COVER STORY
Secure Skies
Indian Air Force celebrates its 86th anniversary
Slow but Steady
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
FEATURE/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
INTERVIEW
The IAF is Working Closely With The DRDO For an Indigenous 5th Generation Fighter Development Programme Called The AMCA
Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa PVSM, AVSM, YSM, VM, ADC
APPOINTMENT
Rajni Kant Mishra Assumes Charge as DG BSF
Rajni Kant Mishra, IPS, took over as BSF’s 24th Director General on 30 September 2018 replacing K.K. Sharma.
BOOKS
The Sarkari Mussalman
The Life and Travails of a Soldier Educationist
COLUMNS
The Challenge of Sinking Shafts
Maj. Gen. Mrinal Suman (retd)
Writing on the Wall
AVM Manmohan Bahadur (retd)
Research and Develop
Lt Gen. Rameshwar Yadav (retd)
First Person
Ghazala Wahab
Bottomline
Pravin Sawhney