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Time of India
24-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Precision, excellence essential to shape self-reliant India: Air Chief
Bengaluru: Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, Friday reiterated the IAF's commitment to self-reliance and highlighted ongoing indigenous development efforts. He said projects like the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (Amca) and the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mk-II were central to building a technologically capable and self-reliant defence sector. "Precision and excellence are essential in shaping a sashakt, saksham and atmanirbhar (strong, powerful, and self-reliant) India," he said at the valedictory function of the 47th flight test course of the IAF Test Pilot School here. The event was held at the Aircraft and Systems Testing Establishment (ASTE). The flight test course is considered a pivotal programme in developing India's capability to evaluate new and advanced aerial platforms and systems. It offers rigorous training in flight testing and systems assessment, equipping officers to contribute to the future of indigenous aviation technologies. Singh commended the graduates for their dedication and spoke of the vital role test flying plays in the advancement of the Air Force. "Test flying is a specialist domain requiring the highest standards of professional competence, integrity and commitment to service," he said. Calling upon the graduates to remain steadfast in upholding the values of precision and excellence, he urged them to contribute to the vision of a potent, powerful, and self-reliant India. The event also celebrated the achievements of individual officers. The Suranjan Das Trophy for best all-round student test pilot was awarded to squadron leader S Bhardwaj. Squadron leader Ajay Tripathi received the Chief of the Air Staff Trophy for his performance in flight evaluation. Among flight test engineers, squadron leader Subhrajyoti Paul was recognised with the Maharaja Hanumanth Singh Sword for best overall performance, while wing commander Ashwini Singh received the Dunlop Trophy for excellence in flight evaluation. Major Kaustubh Kunte was awarded the Kapil Bhargava Trophy for his performance in ground subjects. — Sutapa Dey Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Brother's Day wishes , messages and quotes !
The Hindu
23-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
IAF Chief emphasises Air Force's commitment to self-reliance
Chief of the Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal A.P. Singh, on Friday, emphasised the Indian Air Force's (IAF) commitment to self-reliance and underscored the indigenisation efforts through development projects such as Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) and LCA MK-II. The IAF Chief made these remarks at the ceremonial valedictory function of the 47th Flight Test Course of the IAF Test Pilot School at Aircraft and Systems Testing Establishment (ASTE) in Bengaluru. In his address, Air Chief Marshal Singh highlighted the vital role of test flying as a specialist domain, requiring highest standards of professional competence, integrity and dedication to service. He also called upon the graduating officers to uphold the core values of precision and excellence. He awarded the graduating officers with certificates, along with trophies to the meritorious officers, recognising their exceptional performance during this demanding and specialised course. The Flight Test Course is known for its rigorous training for a duration of 48 weeks and is a cornerstone towards building the nation's flight testing capability for cutting-edge aerial platforms and systems. The Suranjan Das Trophy, for the best all-round student test pilot, was awarded to Squadron Leader S Bhardwaj, while the Chief of the Air Staff Trophy, for the best student test pilot in flight evaluation, was awarded to Squadron Leader Ajay Tripathi. The Maharaja Hanumanth Singh Sword, for best all round student flight test engineer, was awarded to Squadron Leader Subhrajyoti Paul. The Dunlop Trophy, for best student test engineer in flight evaluation, was awarded to Wing Commander Ashwini Singh and the Kapil Bhargava Trophy, for the best student in ground subjects, was awarded to Major Kaustubh Kunte.
