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Mint
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Mint
Fake News alert! India debunks Pakistan's claim of 3 IAF jets crashed in Himalayan region & S-400 destroyed; check truth
The Indian government's PIB fact check debunked Pakistan social media handles' claim of 3 IAF jets being crashed in Himalayan region and S-400 destroyed by Pakistan. Both claims were found not true. A user named Shakeel Ahmad claimed, 'Four local Government sources in Indian Kashmir told Reuters that three fighter jets had crashed in separate areas of the Himalayan region during the night.' The central government quickly refuted the disinformation stating that it is not true, citing evidence as a report by India Today. The image belongs to a 2016 MiG-27 crash in Rajasthan. The pilot ejected safely from it, however, reports stated some people sustained injuries on the ground as it crashed in a residential area near to a house in an open area in Mahaveer Nagar. The aircraft was on a routine training mission. It had seen a technical problem and asked priority landing. "Did 3 IAF Jets Crash in Himalayas? 🚨 Several pro-Pakistan social media accounts are falsely claiming that three fighter jets have crashed in different areas of the Himalayan region. #PIBFactcheck - This claim is #FAKE - The image being circulated is old, dating back to 2016," PIB stated with India fights propaganda hashtag. This shows the image posted is out of context with no authenticity to what the claim was mentioned by the Pakistan user. 'S-400 Destroyed by Pakistan? Here's the Truth! Posts circulating on social media claim that Pakistan has destroyed an Indian S-400 air defence system. #PIBFactCheck ❌ This claim is FAKE. ❌ Reports of destruction or any damage to an S-400 system are baseless,' PIB Fact check post said.
India Today
05-05-2025
- India Today
Fact Check: Air Force jet crashes during drill? This video is over a decade old!
Amid rising tensions between India and Pakistan in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, Pakistan- and Bangladesh-based social media users began sharing a video of a fighter jet catching fire right after taking off and subsequently crashing. They claimed it was an Indian Air Force fighter Facebook post said, 'An Indian Air Force fighter jet has crashed during a takeoff drill from a highway as part of a wartime exercise. This is the second crash of their fighter jet since the start of the three-day exercise. Very sad.'advertisement India Today Fact Check found that while the viral video shows an Air Force MiG-27 and the clip is more than a decade PROBEA simple reverse search led us to a longer version of the viral video uploaded to YouTube on January 16, 2013. The video's description stated that the two fighter jets seen in the video were MiG-27. This made it clear that the video is not recent. In the video's comments, many people said that it shows the February 2010 crash of an Indian Air Force's MiG-27 plane flown by Wing Commander Oswald de found a 2024 Instagram post featuring the same video, which stated that it was from February 16, 2010. As per the post, Wing Commander Oswald de Abreu was tasked to carry out an operational mission. Within minutes of taking off, he reported an engine fire and crashed inside the airbase. Oswald did not survive the accident. advertisement View this post on Instagram A post shared by Officer's Mind (@officers_mind)A Hindustan Times report from the time said that the mishap happened at West Bengal's Hasimara IAF base, where a fighter squadron is based. The wing commander was reportedly doing a sortie to Bagdogra. Following the incident, the Eastern Air Command headquarters in Shillong ordered a probe into the THERE BEEN A RECENT ACCIDENT?The Air Force on May 2 conducted a flypast and landing exercise drill on Uttar Pradesh's Ganga Expressway. However, no plane crashes or accidents have been reported. We did not find any credible news reports of an Air Force plane crash after the terror attack in Pahalgam. The most recent Air Force plane crash occurred on April 2 when a Jaguar fighter jet went down in it's clear that an old video was falsely shared as InMust Watch Want to send us something for verification? Please share it on our at 73 7000 7000 You can also send us an email at factcheck@
News18
01-05-2025
- Business
- News18
How India's 1996 Sukhoi Deal With Russia Became A Long-Term Liability
Last Updated: India operates 272 Sukhoi-30 jets but remains reliant on Russia for every requirement. Russia is embroiled in its own conflict with Ukraine, raising concerns about future support The recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam has significantly escalated tensions between India and Pakistan, with Islamabad reportedly preparing for a potential retaliatory strike from New Delhi. Against this backdrop, News18 takes a closer look at a key pillar of India's air power—the Sukhoi-30 fighter jets, which form the backbone of the Indian Air Force. India acquired the Sukhoi-30 fighter jets from Russia under a 1996 agreement signed during Prime Minister Narasimha Rao's tenure, valued at around Rs 55,000 crore. These jets were brought in to replace the ageing MiG-21 and MiG-27 fleets. Of the 272 Sukhoi-30s currently in service, 50 were directly imported from Russia, while the rest were manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) under a technology transfer agreement. These aircraft have been customised to meet Indian requirements, featuring indigenous systems alongside advanced avionics developed in France and Israel. Powered by thrust-vectoring AL-31FP engines, the Sukhoi-30 boasts a range of 1,500 km. Armed with BrahMos missiles, it is considered one of the most powerful fighter jets in the world. As a result, Indian-manufactured Sukhoi-30s are attracting growing international interest. However, the deal with Russia came with certain limitations. India signed the agreement with Russia's Design Bureau and Irkut Corporation, with HAL assembling 222 aircraft at its Nasik facility. While Russia supplied assembly licences and technical documents, it withheld complete technology for key components such as the engine, radar, and airframe. As a result, HAL's role was largely limited to assembling pre-fabricated parts, preventing India from independently manufacturing the aircraft. Even minor modifications require Russia's approval, a dependency that became evident when the Russia-Ukraine conflict disrupted the supply of spare parts. Despite these challenges, the Sukhoi-30 remains the backbone of the Indian Air Force. India has drawn valuable lessons from the limitations of the Sukhoi-30 deal. Despite domestic production, the country lacks the autonomy to make modifications or export the jets. HAL's efforts to integrate BrahMos-NG and Astra missiles have been delayed due to limited design expertise. Amid heightened tensions with Pakistan, it remains uncertain how much support Russia will provide in maintaining the combat readiness of the Sukhoi-30 fleet. India operates 272 Sukhoi-30 jets, but for every requirement, it still relies on Russia, which is currently entangled in its own conflict. Russia's level of assistance during this critical period will be closely monitored. First Published: May 01, 2025, 18:21 IST
