle ground has to be found with the ultimate and long-term aim of making, not only officers, but all ranks of all arms and services of the armed forces, wherever feasible, open for recruitment to women.
Extract: Indo-US Joint Statement
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They recognized the scope for enhancement of defense trade between both countries to the mutual benefit of both sides.
