Days before he retires, HAL chairman Ashok Baweja has managed to realise a personally long-held dream — to create a state-of-the-art helicopter training facility in […]
Outgoing HAL Chief kick-starts chopper school in B’lore Read More »
In February 2007, in a column in the Indian Express, I wrote about how the UPA government’s decision to stick to protocol and designate, for
Air Marshal Pradeep Vasant Naik has been appointed the next Chief of Air Staff (CAS). He takes office on May 31, with the retirement of
Air Marshal PV Naik to be next IAF chief Read More »
It goes without saying that there are few things less reliable than a politician before elections. However, it was no less than the BJP’s prime
Advani promises military veterans One-Rank One-Pension Read More »
A delegation of military veterans, led by former Deputy Chief Lt Gen Raj Kadyan, was finally given audience by President Pratibha Patil today. The Indian
Protesting Veterans finally get audience with Prez Read More »
A few assorted pictures of IAC drydock, the inaugural block, other blocks waiting to be lowered, and a picture of Chief of Naval Staff Admiral
Photos: Last batch of photos from Cochin Shipyard Read More »
The Express has reported today on the government’s extension to Dr S Prahlada (in photo), Chief Controller at DRDO looking after the crucial functions of
DRDO’s Prahlada gets second extension Read More »
Hindustan Times defence correspondent Rahul Singh wrote this superbly evocative piece on his fighter flights at Aero India 09. Rahul flew both the F-16 Block
Hindustan Times correspondent flies into 9G club! Read More »
These are more professional photos, taken by Lockheed-Martin’sin-house photographer.
Photos: Flying in the F-16 Block 60! Read More »
