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Hindustan Times
03-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
IAF's Rafale, Sukhoi, Mirage soar in night drill on Ganga Expressway airstrip in UP's Shahjahanpur
The Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted a successful night-time combat drill on the country's first expressway airstrip on the Ganga Expressway in Shahjahanpur district on Friday. The exercise, carried out between 7pm and 10pm, saw fighter jets Rafale, Sukhoi, Jaguar, and Mirage-2000 conduct mock touch-and-go landings and tactical flight operations. 'Multiple fighter jets carried out successful sorties as part of a night operational exercise. The drill involved precision landings, coordinated take-offs, and tactical operations by jets such as Rafale, Sukhoi, Jaguar, Mirage-2000, and M-32," Superintendent of Police Rajesh Dwivedi told PTI. Over 250 CCTV cameras surrounded the 3.5-kilometre airstrip for additional surveillance and security. "Despite strong winds and unfavourable weather during the day, the drill was completed successfully, with the night operations proving to be smoother and more efficient,' Dwivedi said. Although the exercise was originally planned for two days, the IAF managed to carry out the entire operation in just one night. During the drill, some fighter jets were seen landing with the help of ropes dropped from helicopters, followed by ground tactical deployment, he added. Additional District Magistrate (Finance and Revenue) Arvind Kumar hailed this as a 'historical moment' for the district. 'Fighter jets made contact with the airstrip near the VIP camp and then took off again. Over 1,000 sanitation workers and other personnel from the Panchayati Raj Department were deployed along a 40-kilometre stretch to ensure no animals or obstructions entered the airstrip," he added. Traffic on the Bareilly–Etawah route was stopped for nearly three hours as fighter jet exercises took place on the Ganga Expressway, officials said. Many locals gathered in nearby fields to watch the drills. The airstrip, which was recently inspected by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, is now ready for fighter jet landings and operations during both day and night, officials confirmed. The 594-km expressway, connecting Meerut to Prayagraj, was approved by the state cabinet in September 2021. The project, estimated to cost ₹36,230 crore, is being built under a public-private partnership but is currently behind schedule. (With PTI inputs)
Indian Express
03-05-2025
- Indian Express
IAF conducts night drill with fighter jets on Ganga Expressway airstrip in Shahjahanpur
The Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully conducted night-time combat drills involving fighter jets on the country's first expressway airstrip on the Ganga Expressway in Shahjahanpur district, officials said Saturday. The drill, which took place between 7 pm and 10 pm on Friday, saw fighter jets Rafale, Sukhoi, Jaguar, and Mirage-2000 simulate touch-and-go landings and combat operations on the 3.5-kilometre airstrip near Piru village under the Jalalabad Police Station limits. Superintendent of Police Rajesh Dwivedi told PTI, 'Multiple fighter jets carried out successful sorties as part of a night operational exercise. The drill involved precision landings, coordinated take-offs, and tactical operations by jets such as Rafale, Sukhoi, Jaguar, Mirage-2000, and M-32.' More than 250 CCTV cameras were mounted on and around the airstrip for surveillance and security. 'This ensures safe operations and quick response in case of any untoward incidents,' he said. Traffic was halted for nearly three hours on the Bareilly-Etawah route that intersects the expressway while the sorties took place. Dwivedi said that during the exercise, some fighter jets were seen landing with the help of ropes dropped from helicopters, followed by ground tactical deployment. 'Despite strong winds and unfavourable weather during the day, the drill was completed successfully, with the night operations proving to be smoother and more efficient,' he added. The drill was originally scheduled for two days, but IAF officials completed the entire exercise in one night. 'The programme scheduled for the next day was cancelled as the objective was already achieved,' the SP said. Additional District Magistrate (Finance and Revenue) Arvind Kumar said, 'Fighter jets made contact with the airstrip near the VIP camp and then took off again. Over 1,000 sanitation workers and other personnel from the Panchayati Raj Department were deployed along a 40-kilometre stretch to ensure no animals or obstructions entered the airstrip.' Locals watched the exercises with enthusiasm from fields nearby, he said. 'It was a historic moment for the district,' Kumar said. The airstrip on the Ganga Expressway, recently inspected by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, is now capable of supporting fighter jet landings and operations both day and night, officials confirmed. The state cabinet had in September 2021 approved the construction of the 594-km Ganga Expressway between Meerut and Prayagraj. The estimated cost of civil and construction work on the expressway was Rs 36,230 crore at the time of the approval. The project, being made in a public-private partnership model, is running behind schedule.
