COVER STORY
The Man for All Seasons
Marshal of the Air Force Arjan Singh DFC steps into immortality
Beyond the Numbers
Sobering thoughts on the IAF’s 85th anniversary
A Tall Order
The IAF has adapted well to latest technology for high altitude operations
Bag of Goodies
The IAF is busy with a variety of necessary procurements
Poised for A Hattrick
Astra-1 BVRAAM, QR-SAM and NG-ARM will be used by a family of precision-guided weapons
View from the US – Friends with Benefits
Any defence contract will be more than transactional
All for a Game
Each air exercise opens new chapter between the participating nations
Hawk Eye on Progress
HAL upgraded Hawk-i brings to the IAF a combat-ready platform
The Specialists
To make air bases in the country more secure, 700 new Garuds are set to be inducted
Future of War
A variety of Electronic Warfare platforms are now available to the IAF
Flying Saviours
The biggest challenge to air maintenance continues to be the weather
Being Human
Indian Air Force’s HADR missions continue to expand
Exchange of Ideas
A seminar discusses the way forward for aerospace industry
INTERVIEWS
The IAF is Interested in Avenger Class of HALE UAV and Will Consider This Case, if Offered by The US
Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa PVSM, AVSM, YSM, VM, ADC
The F/A-18 will provide unmatched benefits to not only the Indian armed forces but also to India’s indigenous aerospace manufacturing sector
President Boeing India, Pratyush Kumar
FEATURE/REPORT
Borders as Fortresses
Integrated border management needs to be developed as part of the national security system
Collaborate, Not Compete
That seems to be the message from DSEi 2017
A Stitch in Time
A new start-up has come up with solutions for wound management
BY INVITATION
Future Ready
Boeing’s KC-46A tanker is more capable, efficient and versatile compared to others
Fighter Par Excellence
F-16 Block 70 stays ahead of its competitors with constant upgradation
COLUMNS
Training Tools
Air Marshal Anil Chopra (retd)
Money Over Matter
Maj. Gen. Mrinal Suman (retd)
More Power to Fire
Maj. Gen. Harsha Kakar (retd)
First Person
Ghazala Wahab
Bottomline
Pravin Sawhney