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51 IAF aircraft will participate in the Republic Day parade; 13 helicopters and one heritage aircraft included

Republic Day: The Indian Air Force‘s Wing Commander Manish has provided extensive details about the Republic Day Parade. 51 aircraft in all would take part in the Republic Day parade, he said. Of these 51 aircraft, 29 are fighters, 8 are transports, and 13 are helicopters.

Let us inform you that the major feature of this year’s Republic Day will be weaponry Made in India. During the procession, indigenous weapons including the anti-tank missile Nag, the Pinaka multibarrel rocket launcher, and the LCH Prachanda helicopter will be on show.

“C-295 aircraft will take part in the Republic Day parade for the first time,” stated Wing Commander Manish. In this ceremony, the Indian Air Force will also present Tangail Airdrop. Additionally, he disclosed that LCA Tejas will be taking part in the Republic Parade for the first time. Tejas formation will be flown by four aircraft.

The Indian Air Force’s marching contingent in the Republic Day Parade will be led by Squadron Leader Rashmi Thakur. Alongside him will be Flight Lieutenant Kirti Rohil, Squadron Leader Pratithi Ahluwalia, and Squadron Leader Sumita Yadav. As the tri-service contingent’s supernumerary officer, Flight Lieutenant Srishti Verma will march.

In addition to these weapons, there will be displays of Made in India weapons such as the T-90 tank, the BMP-2 infantry combat vehicle, drone jammers, advanced all-terrain bridges, surface-to-air missiles, and multifunction radars.

At #RepublicDayparade, a total of 51 #IAF aircraft comprising 29 fighter aircraft, eight transport aircraft, 13 helicopters and one heritage aircraft will participate in flypast.

Rafel, Sukhoi, Jaguar, C-295, C-17, LCH Prachand helicopter and Mig-29 aircraft will be part of… pic.twitter.com/wEaSZpxwJq
— IANS (@ians_india) January 19, 2024

India’s DRDO today successfully flight-tested the new generation Akash (AKASH-NG) missile

Today, India’s DRDO successfully tested the New Generation AKASH (AKASH-NG) missile in flight. The test was carried out against a fast-moving, very low-altitude unmanned aerial target at dawn from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha. The weapon system successfully intercepted and destroyed the target during the flight test.

The information gathered by several radars, telemetry, and electro-optical tracking systems that ITR, Chandipur, deployed was also used to validate the system’s performance. Senior representatives from the Indian Air Force (IAF), Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL), Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL), and DRDO saw the flying test.

Mantri Raksha Regarding the flight test, Shri Rajnath Singh has expressed gratitude to the IAF, PSUs, DRDO, and industry. According to him, the system’s successful development will improve the nation’s air defense capabilities even further.

Modern missile systems like the AKASH-NG system can intercept fast-moving, nimble aircraft threats. The user trials are now possible because of the successful flying test.

#WATCH | India's DRDO conducted a successful flight test of the New Generation AKASH (AKASH-NG) missile today. The test was conducted at AM from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha against a high-speed unmanned aerial target at very low altitude. During… pic.twitter.com/LVr3ly0hEk
— ANI (@ANI) January 12, 2024

Pilatus plane crashes during training, two pilots seriously injured, Court of Inquiry ordered

IAF Plane Crash: At the Air Force Academy in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, a Pilatus aircraft crashed while being trained. There were two pilots injuries with this. At 8:55 a.m., the aircraft crashed while being trained at the Air Force Academy.

According to an Indian Air Force official, a Pilatus PC 7 MK II aircraft crashed this morning during a normal training flight from AFA Hyderabad. In a statement, the Indian Air Force confirmed that both pilots were fatally injured. There is one cadet and one instructor among the pilots.

According to the official, no civilian life or property was harmed. It has been ordered that a Court of Inquiry investigate the accident’s cause.

#WATCH | A Pilatus PC 7 Mk II aircraft met with an accident today morning during a routine training sortie from AFA, Hyderabad. Both pilots onboard the aircraft sustained fatal injuries. No damage to any civil life or property has been reported: Indian Air Force officials https://t.co/EbRlfdILfg pic.twitter.com/Eu65ldloo6
— ANI (@ANI) December 4, 2023

C-295 transport aircraft will join the Indian Air Force, Rajnath Singh will hand over this aircraft to the Air Force

The Indian Air Force will get its first C-295 transport aircraft in an official ceremony today. At a ceremony at Hindon Airbase in Ghaziabad, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh will deliver C-295 transport aircraft to the Air Force.

Rajnath Singh, the defense minister, will deliver the C-295 aircraft to the Air Force. 56 C-295 aircraft will be delivered to the Indian Air Force. At Hindon Airbase, Drone Shakti 2023 will be launched, and afterward, the accomplishments of indigenous drones will be displayed.

