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Intruder breaches base of Air Force One, shot fired

US: after Feb 2021, another man held for trespassing base of Air Force One

During the incident, which occurred at about 11:30 a.m. Monday, &ldquo;a man gained unauthorised access to a JBA housing area,&rdquo; Joint Base Andrews said in a statement posted to Twitter

Another intruder has breached the home of Air Force One, one of the nation's most sensitive military bases, and this time a resident opened fire on the trespasser, Joint Base Andrews said in a statement late Monday.
During the incident, which occurred at about 11:30 a.m. Monday, &ldquo;a man gained unauthorised access to a JBA housing area,&rdquo; Joint Base Andrews said in a statement posted to Twitter.
&ldquo;A resident discharged a firearm, security forces arrived on scene to apprehend the intruder and law enforcement is investigating the incident.&rdquo; Joint Base Andrews is home to the fleet of blue and white presidential aircraft, including Air Force One, Marine One and the &ldquo;doomsday&rdquo; 747 aircraft that can serve as the nation's airborne nuclear command and control centres if needed.
The Air Force said late Monday it did not have anything to add beyond the Andrews statement about Monday's intrusion.
It's not the first time the base's security has been breached; in February 2021 a man got through the military checkpoint onto the installation, then through additional fenced secure areas to gain access to the flight line and climb into a C-40, which is the military's 737-equivalent aircraft used to fly government officials.
That intruder was apprehended because the &ldquo;mouse ears&rdquo; cap he was wearing struck an observant airman as odd.
An inspector general's investigation found three main security failings, starting with &ldquo;human error&rdquo; by a gate security guard who allowed the man to drive onto the base even though he had no credentials that authorised his access.
Hours later, the man walked undetected onto the flight line by slipping through a fence designed to restrict entry.
Finally, he walked onto and off a parked airplane without being challenged, even though he was not wearing a required badge authorising access to the restricted area.&nbsp;
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From Afghanistan to Iraq, and from Kosovo to Libya - the B-2 bomber has been part of many conflicts. But at a time when the Ukraine war has put the entire world on edge, the B-2 has been grounded.

USA's most feared nuclear warplane out of action: why grounding of all B-2 Spirit Bombers is significant

From Afghanistan to Iraq, and from Kosovo to Libya - the B-2 bomber has been part of many conflicts. But at a time when the Ukraine war has put the entire world on edge, the B-2 has been grounded.

