Does Indian Air Force need Rafale at all?

Indian's Home grown LCA Tejas

With the defence cuts, the outrageously visible and comprehensively debated Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) deal for 126 modern aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF) is all set to be delayed. Through a complex, comprehensive and conclusive competition Rafale fighter aircraft came out trumps last year. Although the aircraft has been selected, the deal [...]

Southern Air Command Chief Air Marshal Sumit Mukherji retires on 30th June

Air Marshal Sumit Mukherji, Air Officer Commanding in Chief, Southern Air Command, Thiruvananthapuram is set to retire on 30th June after nearly 40 years of distinguished service. Air Marshal Sumit Mukherji a veteran Fighter Pilot of the IAF has over 3700 hours of flying experience on various fighter aircraft. Air Marshal is the only Pilot [...]