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Russia delivers fourth squadron of AI-enabled S-400 air defence system

Russia delivers fourth squadron of AI-enabled S-400 air defence system

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The delivery is part of a $5.43 billion agreement signed between India and Russia in 2018 for the acquisition of five S-400 regimental systems. File. | Photo Credit: AFP India has received the fourth squadron of the Russia-made S-400 air defence system, strengthening the country’s long-range air defence network. The system arrived from Russia as scheduled in May, and is expected to be deployed in an operational area shortly, sources in the defence sector said. The delivery is part of a $5.43 billion agreement signed between India and Russia in 2018 for the acquisition of five S-400 regimental systems. Three S-400 squadrons have already been inducted into service; the fourth has now arrived, following delays linked to the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The remaining squadron under the original contract is expected to be delivered in 2027, officials said. Deliveries are now back on schedule. The S-400 will be integrated with AI-enabled decision-support capabilities aimed at improving threat prioritisation and target selection, senior defence officials said. “AI-enabled targeting will assist operators in identifying and prioritising aerial threats. All …

Sunny Deol’s 1997 Film Border Was Inspired By Director JP Dutta’s Real Brother – Meet Squadron Leader Deepak Dutta

Sunny Deol’s 1997 Film Border Was Inspired By Director JP Dutta’s Real Brother – Meet Squadron Leader Deepak Dutta

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Border Was Inspired By Squadron Leader Deepak Dutta, JP Dutta’s Brother! ( Photo Credit – YouTube ) It was 1997 when Indian Cinema witnessed one of the greatest war films that was ever made. JP Dutta surprised everyone with Border, starring Sunny Deol, Akshaye Khanna, Suniel Shetty, and Jackie Shroff. The film was high on patriotism and valor. It was based on the India-Pakistan war of 1971, which was fought in Longewala. While we have all cheered for Sunny Deol’s Major Kuldip Singh Chandpuri and the brave soldiers of the Longewala post, do you know that the soul of JP Dutta’s 1997 masterpiece wasn’t just found in history books? It was born out of a personal tragedy and a legacy of valor within the director’s own family. The real hero who inspired the story of Border was JP Dutta‘s brother, Squadron Leader Deepak Dutta, who fought the battle of Longewala in 1971. In fact, it was he who narrated the war and its happenings to the director! However, since the Government does not allow the …

PIB debunks fake news, IAF Squadron Leader Shivani Singh NOT captured in Pakistan

PIB debunks fake news, IAF Squadron Leader Shivani Singh NOT captured in Pakistan

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The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has busted the rumours circulating on social media platforms regarding the capture of an Indian Air Force female in Pakistan. New Delhi: Amid rising military confrontation between Pakistan and India, several pro-Pakistan social media handles are spreading fake news as they claimed that an Indian Air Force pilot has been captured in Pakistan. One of the posts claimed that an Indian female Air Force pilot squadron leader, Shivani Singh, has been captured in Pakistan. “There are news that Indian Female Air Force pilot squadron leader Shivani Singh captuted in Pakistan while she jumped from the jet, her is a video too watch out,” the post claimed. However, the fact-checking unit of the Press Information Bureau (PIB) stated that the claim is FAKE. “Indian Female Air Force pilot has NOT been captured,” it stated.  PIB has urged citizens to be careful and ignore such information and not share such unverified messages further. Earlier, a post claimed that three fighter jets of the Indian Air Force (IAF) crashed in different areas of …

Sky Force: Know all about Squadron Leader Ajjamada Boppayya Devayya who inspired Veer Pahariya’s character in film co-starring Akshay Kumar

Sky Force: Know all about Squadron Leader Ajjamada Boppayya Devayya who inspired Veer Pahariya’s character in film co-starring Akshay Kumar

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A couple of days ago, Veer Pahariya took over cinemas across the country with his debut movie, Sky Force. In the action-drama film, he is playing T. Krishna Vijaya (Tabby), inspired by war hero Ajjamada Boppayya Devayya. Let’s take a look at the life and story of the Maha Vir Chakra awardee, whose tale continues to inspire millions of youngsters. Read on! After the release of Sky Force, everyone was intrigued to know more about Squadron Leader Ajjamada Boppayya Devayya and his life story. For the unknown, he was one of the key players during the 1965 India-Pakistan War. Commissioned into the Indian Air Force (IAF) as a pilot, he was an instructor at the Air Force Flying College. Despite being on stand-by during the 1965 war, he joined the air battle with his Mystere IVa fighter bomber. While fighting the Sargodha battle in the air, he was intercepted by a Pakistani pilot who damaged Devayya’s plane. However, the IAF officer still managed to shoot the Pak plane (PAF F-104 Starfighter) down. He himself went …

Squadron Leader Mohana Singh becomes the first woman fighter pilot in LCA Tejas fighter fleet

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Squadron Leader Mohana Singh. File. | Photo Credit: PTI Squadron Leader Mohana Singh has become the first woman fighter pilot to join the elite 18 ‘Flying Bullets’ squadron, operating India’s indigenously ‘Made in India’ LCA Tejas fighter jet’s squadron. One of the first female fighter pilots of the country, Squadron Leader Singh has shattered glass ceilings once again. Her remarkable feat underscores the Indian Air Force’s commitment to gender equality and empowerment. The officer was part of the recent exercise, ‘Tarang Shakti’ in Jodhpur, where she was part of the historic flight by three Vice Chiefs of the three forces. Sqn Ldr Mohana Singh was part of the first group of three women who became fighter pilots in the Indian Air Force. Mohana Singh’s other two female compatriots, Sqn Ldr Bhawna Kanth and Sqn Ldr Avni Chaturvedi are now flying the Su-30 MKI fighter jets in the western desert. Up until recently, she was flying the MiG-21s and was recently posted to the LCA squadron deployed in Naliya air base in the Gujarat sector along …