One of America's most feared aerial weapons - the B-2 Spirit bomber. It's very hard to detect, even by radar. It can fly 9,600 km without stopping or refuelling. And it can drop up to 20 tonnes of bombs on the enemy - both conventional and nuclear. But one accident has put this dangerous weapon out of action.
The B-2 bomber - a major part of America's nuclear triad - has been removed from USA's arsenal at a time when Russia is threatening the West with nuclear war, China is cornering Taiwan, and North Korea is growing more belligerent.
 THE GROUNDING
From Afghanistan to Iraq, and from Kosovo to Libya - the B-2 bomber has been part of many conflicts. But at a time when the Ukraine war has put the entire world on edge, the B-2 has been grounded.
The US Air Force's entire fleet of B-2s has been grounded after a malfunction in one of the warplanes. The 'safety pause' was ordered by the Air Force Global Strike Command. Each bomber plane will be inspected, as per reports. There is no "speculated end date" for the B-2 grounding yet. However, the bombers can still be flown for missions if ordered by the US President. This also means that for the first time in 26 years, no B-2 flyover will take place at the 2023 Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game.
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MULTIPLE MISHAPS
USA's bomber fleet has seen multiple mishaps in recent years.
The latest incident took place on 10 December when a B-2 suffered an in-flight malfunction. The plane made an emergency landing and caught fire on the runway. The incident occurred at Whiteman airbase, and its runway was closed for over 10 days. No injuries were reported, and the plane was not carrying bombs.
The previous incident on 14 September, when a B-2's hydraulics system failed. Its landing gear collapsed while the plane was landing. The bomber skidded off the runway, and the repairs cost $10 million. This incident also took place at the Whiteman Air Force Base.
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Before this, it was the B-1B Lancer bombers which were grounded in June 2018. A B-1B had made an emergency landing in Midland, Texas. The planes were grounded after an issue was found in ejection seat parts. The B-1Bs are important as they carry the US Air Force's largest conventional payloads, but not nuclear bombs.
 WHY B-2 IS SPECIAL
The B-2 is considered a special aircraft because it combines very long range, a heavy explosive payload, and stealth capabilities.
It's a multi-role, heavy bomber warplane which is meant to penetrate enemy air defences, and attack with both nuclear and conventional bombs. A fleet of around 20 planes is housed at the US Air Force's Whiteman base. The bomber was first unveiled in 1989, and the first jet was delivered at Whiteman in 1993. The warplane proved its combat worthiness in Operation Allied Force against Serbia. The B-2 was also part of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, and Operation Iraqi Freedom in Iraq.
 WHY GROUNDING IS SIGNIFICANT
The grounding of the B-2 is being considered very significant.
This is because the bombers are an important part of USA's nuclear arsenal. B-2s and B-52s form the aerial wing of USA's nuclear triad. A nuclear triad refers to a country's capability to attack from land, sea, and air. USA recently sent B-2s to Europe and the Indo-Pacific amid rising geopolitical tension.
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The timing of this development is very unfortunate for America.
This is because of Russia's frequent nuclear threats amid its Ukraine invasion. Also, China's increasing show of military force against Taiwan, and North Korea's missile tests to achieve its "most powerful nuclear force" ambition are headaches for Washington. Amid all this, Iran is also continuing its tests amid failure to revive the 2015 nuclear deal.
 PENTAGON'S REASSURANCE
America has denied that its military force is weakened by the absence of the bombers.
The Pentagon's spokesperson has said that the B-2 grounding doesn't make USA vulnerable in any way. Brig Gen Pat Ryder said that USA is maintaining bomber capability to deter adversaries, and also engage in combat, if needed. He said that the US military has a variety of capabilities in its strategic bomber fleet, and the B-52 fleet provides redundant capability to the B-2. The Pentagon said that at any time, aircraft, ships, and forces on ground are available to confront any threat.
Meanwhile, the ground is already being laid for the replacement of the Spirit bomber.
 THE NEXT GENERATION
The B-21 Raider is expected to gradually replace the US Air Force's B-1 and B-2 bombers. The B-21 Raider is a 6th-generation, stealth bomber which was unveiled recently. It has been called the most advanced military aircraft ever built, by Northrop Grumman, the manufacturer. The B-21 has a variety of capabilities, from intel gathering, to battle management, and ally integration. It has been built with an open-system architecture, making it highly adaptable.
USA sees itself as a keeper of global peace. At a time when its adversaries are challenging the world order, America is under greater pressure to maintain its military deterrence. Quick resolution of safety issues in the B-2 bombers, or swift induction of the new B-21 Raiders appears to be an important part of this.

The development is significant since the B-2 bomber and the B-52 Stratofortress comprise the aerial unit of America's nuclear triad.

USA: Air Force grounds all B-2 stealth bomber planes after malfunction, fire

The development is significant since the B-2 bomber and the B-52 Stratofortress comprise the aerial unit of America's nuclear triad.

In what could be a big setback to the US Air Force's preparedness, its entire fleet of B-2 stealth bomber planes has been grounded.
The decision was taken after a bomber suffered an in-flight malfunction on 10 December 2022, and was forced to make an emergency landing at Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri, after which it caught fire. No one had been injured.
The development is significant since the B-2 bomber and the B-52 Stratofortress comprise the aerial unit of America's nuclear triad.
The B-2 has been regularly deployed to the Indo-Pacific and more recently to Europe as a show of force. During the standdown the entire fleet will be inspected, 509th Bomb Wing spokeswoman Air Force Master Sgt. Beth Del Vecchio said.
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The B-2 bombers will also not perform flyovers at the college bowl games. The B-2 was scheduled to fly over the 2023 Rose Parade and Rose Bowl Game but it will be replaced by the B-1 Lancer, the 509th Bomb Wing said in a statement.
The B-2 stealth bomber took its first flight in 1989 and its flying-wing design formed the base of its eventual replacement, the B-21 Raider, which was introduced this month. The B-21 is scheduled to make its first flight next year.
In Sept. 2021 another B-2 at Whiteman had to make an emergency landing after the hydraulics system failed, resulting in the bomber's landing gear collapsing. The bomber's left wing dragged for about a mile before the aircraft came to a halt, resulting in at least $10 million in damage to the aircraft.
(With agency inputs)

