83rd Indian Air Force day is celebrated in the entire nation. The celebration showed various aspects and revealed many corners of it. Well, it is good to some extent as it will increase the craze of the Air Force in youth. The Indian Air Force has gathered much fame on its day and stole the show with its beasts flying in the air. Some important things happened around this Air Force day. Here we are discussing them.
Tejas induction – With the celebration of Indian Air Force day, Tejas also got its name hanging around the Air Force. The government has rejected the Indian Air Force’s requirement of additional Rafale as 36 Rafales are not enough and suggested the induction of homemade Tejas jets. DRDO has claimed that at least 5 Tejas will be there in the next celebration of Indian Air Force day, 2016. Indian Air Force’s reluctance in Tejas has made the issue a bit sour. Finally, the induction of 7 MK I-A Tejas was approved to overcome the shortage of jets Indian Air Force. The aim of its development was to replace the aging aircrafts of Indian Air Force like MIG-21. A new version of Tejas i.e. Mark-II is under construction and is expected to erase all shortcomings of previous versions of Tejas.
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Women as Fighter pilots – with the celebration of 83rd Indian Air Force day, air marshal Arup Raha announced that Indian Air Force is planning to induct women as fighter pilots. Many obstacles have been encountered yet on this issue. In the case of captivity by the enemy or long duration of the fight and many other problems are there on the way. Defense minister Manohar Parrikar supports woman’s combat role in Indian Air Force. Further decisions will be taken after discussion by officials.
Chinook and Apache Deal– Modi – Obama talks that took place last month were fruitful for the Air Force as India had a deal with US for purchasing 15 Chinook and 22 Apache helicopters. The deal costs $ 3 billion or approximately 20,000 cr. As per the sources, one deal way signed for purchasing Chinooks between MoD and Boeing and for Apaches, 2 deals were signed, one between MoD and Boeing and another between both the governments. The advanced helicopters will make Indian Air Force more strong simultaneously bolstering India US relations
Radar integration worth Rs 8,000 cr – Indian Air Force has signed deal with Bharat electronics limited (BEL) for integrating all defense and civil radars. Of the total 4 new nodes, 3 will be in eastern, southern and central areas of Indian and one will be in Andaman and Nicobar Island. After integration, the air headquarters will get the entire condition of air.
The Indian Air Force is heading towards making itself more powerful and broad. Presence of cricket legend Sachin Tendulakr during the celebration of IAF day, motivated the youth along with that, IAF has started a bus to attract youth toward Indian Air Force. The bus has simulator zones and models of aircrafts and Glaston goggles. The games released by Indian Air Force last year were also praised. Well, the IAF has led India to conquer many battles and its advancement will result into a strong India.
