Navy pushes for desi systems for Russian-built MiG-29K fleet to boost aircraft carrier ops – The Times of India

Navy pushes for desi systems for Russian-built MiG-29K fleet to boost aircraft carrier ops – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: In a big indigenisation push, the Indian Navy has taken a big step to invite Indian companies to develop and manufacture critical subsystems of its carrier-based Russian-built MiG-29K fighter fleet. The move is aimed at improving aircraft availability, reducing dependence on foreign suppliers and strengthening India’s self-reliance on critical aircraft components.The MiG-29K is…

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4 IAF-controlled civil airports to face temp shutdown for runway repair; Jodhpur facility first to be shut from March 29 for month | India News – The Times of India

4 IAF-controlled civil airports to face temp shutdown for runway repair; Jodhpur facility first to be shut from March 29 for month | India News – The Times of India

Four IAF-controlled civil airports will face temporary shutdowns as their runways need recarpeting for smooth operations of both military and civil aircraft. As the runways at Jodhpur, Srinagar, Pune and Adampur airports will be recarpeted under different schedules this year, civilian flights at these airports will be affected during their respective shutdown periods.Starting with the…

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