Pakistan just sat and watched as an Indian BrahMos missile breached its airspace, covered over 100 km in less than 4 minutes, and then crashed near one of its cities.
This incident occurred in March 2022, and 5 months later, India has completed an investigation, and taken action. But what is more interesting about the entire episode, is Pakistan's action and reaction.
The incident has exposed the Pakistani military's dependence on Chinese weapons, and how those weapons might be ineffective against India's deadly arsenal.
First, let's take a look at what happened on 9 March 2022.
At 6:43 pm local time, Pakistan Air Force claimed to have detected a 'supersonic flying object' in Indian airspace. The missile was 104 km from the border, and at an altitude of 40,000 feet. The projectile originated at a point near Sirsa, Haryana, according to Pakistan.
Subsequently, the missile flew at a speed of Mach 2.5 to 3 towards Rajasthan. It appeared to be headed towards the Mahajan field firing range. After 70-80 km, Pakistan said that the missile turned towards it. The rogue BrahMos entered Pakistani airspace from Suratgarh, Rajasthan.
Islamabad claimed that the missile flew in its airspace for 3 minutes, 44 seconds. In this time, the BrahMos covered 124 km. At 6:50 pm, the missile fell near Mia Channu city. The unarmed missile's impact damaged some civilian property in the area, but no casualties occurred.
Many countries have air defence systems which would shoot down something like a missile entering its airspace. Essentially, a missile hunting down another missile. Israel has the famous Iron Dome. India is buying the Russian S-400 system. Pakistan also claims to have such aerial shields.
One of these is the HQ-16 LOMADS, or Low to Medium Altitude Air Defence System. It is made by China, and was inducted into Pakistani forces in 2017. Its effective range is claimed to be 3.5-18 km against cruise missiles, like BrahMos. It can intercept low-flying targets at up to 40 km. The HQ-16 is claimed to have the capability to hit targets at 400 to 10,000 metre-altitude. Chinese commentators have called it a BrahMos deterrent.
The second is the HQ-9 HIMADS, or High to Medium Altitude Air Defence System. This is also made by China, and was inducted into Pakistani forces in 2021. It is claimed to have the capability to intercept multiple aerial targets like cruise missiles, and aircraft. Pakistan military claims it can also intercept beyond-visual-range, or BVR, weapons at a range of 100 km. The HQ-9 has a single-shot kill probability, along with a 120-km detection range, and 90-km tracking range.
But when the BrahMos missile flew over 100 km inside Pakistani territory, these defence systems were conspicuously absent. Why wasn't the rogue missile shot down?
One possibility is that the Pakistani military was caught off-guard and unprepared. Another reason could be that the Pakistani missile defence systems simply lacked the capability to intercept the BrahMos. A third possibility could be that a missile defence system was not in range of the rogue missile. Finally, Islamabad - the political capital - and Rawalpindi - the military power-centre - did not want the situation to escalate.
Whatever the reason, the incident has again proven, even if accidentally, that the BrahMos is a deadly weapon. Here is why the missile made by India and Russia is special.
The BrahMos has a two-stage flight. The first stage consists of a solid propellant booster engine, while the second stage burns a liquid ramjet engine. The first stage takes the missile to supersonic speed - this means it flies faster than the speed of sound. The second stage is the cruise phase, and the BrahMos flies at near-Mach 3 speed, i.e. thrice the speed of sound.
The attack, the BrahMos carries an explosive warhead weighing 200 to 300 kg. It has a 290 km range, and flies at supersonic speeds throughout. The missile's cruising altitude is up to 15 km, and near the target it flies as low as 10 m.
What makes the BrahMos special is that firstly, it is almost impossible to intercept, with a low radar signature. High speed means shorter flight time, which further means less time for the target to react. The versatile missile can be launched from land, sea, and air. Also, high kinetic energy increases its destructive power.
The BrahMos worries Pakistan because its capital Islamabad is within reach of the missile launched from a north Indian base, as per experts. The incident has predictably caused a fresh flashpoint between India and Pakistan.
Following the incident, the Indian government had expressed regret, and ordered a Court of Inquiry to probe the accidental missile launch. Three Indian Air Force officers were recently found guilty of violating standard operating procedures (SOP). Services of the errant officers were terminated on 23 Aug 2022. But Pakistan rejected the action, calling it unsatisfactory, and inadequate. Islamabad also reiterated its demand for a joint probe into the incident.
However, the incident still did not spiral into as serious a face-off between the nuclear-powered enemies as it could have. This is possibly because Pakistan may have realised that if it fans the flames, its own inability to protect its borders may be highlighted.

