IAF Statement: Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne, the Chief of the Air Staff, inaugurated the new Medium Lift Helicopter (MLH) Complex for raising the new Mi-17 V 5 helicopter unit at Phalodi today. Inauguration of these Pre-engineered hangars, biggest of their type in the IAF, would add to the operational capabilities of this new air base. The Air Chief was briefed about the operational activities undertaken by the Station. The base would be utilized during the forthcoming exercises – Iron Fist on 22 Feb 2013 and Live Wire in March 2013.
plz provide some info regarding Rafale-HAL controversy, & what possible breakthrough is possible.
The geniuses at IAF are willing to base a chopper squadron near the Pak border, but will base Tejas' first squadron in far away Tamil Nadu.
Sigh..
How long will this survive if a war will start? I hope it is well hidden otherwise these transport choppers will face more then a few problems. I surely hope apache and mki squadron will be based here in the future.
2 indian soldiers having been mutilated by pakis crossing the loc. How far these helicopter squadron would help prevent these gruesome mindset. All the best to the squadron. Salute the Brave hearts protecting the corrupt politicians.
Flying ducks. They will be shot down by stinger missiles supplied by US in abundance. Taliban and paki army have merged to have a single mindset.