October 2018
Cover Story
Secure Skies
Indian Air Force celebrates its 86th anniversary
Slow but Steady || October 2018
The IAF’s modernisation process has just begun with major hi-tech deliveries to take place few years later
Bigger Impact
The IAF’s shift to IACCS is a major step towards Net Centric Warfare
High Flying Concern
Technologically advanced IFF are being used to protect aircraft from being accidentally shot down
No Time to Waste
Acquisitions and approvals for fighter squadrons must be fast-tracked
On the Mark
LCA Tejas is all set to get the FOC before it joins the IAF
The Unsung Hero
The IAF’s transport fleet has always played an exemplary role in HADR missions in India and abroad
Roadmap to the Future
Ways to boost the aerospace industry were discussed at the 13th International Conference
IAF in News
Air Force Association Celebrates Annual Day
Report
Bone of Contention
The Centre should handle the sensitive issue of Article 35-A more judiciously
The Choice is Clear
India’s strategic dilemma in view of geopolitics and transforming statecraft
An ‘Eye-in-the-Sky’
Alpha-Elsec Aerospace Systems to supply opto-electronic systems and UAVs to Indian armed forces
Identify, Delay and Disrupt
The FICCI-organised Smart Border Management 2018 conference brought to the fore technologies which can safeguard India’s borders from infiltration
Common Interests
DG-level talks between the BSF and BGB saw agreements, status updates, and measures to curb border crime
By Invitation | For the Better
Boeing continues to partner to accelerate ‘Make in India’ for aerospace and defence
By Invitation | Dangerous Drones
Thales has the solution to detect and identify small drones
Civil Aviation News || October 2018
Lockheed Martin India and Women in Aviation Celebrate Girls in Aviation Day
Books
Column
Bottomline | Soldiers As Pawns
When the army leadership supports what the ruling political party wants, its missions make less sense, militarily
First Person | The Fist is Bare
The army’s tough-guy act in Kashmir is reflective of the situation not being in its control
Guest Column | Writing on the Wall
IAF should up its depleted fighter squadron strength for better security
Money Over Matter | The Challenge of Sinking Shafts
A first-hand account of 113 Engineer Regiment’s indomitable spirit, determination and ingenuity in digging two 600 feet deep shafts in 1981-82 which made Pokhran II possible in 1998
Research and Develop
A culture of technology innovation is a pre-requisite for the success of ‘Make in India’
Interview
Interview | Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa PVSM, AVSM, YSM, VM, ADC
The IAF is Working Closely With The DRDO For an Indigenous 5th Generation Fighter Development Programme Called The AMCA
VIDEO