Squadron Leader Mohana Singh becomes first woman pilot to fly fighter jet Tejas – India TV

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Image Source : ANI Squadron Leader Mohana Singh Squadron Leader Mohana Singh has scripted history as she became the first female fighter pilot in India to fly the indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas. She has joined the elite 18 ‘Flying Bullets’ squadron, which operates the LCA Tejas.  She was the first woman fighter pilot to be inducted into a fighter squadron about eight years ago. Mohana Singh was part of the initial trio of female fighter pilots in the Indian Air Force, alongside Squadron Leaders Bhawana Kanth and Avni Chaturvedi. In the early days, the three pilots flew various aircraft from the Air Force’s fighter fleet. Currently, Kanth and Chaturvedi are flying the Su-30 MKI fighter jets in the western desert. Mohana Singh fly Tejas The officer participated in the recent ‘Tarang Shakti’ exercise (a multi-phase military exercise) in Jodhpur, where she took part in a historic flight alongside the three Vice Chiefs of the Armed Forces. Until recently, she was flying the MiG-21s and has now been posted to the LCA squadron stationed …

Indian Army Raises 1st Apache Attack Helicopter Squadron Near Pakistan Border

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Indian Army raised its first Apache attack helicopter squadron in the desert sector. New Delhi: In a major capability boost, the Indian Army on Friday raised its first Apache attack helicopter squadron in the desert sector in Jodhpur near the Pakistan front. The squadron was raised today in Jodhpur in the presence of Director General Indian Army Aviation Lt Gen Ajay Suri and officials from the original manufacturer Boeing along with other senior officials, Indian Army Officials told ANI. The Indian Army Apache helicopters would camouflage desert colours and the first batch of choppers would arrive and join the fleet by May this year, they said. There is a slight delay in view of the ongoing global security situation but they are now on track, the officials said. Earlier, the Indian Army has signed a contract to acquire six Apache helicopters from the US. Also known as the ‘tanks in the air’, these advanced attack helicopters will land at the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) Hindon Air Force Station and then will be deployed in Jodhpur …

Navy to raise first MH-60R Seahawk squadron in Kochi on March 6 | Latest News India

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The Indian Navy on Sunday announced that it will raise the first squadron of MH-60R Seahawk helicopters, imported from the US, at INS Garuda in Kochi on March 6, strengthening its anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare and surveillance capabilities. The advanced weapons, sensors and avionics suite make the Seahawks ideal for the Indian Navy’s maritime security needs. The first Seahawk squadron will be raised with the six helicopters that have been delivered to the navy, HT has learnt. The navy ordered 24 Lockheed Martin-Sikorsky MH-60R multi-role helicopters from the US four years ago to modernise its ageing helicopter fleet. Hindustan Times – your fastest source for breaking news! Read now. All helicopters will be delivered by 2025. “The Indian Navy is set to witness a significant surge in its maritime prowess with the induction of the Seahawks. The helicopter is designed for anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, search and rescue, medical evacuation and vertical replenishment,” navy spokesperson Commander Vivek Madhwal said in a statement. The helicopter has been rigorously tested in Indian conditions and is fully integrated …

Hrithik Roshan Shares BTS Video of Squadron Leader Patty’s Journey, Calls His Character ‘Fighter’

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Last Updated: February 09, 2024, 17:24 IST Hrithik Roshan shares Squadron Leader Shamsher Pathania’s journey Hrithik Roshan took to his social handle to share the video. Siddharth Anand, Deepika Padukone, Anil Kapoor have praised Hrithik for his dedication Hrithik Roshan and Deepika Padukone starrer Fighter has been getting an overwhelming response from the audience. The aerial action thriller, released on January 25, is ruling at the box office. Well, to increase more excitement level, Hrithik Roshan shared a BTS video of his character Squadron Leader Shamsher Pathania aka Patty. He also called him Fighter as he penned a long note. Taking to his Instagram handle, Hrithik Roshan takes his fans into the world of Patty. Right from physical transformation to ground training, the actor showed how much effort he has out in to make his character more lively. Siddharth Anand, Deepika Padukone, Anil Kapoor, and others all have praised Hrithik for his dedication in the video. “The dichotomy of Squadron Leader Shamsher Pathania took me some time to wrap my head around. Call him Patty …

Watch: Squadron Leader `Minni` aka Deepika Padukone in the recent `Fighter` BTS

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Siddharth Anand`s directorial `Fighter` is constantly registering phenomenal growth at the box office. While the audience saw some nail-biting action sequences in the film with a sheer fervor of patriotism, the performance of the cast also impressed the masses. The leading lady of `Fighter,` Deepika Padukone has given an example of her unbeatable action prowess as Squadron Leader `Minni` in the film. Imbibing the true spirit of a Fighter, the actress truly portrayed every emotion correctly on the screen. Be it watching her performing aerial action on the screen, to her romantic and fun-loving side to her vulnerable side, or her sheer pride towards the nation, Deepika has indeed won hearts in every frame.  Taking through the journey of the making of Squadron Leader `Minni` aka Deepika, the makers shared a BTS video. Deepika`s determination is visible. She is so on point, all into her character, from perfecting the body language to capturing the emotional strength, Deepika proved she is just perfect for the role of an air warrior.  Taking to social media, the makers …