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The Armed Forces Don’t Fully Trust HAL, Here’s How To Fix It
Having flown HAL produced helicopters right from 1989 till I retired 2008, I have had first-hand experience of the quality of their products, and I wholeheartedly…
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Flying Blind? Urgent Need to Revive India’s Aero-Engine Dreams
This article first appeared in the April 2019 issue of Vayu Aerospace & Defence Review and used here with permission from the publisher. Livefist has decided…
Aircraft And Helicopters
50 Days Grounded, A Prescription To Bring Dhruv Back
The heart-wrenching sight of the smoke billowing from the crashed Indian Coast Guard (ICG) helicopter at Porbandar on January 5th, 2025 brought back to my mind…
Aircraft And Helicopters
F-35 For India: A Mismatch in the Skies?
US President Donald Trump’s offer to sell the fifth-generation F-35 Lightning II to India has raised a few eyebrows in Indian defence circles, sparking intense debate…
Aircraft And Helicopters
India’s Military Modernisation Problem: No Strategic Cohesion
Last month, China surprised the world by unveiling two new aircraft, believed to be prototypes of sixth-generation fighters. Comparisons were quick to follow. How does China…
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HAL Under Fire: Narrative Or Fact?
In recent days and weeks there has been a growing amount of rhetoric aimed at the Light Combat Aircraft’s (LCA) production agency Hindustan Aeronautical Limited (HAL).…
Aircraft And Helicopters
How Much More Pilot Blood Before The Dhruv Is Fixed?
The Indian Coast Guard faced arguably its lowest point in history when the service lost its second Advanced Light Helicopter Mark III Maritime Role (ALH Mk3MR)…
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‘Why Has Indian Navy Been Mute Spectator To HAL’s Allegation?’
Former Spokesperson, Indian Navy In the aftermath of COVID19, the government has offered fiscal tranches, financial stimuli, revolutionary monetary policies thereby doing the best to change…
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The Truth Hurts, Says Indian Navy’s 1st Dhruv Flight Commander
I’m a second generation helicopter pilot and have been flying rotary wing machines since 1989. Of course, the primary amount of flying has been on HAL…
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Make Time For This Sweet Shoot Of India’s RUDRA Armed Helo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxYPawcnV5M&feature=youtu.be As we hunker down for this viral lockdown, we at Livefist hope you're doing okay and staying well. We've had a bit of downtime as Editor…
