Why are pilots of Indian Air Force praised all across the world? The secret behind IAF's success is...
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The recent conflicts between India and Pakistan and the air operation conducted by India named 'Operation Sandoor' have proved again to the world how powerful the Indian Airforce is. Media reports have it that India's recent air operation on Pakistan have resulted in massive losses to enemy including killing terrorists in huge numbers. Most importantly, Indian pilots are considered to be among the best pilots in the world for being experienced, skilled and special training. Here are all the details you need to know about the special training of the Indian Armed forces.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is currently operating 36 France made Rafale fighter jets, with around 36 more expected to be introduced in the next few years. In order to ensure operational readiness of the Air Force pilots, the Indian Air Force trains 1.5 to 2 pilots per aircraft, creating a current pool of 50–60 Rafale-trained pilots on a regular basis.
Also, readers should note that the initial training for these pilots takes place in France, where they are trained for 5–6 month at the Merignac Air Base in southwestern France.
Proving the capabilities of the Indian Air Force yet again, Indian aircrafts like Rafale, Mirage, Sukhoi, Mig and Tejas participated from India's side in Operation Sindoor. During the operation conducted by India, reports suggest that Rafale handled the main responsibility in this, proving the worth of Indian Airforce yet again. Therefore, Indian pilots are known across the world for their discipline and training, which is the real secret behind their success. India's overhauled air defence system under Modi govt
The unprecedented face-off at the Line of Control (LoC) and the border areas, after India destroyed nine terrorist camps in Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK) and Pakistan, saw a barrage of missiles, drones and other munitions being fired from across the border on Thursday night, but India intercepted and shot all of them in the air, as per a report by news agency IANS.
It has been reported that not a single missile could land on Indian territory, failing to reach intended targets.
The credit for India's overhauled air defence ecosystem goes to the Narendra Modi government, which has kept its thrust on revamping the security apparatus by phasing out the depleting war reserves and inducting a new, world-class arsenal.
The Russian S-400 systems and Rafale jets, largely, accounted for India's success in countering Pakistan's multi-pronged attack.
(With inputs from agencies)
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