Indian missile accident exposes Pakistan's weakness? Chinese weapons can't stop BrahMos? | Doom Tech

The BrahMos missile accidental launch incident has exposed the Pakistani's dependence on Chinese weapons, and how they might be ineffective against India's deadly arsenal.

Pakistan just sat and watched as an Indian BrahMos missile breached its airspace, covered over 100 km in less than 4 minutes, and then crashed near one of its cities.
This incident occurred in March 2022, and 5 months later, India has completed an investigation, and taken action. But what is more interesting about the entire episode, is Pakistan's action and reaction.
The incident has exposed the Pakistani military's dependence on Chinese weapons, and how those weapons might be ineffective against India's deadly arsenal.
First, let's take a look at what happened on 9 March 2022.
At 6:43 pm local time, Pakistan Air Force claimed to have detected a 'supersonic flying object' in Indian airspace. The missile was 104 km from the border, and at an altitude of 40,000 feet. The projectile originated at a point near Sirsa, Haryana, according to Pakistan.
Subsequently, the missile flew at a speed of Mach 2.5 to 3 towards Rajasthan. It appeared to be headed towards the Mahajan field firing range. After 70-80 km, Pakistan said that the missile turned towards it. The rogue BrahMos entered Pakistani airspace from Suratgarh, Rajasthan.
Islamabad claimed that the missile flew in its airspace for 3 minutes, 44 seconds. In this time, the BrahMos covered 124 km. At 6:50 pm, the missile fell near Mia Channu city. The unarmed missile's impact damaged some civilian property in the area, but no casualties occurred.
Many countries have air defence systems which would shoot down something like a missile entering its airspace. Essentially, a missile hunting down another missile. Israel has the famous Iron Dome. India is buying the Russian S-400 system. Pakistan also claims to have such aerial shields.
One of these is the HQ-16 LOMADS, or Low to Medium Altitude Air Defence System. It is made by China, and was inducted into Pakistani forces in 2017. Its effective range is claimed to be 3.5-18 km against cruise missiles, like BrahMos. It can intercept low-flying targets at up to 40 km. The HQ-16 is claimed to have the capability to hit targets at 400 to 10,000 metre-altitude. Chinese commentators have called it a BrahMos deterrent.
The second is the HQ-9 HIMADS, or High to Medium Altitude Air Defence System. This is also made by China, and was inducted into Pakistani forces in 2021. It is claimed to have the capability to intercept multiple aerial targets like cruise missiles, and aircraft. Pakistan military claims it can also intercept beyond-visual-range, or BVR, weapons at a range of 100 km. The HQ-9 has a single-shot kill probability, along with a 120-km detection range, and 90-km tracking range.
But when the BrahMos missile flew over 100 km inside Pakistani territory, these defence systems were conspicuously absent. Why wasn't the rogue missile shot down?
One possibility is that the Pakistani military was caught off-guard and unprepared. Another reason could be that the Pakistani missile defence systems simply lacked the capability to intercept the BrahMos. A third possibility could be that a missile defence system was not in range of the rogue missile. Finally, Islamabad - the political capital - and Rawalpindi - the military power-centre - did not want the situation to escalate.
Whatever the reason, the incident has again proven, even if accidentally, that the BrahMos is a deadly weapon. Here is why the missile made by India and Russia is special.
The BrahMos has a two-stage flight. The first stage consists of a solid propellant booster engine, while the second stage burns a liquid ramjet engine. The first stage takes the missile to supersonic speed - this means it flies faster than the speed of sound. The second stage is the cruise phase, and the BrahMos flies at near-Mach 3 speed, i.e. thrice the speed of sound.
The attack, the BrahMos carries an explosive warhead weighing 200 to 300 kg. It has a 290 km range, and flies at supersonic speeds throughout. The missile's cruising altitude is up to 15 km, and near the target it flies as low as 10 m.
What makes the BrahMos special is that firstly, it is almost impossible to intercept, with a low radar signature. High speed means shorter flight time, which further means less time for the target to react. The versatile missile can be launched from land, sea, and air. Also, high kinetic energy increases its destructive power.
The BrahMos worries Pakistan because its capital Islamabad is within reach of the missile launched from a north Indian base, as per experts. The incident has predictably caused a fresh flashpoint between India and Pakistan.
Following the incident, the Indian government had expressed regret, and ordered a Court of Inquiry to probe the accidental missile launch. Three Indian Air Force officers were recently found guilty of violating standard operating procedures (SOP). Services of the errant officers were terminated on 23 Aug 2022. But Pakistan rejected the action, calling it unsatisfactory, and inadequate. Islamabad also reiterated its demand for a joint probe into the incident.
However, the incident still did not spiral into as serious a face-off between the nuclear-powered enemies as it could have. This is possibly because Pakistan may have realised that if it fans the flames, its own inability to protect its borders may be highlighted.

