Of War Games & Defence Diplomacy

Indian armed forces have chalked out a stunning round of combat exercises with foreign forces over the coming several months to use “defence diplomacy” as a tool to bolster national security as well as promote strategic cooperation. Defence ministry officials say the 1.13-million Army alone has planned 14 to 18 exercises with countries ranging from…

Indian Air Force – 75 years

The world’s fourth largest air force, The Indian Air Force (IAF) turned 75 years today. Wanna fight? Jaguar 21 A Mig-29, keeping our offshore oil rigs safe. Mirage 2000, flying in formation The almighty Sukhoi -Su30MK1, armed to the teeth. All pictures courtesy: Bharat Rakshak +++

US$ 10 billion, 126 fighter planes

The world’s 4th largest air force, The Indian Air force has finally put up the Request for Proposal for 126 multi role combat aircraft. The deal is worth an estimated Rs.42,000 crores (US$ 10 billion). A Sukhoi-30MKI of No.20 Squadron armed with five R-77 Adder and six R-73E Training missiles (Bharat Rakshak) In the race…