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Hasimara and Third Degree in 1998

Mar 18, 2007

Here is an amazing account I received from a retired Air Marshal recently about some of the things that happened in 1997-98 when the government cleared apparently skewed pay structures favouring fighter pilots. Deep insights into the fall-out of one…

First LCA Tejas Squadron at Sulur?

First LCA Tejas Squadron at Sulur?

Mar 17, 2007

IAF chief Air Chief Marshal SP Tyagi said on March 12 that the Air Force station at Sulur (Western Tamil Nadu) was being developed into what will be the HAL Light Combat Aircraft’s first user base. The Kangayampalayam village-based station…

The Tale of the Indian Navy and the E-2 Hawkeye 2000

The Tale of the Indian Navy and the E-2 Hawkeye 2000

Mar 15, 2007

Just over two years ago, HAL signed an agreement with Northrop Grumman Corp. to “work together on projects of mutual benefit”. This, their press release at the time said, would result in getting HAL on board the E-2C Hawkeye aircraft…

What about the transports?

What about the transports?

Mar 15, 2007

For all the build-up and anticipation about the medium multi role combat aircraft (MMRCA) contract for 126 fighters, the IAF’s other backbone is conveniently shuffled to the end of the queue. It’s definitely worth spending a little time focusing on…

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