The Indian Air Force’s No. 17 Squadron, the Golden Arrows, has completed over seven decades of combat service, evolving from Harvard trainers and Vampire jets to the MiG-21 and Rafale. From the 1961 Goa Liberation and 1971 India-Pakistan War to Kargil 1999 and Operation Sindoor, trace the history, combat record and aircraft evolution of one of the IAF’s most storied fighter squadrons.
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View MoreThe Indian Air Force’s No. 17 Squadron, the Golden Arrows, has completed over seven decades of combat service, evolving from Harvard trainers and Vampire jets to the MiG-21 and Rafale. From the 1961 Goa Liberation and 1971 India-Pakistan War to Kargil 1999 and Operation Sindoor, trace the history, combat record and aircraft evolution of one of the IAF’s most storied fighter squadrons.
The US-Russia sanctions landscape is increasingly intersecting with India’s energy security strategy. The Graham Act, Russian oil purchases, the India-China angle, and the Strait of Hormuz crisis raise a larger question: how much energy autonomy can India preserve amid growing US pressure on Russian crude?
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India is exploring options for sixth-generation fighter jets to enhance its defense capabilities and reduce reliance on traditional suppliers like Russia and the U.S. This move responds to rising regional tensions with China and Pakistan, aiming to boost air superiority and align with global military technological advancements.