India Gazette
01-05-2025
- General
- India Gazette
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit assumes charge as Chief of Integrated Defence Staff
New Delhi [India], May 1 (ANI): An ace fighter pilot, Marshal Ashutosh Dixit, took over as the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee (CISC) here on Thursday. Air Marshal Dixit was accorded a ceremonial Tri-Service Guard of Honour at the South Block lawns in Delhi today, as he assumed the role of Chief of Integrated Defence Staff. Prior to taking over as CISC, Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit served as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Central Air Command. During his tenure, he focused on enhancing operational readiness and fostering coordination with other services in Uttar Bharat and the Central region. According to a release, Air Marshal Dixit was commissioned into the fighter stream of the Indian Air Force on December 6, 1986. During his distinguished career, spanning nearly four decades, the Air Marshal has held a variety of Command, Staff, and Instructional appointments. The officer is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy, the Defence Services Staff College (Bangladesh) and the National Defence College in New Delhi. The Air Marshal is a Qualified Flying Instructor as well as an Experimental Test Pilot. He has over 3,300 hours of flying experience on more than 20 types of aircraft, including the Mirage-2000, MiG-21 and Jaguar. The officer commanded a frontline Mirage-2000 Squadron where he oversaw its complete re-equipment and operationalisation, including ferrying new aircraft from France to India in two batches. He also commanded a premier Fighter Training Base in the Southern Sector, where his leadership led to the base being adjudged the best in the Command. As a test pilot and later Commanding Officer of the Flight Test Squadron at ASTE, Bangalore, he was involved in several indigenous upgrades and development programmes, including the avionics upgrades for the Jaguar and MiG-27 aircraft, thereby contributing to indigenous capability enhancement. He has held several important appointments, including Principal Director Air Staff Requirements, Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Projects) and Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Plans) at Air Headquarters. As Director of Air Staff Requirements, he played a key role in planning and conducting the Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) trials, which were widely recognised for their professionalism and objectivity. His tenure was marked by extensive interaction with multiple stakeholders, and he was lauded for steering complex procurement processes with precision. In his capacity as the Deputy Chief of the Air Staff, he was responsible for capability building and modernisation initiatives of the Indian Air Force, aligning them with the national mission of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'. His efforts during the Emergency Procurement process led to the accelerated acquisition of indigenous platforms and systems, besides strengthening long-term planning and joint capability development. He was awarded the Vayu Sena Medal in 2006 for his contributions as Commanding Officer of a Mirage-2000 Squadron. He received the Vishisht Seva Medal in 2011 for his outstanding leadership in planning and executing MMRCA trials. In recognition of his distinguished service of an exceptionally high order, he was conferred the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal by the President of India. (ANI)
India Today
01-05-2025
- General
- India Today
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit takes charge as Chief of Integrated Defence Staff
Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit on Thursday assumed charge as the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee (CISC) at the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff in New Delhi. He succeeds Lt Gen JP Mathew, who retired on April 30 after nearly four decades of distinguished into the fighter stream of the Indian Air Force on December 6, 1986, Air Marshal Dixit brings with him close to 40 years of experience across command, staff, and instructional graduate of the National Defence Academy, the Defence Services Staff College in Bangladesh, and the National Defence College in New Delhi, he is also a Qualified Flying Instructor and an Experimental Test Pilot with over 3,300 flying hours on more than 20 types of aircraft, including the Mirage-2000, MiG-21, and Jaguar. During his illustrious career, Air Marshal Dixit commanded a frontline Mirage-2000 squadron, overseeing its re-equipment and operationalisation, including ferrying aircraft from France to also led a key fighter training base in southern India, which was adjudged the best in its command under his leadership. As a test pilot and later the commanding officer of the Flight Test Squadron at the Aircraft and Systems Testing Establishment (ASTE), Bangalore, he played a critical role in several indigenous upgrades, including avionics enhancements for Jaguar and MiG-27 Marshal Dixit has held key appointments at Air Headquarters, such as Principal Director Air Staff Requirements, Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Projects), and Assistant Chief of Air Staff (Plans). Notably, as Director of Air Staff Requirements, he was instrumental in the planning and execution of the Medium Multi-Role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) trials, which were widely recognised for their professionalism and Deputy Chief of the Air Staff, he was responsible for the Indian Air Force's capability-building and modernisation efforts, closely aligned with the national goal of 'Atmanirbhar Bharat'. His leadership during the emergency procurement phases facilitated rapid acquisition of indigenous systems and platforms, significantly contributing to joint capability to assuming the role of CISC, Air Marshal Dixit served as the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Central Air Command, where he focused on boosting operational preparedness and strengthening inter-service coordination across North and Central service has been recognised with numerous honours, including the Vayu Sena Medal in 2006, the Vishisht Seva Medal in 2011, and the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal awarded by the President of India for his exceptional Watch