The Indian Air Force will double its strength with the introduction of C-295 aircraft. The C-295’s top speed is 482 kilometers per hour. The C-295 aircraft can fly up to 13 thousand feet in the air. The C-295 plane can transport 24 stretchers, 44 paratroopers, and 71 soldiers. 56 C-295 aircraft have been delivered to India for a total of Rs 21 thousand 935 crore. They are equipped with indigenous electronic warfare systems.

#WATCH | Defence Minister Rajnath Singh at the formal induction of the C-295 transport aircraft into the Indian Air Force pic.twitter.com/I8jb9tVo8L
— ANI (@ANI) September 25, 2023

Varun Tej and Manushi Chhillar’s Aerial Action Drama “Operation Valentine” Set to Soar into Cinemas on December 8, 2023

Fans of both Telugu and Bollywood cinema are in for a treat as the highly anticipated film, “Operation Valentine,” starring Varun Tej and Manushi Chhillar, is all set to hit the big screens on December 8, 2023.

With its simultaneous shooting in both Hindi and Telugu languages, “Operation Valentine” marks Varun Tej’s Hindi film debut. Featuring high-flying action sequences that commemorate the heroic efforts of the Indian Air Force, the movie promises an exhilarating cinematic experience. Known for his advertising work, Shakti Pratap Singh Hada is making his directorial debut with this ambitious project.

With Nandakumar Abbineni and God Bless Entertainment among its co-producers, “Operation Valentine” is produced by Sony Pictures International Productions and Renaissance Pictures.

VARUN TEJ – MANUSHI CHHILLAR: TELUGU – HINDI FILM TITLED ‘OPERATION VALENTINE’… 8 DEC RELEASE… #VarunTej and #ManushiChhillar starrer – an aerial action drama based on #IndianAirForce – gets a title and unveils the release date: #OperationValentine will land in *cinemas* on 8… pic.twitter.com/Do43u5Gdj9
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) August 14, 2023

MIG-21 aircraft of IAF crashes in Hanumangarh, Rajasthan, two killed

MIG-21 Crash in Rajasthan: In Hanumangarh, Rajasthan, a MiG-21 fighter jet crashed on Monday morning.

Information indicates that the fighter jet crashed into a house in Bahalol Nagar. It resulted in the deaths of two persons. By using a parachute to jump off the aircraft, the pilot managed to save his own life. A fighter plane from the Indian Air Force was destroyed close to Dabli in Hanumangarh.

#WATCH | Indian Air Force MiG-21 fighter aircraft crashed near Hanumangarh in Rajasthan. The aircraft had taken off from Suratgarh. The pilot is safe. More details awaited: IAF Sources pic.twitter.com/0WOwoU5ASi
— ANI (@ANI) May 8, 2023

On Air Force Day, the nation will display valor in the skies; 80 aircraft will be involved in the air show

The nation is prepared to display its bravery on October 8th, which is Air Force Day. At the Sukhna Lake complex in Chandigarh, the Air Force Day flypast will feature about 80 military planes and helicopters. To commemorate its 90th anniversary, the Indian Air Force (IAF) will perform brilliantly at the Air Show with a variety of aircraft. The IAF has opted to hold the annual Air Force Day parade and flyover outside of Delhi-NCR for the first time.

Rajnath Singh, the defence minister, and President Draupadi Murmu will attend the air show at Sukhna Lake. A special guest will attend the fly-by, which is being conducted by the president. An Air Force parade will be held at the installation before the air show on Saturday morning. In charge of the parade will be Air Chief Marshal VR Choudhary. At the event, the Air Force Chief, according to him, would give Air Force members a new combat uniform.

On Air Force Day, my greetings to the courageous air warriors and their families. In line with the motto of नभः स्पृशं दीप्तम्, the Indian Air Force has shown exceptional dexterity for decades. They have secured the nation and also shown remarkable human spirit during disasters. pic.twitter.com/6g9twDJAGx
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) October 8, 2022

Fly past is special in many ways

A modern light helicopter, the MK-4, will fly past Rudra during the parade, according to the official. The mechanical transport team will display vehicle disassembly and assembly for a brief period of time during the event, followed by a demonstration from the Vayu Warriors drill squad. On Sukhna Lake, a fly-by will be planned later in the day.

These aircraft will be part of the flypast

In addition to the Prachanda, another newly inducted Light Combat Helicopter (LCH), will display its aerial abilities during the flypast. Along with “Prachanda,” other LCAs taking part in the flypast include the Tejas, Sukhoi, MiG-29, Jaguar, Rafale, IL-76, C-130J, and Hawk. Advanced light helicopters including the Dhruv, Chinook, Apache, and Mi-17 will also take part in the aerial display. AN-32 aircraft will descend with the ‘Akash Ganga’ paratroopers to start the flypast.