Defense News: 20 Navy MiG-29s moved to Ladakh
New Delhi: The Navy’s MiG-29K maritime fighter jets are being deployed at airbases in the northern sector to beef up the Air Force’s strength following the heightened tensions with China at the Line of Actual Control. The MiG-29Ks can be used for combat air patrols in the Ladakh sector. The Indian Navy has around 40 MiG-29K fighters, only half of which are deployed on aircraft-carrier INS Vikramaditya. The MiG-29K jets were procured by the Navy along with the aircraft-carrier over a decade ago. Navy’s MiG-29K maritime fighter jets are b…
1st ships of P-15A Kolkata & P-28 Kamorta classes will be inducted
In the coming months, first ships of P-15A, Kolkata class, and P-28, Kamorta, will be inducted into the Indian Navy apart from the additional P-8I and Advance jet trainer aircraft. Inaugurating the Naval Commanders’ Conference, defence minister AK Antony said, “over the last six months the Navy has inducted an impressive range of platforms, including the P-8I aircraft and Goa Shipyard built Offshore Patrol Vessel.” Complimenting the Indian Navy for the commissioning of the aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya, the minister said, coupl…
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