On the face of it, it's a farm facility, making corn oil, starch, and other products from corn kernels. But behind the walls sit sinister spies, tracking military drones, and trying to intercept confidential communication.
This is the worry gripping America, after a Chinese company bought large tracts of land near a US military base. China's Fufeng Group bought 300 acres of farmland in Grand Forks, North Dakota recently. The land was sold by 3 locals for $2.6 million.
The plot is 19 km, or a 20-minute drive, from a major military base. The Grand Forks base is a sensitive drone facility managed by the US Air Force. The Air Force Base reportedly houses some of America's most sensitive drone technology, and also a new space networking centre. The networking centre is "the backbone of all US military communication across the globe", according to a US senator who spoke to CNBC.
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A US Air Force officer has warned that drone and satellite transmissions could easily be surveilled from the Chinese factory. Major Jeremy Fox reportedly said that passive receiving equipment like antennae could be used for spying.
These antennae would simply need to be tuned to the right frequencies to intercept drone and space-based communication. Transmissions to and from the base could easily be collected. To add to the threat, this passive signal collection would be undetectable by the US.
The Air Force officer raised alarm about the espionage threat in an internal memo. Major Fox reportedly said that data collection by China would "present a costly national security risk". He warned that the case may cause grave damage to US strategic advantages, and that it fits a pattern of Chinese subnational espionage. Major Fox accused Beijing of using commercial economic development projects to get close to Defense Department facilities.
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However, the US Air Force has not taken an official position on the matter. The force called Major Fox's comments his personal effort to raise awareness of potential vulnerabilities.
But the soldier's worries have been mirrored by US politicians. Republican Senator Kevin Cramer, who represents North Dakota, said that he doesn't want the Chinese Communist Party doing business in his "backyard". Senator Cramer said America underestimates Beijing's capability to collect data and use it in "nefarious ways".
Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, Mark Warner, is also worried about Chinese spying. Commenting on the North Dakota situation, the Democrat party leader said that America should be "seriously concerned" about Chinese investments near sensitive US facilities.
The allegations have agitated China. Fufeng USA's COO has insisted that there is no possibility of espionage from the North Dakota plant.The company has insisted that the $700 million project is just a corn milling plant The company says that it is helping the local community by creating 200 direct jobs, and other opportunities like logistics.
The Chinese government has also entered the debate, with an official telling the New York Post that Chinese firms investing abroad are told to obey local laws. Beijing criticised USA's 'generalisation of the concept of national security and abuse of state power". China also sought a fair and just environment for its companies in the US.
This case is not just important for America, but also pertinent for countries like India which have seen tension with China rise in recent years.
The Indian government has in the past raised the issue of Chinese companies being misused to threaten India's national security. A ban on multiple Chinese apps, including PUBG, was imposed due to alleged stealing and transmission of user data.
In such a situation, Delhi might need to keep an eye on Chinese investments in India, especially near military installations.