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Business Standard
03-05-2025
- Business Standard
IAF conducts night drill with fighter jets on Ganga Expressway airstrip
The Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully conducted night-time combat drills involving fighter jets on the country's first expressway airstrip on the Ganga Expressway in Shahjahanpur district, officials said Saturday. The drill, which took place between 7 pm and 10 pm on Friday, saw fighter jets Rafale, Sukhoi, Jaguar, and Mirage-2000 simulate touch-and-go landings and combat operations on the 3.5-kilometre airstrip near Piru village under the Jalalabad Police Station limits. Superintendent of Police Rajesh Dwivedi told PTI, "Multiple fighter jets carried out successful sorties as part of a night operational exercise. The drill involved precision landings, coordinated take-offs, and tactical operations by jets such as Rafale, Sukhoi, Jaguar, Mirage-2000, and M-32." More than 250 CCTV cameras were mounted on and around the airstrip for surveillance and security. "This ensures safe operations and quick response in case of any untoward incidents," he said. Traffic was halted for nearly three hours on the Bareilly-Etawah route that intersects the expressway while the sorties took place. Dwivedi said that during the exercise, some fighter jets were seen landing with the help of ropes dropped from helicopters, followed by ground tactical deployment. "Despite strong winds and unfavourable weather during the day, the drill was completed successfully, with the night operations proving to be smoother and more efficient," he added. The drill was originally scheduled for two days, but IAF officials completed the entire exercise in one night. "The programme scheduled for the next day was cancelled as the objective was already achieved," the SP said. Additional District Magistrate (Finance and Revenue) Arvind Kumar said, "Fighter jets made contact with the airstrip near the VIP camp and then took off again. Over 1,000 sanitation workers and other personnel from the Panchayati Raj Department were deployed along a 40-kilometre stretch to ensure no animals or obstructions entered the airstrip." Locals watched the exercises with enthusiasm from fields nearby, he said. "It was a historic moment for the district," Kumar said. The airstrip on the Ganga Expressway, recently inspected by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, is now capable of supporting fighter jet landings and operations both day and night, officials confirmed. The state cabinet had in September 2021 approved the construction of the 594-km Ganga Expressway between Meerut and Prayagraj. The estimated cost of civil and construction work on the expressway was Rs 36,230 crore at the time of the approval. The project, being made in a public-private partnership model, is running behind schedule.
