This is the fourth peacetime crash of an IAF jet in 2025 so far.
'You can observe a lot of things from space.' 'Another thing is communication, in real time, especially in war-like situations.' 'During Operation Sindoor, we could play our part well.'
'There's an urgent requirement, particularly for the Indian Ocean region, as China's naval presence grows, and with Pakistan also acquiring more submarines.'
While the peacetime stranding of a foreign fighter jet is rare in India, the F-35 -- a military asset of a foreign country with which India has strategic relations -- was being guarded by the Central Industrial Security Force, the agency responsible for security at Indian airports.
The death of a young pilot and three fighter jet crashes prompt the question -- should there be more simulation training?
The Squad seeks to counter China's power assertions in the South China Sea region.
'What signal would we be sending -- that we don't stand by our friends?'
'Pick up momentum and find opportunities from an intelligence-sharing standpoint.'
It involves India spending an estimated Rs 40,000 crores to Rs 50,000 crores and will take 10 to 15 years to develop.
'Today's situation is unacceptable. It has the potential to affect the IAF's operational capability.'
'The strategic direction of the relationship will not be affected. But the perception has been affected.'
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