October 2017
Cover Story
The Man for All Seasons |October 2017
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
IAF in News | October 2017
Chief of Air Staff Addresses Pacific Air Chiefs Symposium at Hawai
DSEi in Brief
Kelvin Hughes to Supply Navigation Bridge System to The Royal New Zealand Navy
Report
Exchange of Ideas
The bilateral INDRA-2019 showcased training exercises between Indian and Russian armed forces
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
Civil Aviation News | October 2017
Safran Electrical & Power Recognised as Best Performer by Airbus Tianjin
Being Human
Indian Air Force’s HADR missions continue to expand
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Bottomline | No Shortcuts
Capability development needs investment of resources, time and genuine hand-holding
First Person | No Global Terrorism
The sooner we realise this, faster we will be able to address our problems
Guest Column | Training Tools
Simulators are both cost and time efficient
Money Over Matter | Toothless Watchdogs
Independent Monitors don’t have the powers to deal with violations in arms procurement deals
Guest Column | More Power to Fire | October 2017
Artillery upgradation finally gets a boost as first two M777 ULH come to India
By Invitation Report
By Invitation | Future Ready
Boeing’s KC-46A tanker is more capable, efficient and versatile compared to others
By Invitation | Fighter Par Excellence
F-16 Block 70 stays ahead of its competitors with constant upgradation
Interview
Interview | Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa PVSM, AVSM, YSM, VM, ADC | October 2017
‘The IAF is Interested in Avenger Class of HALE UAV and Will Consider This Case, if Offered by The US’
Interview | President Boeing India, Pratyush Kumar
‘The F/A-18 will provide unmatched benefits to not only the Indian armed forces but also to India’s indigenous aerospace manufacturing sector’
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