The Print
03-05-2025
- General
- The Print
IAF conducts night drill with fighter jets on Ganga Expressway airstrip in Shahjahanpur
Superintendent of Police Rajesh Dwivedi told PTI, 'Multiple fighter jets carried out successful sorties as part of a night operational exercise. The drill involved precision landings, coordinated take-offs, and tactical operations by jets such as Rafale, Sukhoi, Jaguar, Mirage-2000, and M-32.' More than 250 CCTV cameras were mounted on and around the airstrip for surveillance and security. 'This ensures safe operations and quick response in case of any untoward incidents,' he said. The drill, which took place between 7 pm and 10 pm on Friday, saw fighter jets Rafale, Sukhoi, Jaguar, and Mirage-2000 simulate touch-and-go landings and combat operations on the 3.5-kilometre airstrip near Piru village under the Jalalabad Police Station limits. Shahjahanpur (UP), May 3 (PTI) The Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully conducted night-time combat drills involving fighter jets on the country's first expressway airstrip on the Ganga Expressway in Shahjahanpur district, officials said Saturday. Traffic was halted for nearly three hours on the Bareilly-Etawah route that intersects the expressway while the sorties took place. Dwivedi said that during the exercise, some fighter jets were seen landing with the help of ropes dropped from helicopters, followed by ground tactical deployment. 'Despite strong winds and unfavourable weather during the day, the drill was completed successfully, with the night operations proving to be smoother and more efficient,' he added. The drill was originally scheduled for two days, but IAF officials completed the entire exercise in one night. 'The programme scheduled for the next day was cancelled as the objective was already achieved,' the SP said. Additional District Magistrate (Finance and Revenue) Arvind Kumar said, 'Fighter jets made contact with the airstrip near the VIP camp and then took off again. Over 1,000 sanitation workers and other personnel from the Panchayati Raj Department were deployed along a 40-kilometre stretch to ensure no animals or obstructions entered the airstrip.' Locals watched the exercises with enthusiasm from fields nearby, he said. 'It was a historic moment for the district,' Kumar said. The airstrip on the Ganga Expressway, recently inspected by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, is now capable of supporting fighter jet landings and operations both day and night, officials confirmed. The state cabinet had in September 2021 approved the construction of the 594-km Ganga Expressway between Meerut and Prayagraj. The estimated cost of civil and construction work on the expressway was Rs 36,230 crore at the time of the approval. The project, being made in a public-private partnership model, is running behind schedule. PTI COR KIS VN VN This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
Hindustan Times
03-05-2025
- Hindustan Times
IAF conducts night drill with fighter jets on Ganga Expressway airstrip in Shahjahanpur
Shahjahanpur , The Indian Air Force successfully conducted night-time combat drills involving fighter jets on the country's first expressway airstrip on the Ganga Expressway in Shahjahanpur district, officials said Saturday. The drill, which took place between 7 pm and 10 pm on Friday, saw fighter jets Rafale, Sukhoi, Jaguar, and Mirage-2000 simulate touch-and-go landings and combat operations on the 3.5-kilometre airstrip near Piru village under the Jalalabad Police Station limits. Superintendent of Police Rajesh Dwivedi told PTI, "Multiple fighter jets carried out successful sorties as part of a night operational exercise. The drill involved precision landings, coordinated take-offs, and tactical operations by jets such as Rafale, Sukhoi, Jaguar, Mirage-2000, and M-32." More than 250 CCTV cameras were mounted on and around the airstrip for surveillance and security. "This ensures safe operations and quick response in case of any untoward incidents," he said. Traffic was halted for nearly three hours on the Bareilly-Etawah route that intersects the expressway while the sorties took place. Dwivedi said that during the exercise, some fighter jets were seen landing with the help of ropes dropped from helicopters, followed by ground tactical deployment. "Despite strong winds and unfavourable weather during the day, the drill was completed successfully, with the night operations proving to be smoother and more efficient," he added. The drill was originally scheduled for two days, but IAF officials completed the entire exercise in one night. "The programme scheduled for the next day was cancelled as the objective was already achieved," the SP said. Additional District Magistrate Arvind Kumar said, "Fighter jets made contact with the airstrip near the VIP camp and then took off again. Over 1,000 sanitation workers and other personnel from the Panchayati Raj Department were deployed along a 40-kilometre stretch to ensure no animals or obstructions entered the airstrip." Locals watched the exercises with enthusiasm from fields nearby, he said. "It was a historic moment for the district," Kumar said. The airstrip on the Ganga Expressway, recently inspected by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, is now capable of supporting fighter jet landings and operations both day and night, officials confirmed. The state cabinet had in September 2021 approved the construction of the 594-km Ganga Expressway between Meerut and Prayagraj. The estimated cost of civil and construction work on the expressway was ₹36,230 crore at the time of the approval. The project, being made in a public-private partnership model, is running behind schedule.