China using factories in USA to spy? $2.6 million land deal near Air Force drone base sparks worry

A Chinese company's purchase of farmland near a sensitive US Air Force drone base in North Dakota has sparked worries of espionage.

On the face of it, it's a farm facility, making corn oil, starch, and other products from corn kernels. But behind the walls sit sinister spies, tracking military drones, and trying to intercept confidential communication.
This is the worry gripping America, after a Chinese company bought large tracts of land near a US military base. China's Fufeng Group bought 300 acres of farmland in Grand Forks, North Dakota recently. The land was sold by 3 locals for $2.6 million.
The plot is 19 km, or a 20-minute drive, from a major military base. The Grand Forks base is a sensitive drone facility managed by the US Air Force. The Air Force Base reportedly houses some of America's most sensitive drone technology, and also a new space networking centre. The networking centre is "the backbone of all US military communication across the globe", according to a US senator who spoke to CNBC.
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A US Air Force officer has warned that drone and satellite transmissions could easily be surveilled from the Chinese factory. Major Jeremy Fox reportedly said that passive receiving equipment like antennae could be used for spying.
These antennae would simply need to be tuned to the right frequencies to intercept drone and space-based communication. Transmissions to and from the base could easily be collected. To add to the threat, this passive signal collection would be undetectable by the US.
The Air Force officer raised alarm about the espionage threat in an internal memo. Major Fox reportedly said that data collection by China would "present a costly national security risk". He warned that the case may cause grave damage to US strategic advantages, and that it fits a pattern of Chinese subnational espionage. Major Fox accused Beijing of using commercial economic development projects to get close to Defense Department facilities.
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However, the US Air Force has not taken an official position on the matter. The force called Major Fox's comments his personal effort to raise awareness of potential vulnerabilities.
But the soldier's worries have been mirrored by US politicians. Republican Senator Kevin Cramer, who represents North Dakota, said that he doesn't want the Chinese Communist Party doing business in his "backyard". Senator Cramer said America underestimates Beijing's capability to collect data and use it in "nefarious ways".
Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, Mark Warner, is also worried about Chinese spying. Commenting on the North Dakota situation, the Democrat party leader said that America should be "seriously concerned" about Chinese investments near sensitive US facilities.
The allegations have agitated China. Fufeng USA's COO has insisted that there is no possibility of espionage from the North Dakota plant. The company has insisted that the $700 million project is just a corn milling plant The company says that it is helping the local community by creating 200 direct jobs, and other opportunities like logistics.
The Chinese government has also entered the debate, with an official telling the New York Post that Chinese firms investing abroad are told to obey local laws. Beijing criticised USA's 'generalisation of the concept of national security and abuse of state power". China also sought a fair and just environment for its companies in the US.
This case is not just important for America, but also pertinent for countries like India which have seen tension with China rise in recent years.
The Indian government has in the past raised the issue of Chinese companies being misused to threaten India's national security. A ban on multiple Chinese apps, including PUBG, was imposed due to alleged stealing and transmission of user data.
In such a situation, Delhi might need to keep an eye on Chinese investments in India, especially near military installations.

