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Abhinandan Varthaman can fly again if he’s fit – IAF chief

2019-03-042019-03-04 | Trisha Thomas

The head of Indian Air Force today said that Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman can join back his old unit immediately if he’s declared fit by the doctors. Addressing a press conference, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa said the IAF won’t make any changes to his deployment status based purely on recent events. However, he said, […]

India loses 35 defence aircraft, 14 pilots to crashes in 3 years

2017-12-212017-12-21 | Sanjay Kumar

A total of 35 aircraft — including fighter jets — have crashed in India over the last three years, the ministry of defence said. The 35 aircraft included 11 helicopters belonging to various divisions of the defence forces. A total of 14 pilots lost their lives in these accidents, the ministry said. The fighter jets […]