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Michaung: Navy rescues stranded people in flooded Chennai; Over 700 shifted to safer places

Several areas in Chennai including Jerusalem College of Engineering remain inundated on Thursday as the city continues to face massive waterlogging. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Cyclone Michaung effect: Chennai continues to reel under waterlogging; Defence Minister to conduct aerial survey today

Several areas in Chennai continued to reel under severe waterlogging conditions on Thursday caused due to heavy rainfall in the region following Cyclone Michaung's landfall two days ago. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Telangana: Two pilots killed as Indian Air Force aircraft crashes in Medak

Two Indian Air Force (IAF) pilots were killed in action when their Pilatus trainer aircraft crashed at Toopran town in Medak. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Two pilots killed in an Indian Air Force trainer aircraft crash in Telangana’s Medak

Two IAF pilots killed in crash of Pilatus pc-7 Mark ll trainer aircraft near Hyderabad, Telangana. Incident occurred during routine training sortie from Air Force Academy. No damage to civil life or property reported. Court of Inquiry ordered to ascertain cause of accident.

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Defence Ministry clears procurement of 97 Tejas LCA for IAF, over 150 Prachand helicopters

In major decisions, the Defence Ministry on Thursday cleared the proposal for acquiring 97 Light Combat Aircraft Mark 1A fighter jets for the Indian Air Force at a cost of around Rs 65,000 crore. Read Further on Dynamite News:

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Air connectivity being planned for Thanjavur

TN govt working to get passenger air connectivity for Thanjavur. Industries Minister T.R.B. Rajaa met Defence Secretary & Civil Aviation Sec. to expedite work. AAI has 26.5 acres of land & proposed to develop airport as civil enclave. TN govt helping to construct 4-lane approach road. Project to boost economic…

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Tamil Nadu Police drop action in chopper crash that killed Gen. Bipin Rawat

Tamil Nadu Police have dropped further action in the IAF helicopter crash that killed India’s first Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, and others in 2021

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IAF flies PM Modi on a Tejas aircraft over Bengaluru for 30 minutes

PM Modi co-pilots Tejas, 1st PM to do so. Attired in G-suit, he flew for a few mins. Tejas designed & developed by ADA & HAL, part of IAF fleet for 7 yrs. IAF has ordered 83 LCA Mk-1A with updated avionics & BVR missile capability. Foreign dignitaries have flown…

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IDF Fortifies Positions And Remains Vigilant During Impending Ceasefire

Israel Defense Forces prepare for defensive posture as Gaza ceasefire approaches

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Analysis: How Israel could gain from a pause in the Gaza war

A break in hostilities could benefit Israel militarily, even though it could hurt Prime Minister Netanyahu politically.

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A renewed focus on emerging technologies

Fully realising the potential of emerging technologies in military requires altering existing organisations and approaches

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Indian Air Force's Surya Kiran team puts up spectacular show ahead of World Cup final

Ahmedabad: Surya Kiran Acrobatic Team of IAF put on a 10-min show b4 World Cup final. Nine Hawk Mk-132 SKAT aircrafts made history. 52nd Squadron pilots performed in Hawk advanced trainer jets. India, w/ 10 consecutive wins, and Australia, w/ 8-game winning spree, in final.

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Important to invest in new, disruptive technologies: IAF chief

Air Chief Marshal Chaudhari stressed the need for investing in new and disruptive technologies to enable armed forces to emerge victorious in future conflicts. He said a joint effort from all stakeholders, including defence PSU's, private industries, academia, is required.

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Morning digest | Over 74% voter turnout recorded in Chhattisgarh, M.P. Assembly polls; six militants killed in J&K operations, and more

The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on November 18, 2023

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IAF training exercise at Suryalanka from December 4 to 22

Govt grants permission for IAF SAGW units to conduct operational training exercise at Suryalanka station in Bapatla district from Dec 4-22. Aircrafts to reach venue Nov 29-30. People of Bapatla & nearby villages alerted to exercise.

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In five-hour operation, IAF airlifts 27.5 tonnes of critical equipment for Uttarakhand rescue efforts

IAF undertook three missions with C-130 transport aircraft and airlifted 27.5 tonnes of critical rescue equipment into this short airstrip.

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IAF choppers made 404 sorties to ferry polling staff in Naxal-hit Bastar during Chhattisgarh 1st phase elections: Official

IAF conducted 404 sorties with 8 MI-17 choppers for 6 days in Naxal-affected Bastar division for Chhattisgarh polls, ferrying 853 polling team members to 43 locations. 860 polling party members were sent to 156 polling stations in 5 districts. IAF's effort ensured smooth conduct of polls despite Naxalite attacks in…

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IAF choppers made 404 sorties to ferry polling staff in Naxal-hit Bastar during Chhattisgarh 1st phase elections: Official

The Indian Air Force conducted 404 sorties with eight MI-17 choppers for six days, ferrying polling parties along with voting machines in Naxal-affected Bastar division during the recently held first phase of Chhattisgarh polls, a senior election official said on Friday.

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How are the MiG-21 fighter jets being phased out? | Explained

IAF's MiG-21s served for 58 yrs, No. 4 squadron longest. IAF now has two MiG-21 squadrons, to be replaced by LCA Mk1A by 2025. MiG-21s participated in major conflicts, had significant effect in 1971 & 1999 wars. IAF has inducted two squadrons of LCA Tejas & two of Rafale. ACM…

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IAF phases out Mig-21 fighter squadron based at Uttarlai in Rajasthan

IAF phases out 4th Mig-21 squadron, leaving two in service. Indigenous LCA-MK1A to replace them by 2025. Last flight of MiG-21 Bison marks end of era. A total of 97 additional MK1A jets to be procured to fill the gap.

Zenger

Israeli Air Force Targets And Eliminates Senior Hamas Commanders As Rocket Attacks Intensify

IAF strikes against Hamas leaders escalate as terror organization launches long-range rockets

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IAF signs contract with Indian manufacturer for Automatic Weather Stations procurement

The Indian Air Force recently signed a contract with an Indian manufacturer for the procurement of Automatic Weather Stations at 82 IAF locations, according to an official statement from the IAF.

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Army gears up to induct first lot of Apache attack helicopters from February 2024 onwards

Army gears up to induct 1st lot of AH-64E Apache attack helicopters in Feb 2024; DAC to take up case for 156 indigenous LCH next week. Apaches to be deployed in desert sector; LCH to augment firepower of IAF & Army in high-altitude areas. Armed with 20mm nose gun, 70mm…

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Army to start phasing out Cheetah, Chetak helicopters from 2027

Army to phase out Cheetah, Chetak helicopters in 2027; replace with indigenously-developed LUH. TTL of Cheetah, Chetak helicopters to end in 2027; Army to replace with indigenously-developed LUH. Army to phase out vintage Cheetah, Chetak helicopters in 2027; replace with indigenously-developed LUH. On completion of Total Technical Life in 2027,…

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Sikkim CM Prem Singh Tamang visits flood-ravaged Chungthang, takes stock of relief effort

The Chief Minister also took stock of the relief effort there and interacted with the affected families. Read further on Dynamite News:

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