Indian Air Force lost 482 out of 872 MiGs

482 out of the 872 MiGs procured by the Indian Air Force since 1966 have crashed, this lead to the deaths of 171 pilots and 39 civilians.

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Switzerland shortlists Hermes 900, Heron 1

Switzerland will soon decide whether the Elbit Systems Hermes 900 or the Israel Aerospace Industries Heron 1 will replace its Ruag Aerospace ADS 95 Ranger.

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India clears roadblock for PC-7 Mark II

India’s defense ministry has ruled that KAI’s protest over the selection of the Pilatus PC-7 Mark II is invalid and
Defence Minister A K Antony said the Cabinet Committee on Security will soon decide on the deal.

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