Days after a fighter aircraft crashed in China, another jet made by Pakistan and China crashed in Venezuela.
A Venezuelan Air Force jet crashed on 18 June. The mishap occurred in Zulia provinc, and both the pilots survived. The aircraft which crashed was a K-8W Karakorum, which is used as a light trainer jet by Venezuela. Caracas has reportedly bought 36 of the Pakistan, China jets.
Unconfirmed reports said that this was Venezuela's fourth K-8W crash.
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The $20 million jet was jointly designed by Pakistani and Chinese firms. The K-8 Karakorum is a tandem-seat advanced jet trainer with low-set, unswept wing. Its first flight was in 1991, and the first batch was delivered to Pakistan Air Force in 1995.
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex, and Nanchang Aircraft Manufacturing Company produce the jet. Apart from training, the aircraft can be used for low-level defence, and reconnaissance. The jet has reportedly been bought by Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Egypt, Ghana, Sudan, and Namibia among others.
On June 9, a fighter jet had crashed in China's Xiangyang during a training mission. The aircraft was a J-7, and the pilot ejected safely. The jet had crashed into some houses killing one person, and injuring two others. The J-7 is reportedly China's most-exported jet, with Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar among the prominent buyers.

Jet crash: Pakistan, China-made aircraft crashes in Venezuela days after J-7 mishap| K-8W Karakorum

Venezuelan Air Force's K-8W Karakorum jet crashed on 18 June. The aircraft was designed and manufactured by Pakistan and China.

Days after a fighter aircraft crashed in China, another jet made by Pakistan and China crashed in Venezuela.
A Venezuelan Air Force jet crashed on 18 June. The mishap occurred in Zulia provinc, and both the pilots survived. The aircraft which crashed was a K-8W Karakorum, which is used as a light trainer jet by Venezuela. Caracas has reportedly bought 36 of the Pakistan, China jets.
Unconfirmed reports said that this was Venezuela's fourth K-8W crash.
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The $20 million jet was jointly designed by Pakistani and Chinese firms. The K-8 Karakorum is a tandem-seat advanced jet trainer with low-set, unswept wing. Its first flight was in 1991, and the first batch was delivered to Pakistan Air Force in 1995.
Pakistan Aeronautical Complex, and Nanchang Aircraft Manufacturing Company produce the jet. Apart from training, the aircraft can be used for low-level defence, and reconnaissance. The jet has reportedly been bought by Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Egypt, Ghana, Sudan, and Namibia among others.
On June 9, a fighter jet had crashed in China's Xiangyang during a training mission. The aircraft was a J-7, and the pilot ejected safely. The jet had crashed into some houses killing one person, and injuring two others. The J-7 is reportedly China's most-exported jet, with Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar among the prominent buyers.

As protests against the Agnipath military recruitment scheme intensified, the Army, Navy and the Air Force on Friday announced that they will start the enrolment process under the new model by next week while Defence Minister Rajnath Singh appealed to the youths wanting to join the armed forces to start preparing for the induction.
Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari told PTI that the selection process by the Indian Air Force for recruitment under the new scheme will start from June 24 while the Army said it will begin the initial exercise within two days.
While the Indian Navy said it will start the recruitment process "very soon", a senior naval commander said the notification for the recruitment would be out within a week.
The three services are planning to deploy the first batches of recruits under the new scheme both in operational and non-operational roles by June next year, senior military officials said.
The officials also said the agitating youths are not fully aware of the benefits of the Agnipath scheme.
In an attempt to pacify the protesters, the government on Thursday night increased the upper age limit for recruitment for soldiers under the Agnipath scheme to 23 years from 21 for the year 2022.
Defence Minister Singh, on a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir, said the relaxation of the age limit indicates that the government cares for the youth and asserted that the model of recruitment is a "golden opportunity" for those wanting to join the country's defence system.
He said the Department of Military Affairs, the Ministry of Defence and the three services are committed to commencing the recruitment process at the earliest and invited the youths to join the Indian armed forces and "serve the nation through Agnipath".
Unveiling the scheme on Tuesday, the government said youths between the ages of 17 and-a-half and 21 years would be inducted for a four-year tenure while 25 per cent of them will be subsequently inducted for regular service.
The youths to be recruited under the new scheme would be called 'Agniveer'. A major objective of the scheme is to bring down the average age of military personnel and cut ballooning salary and pension bills.
The announcement of the new scheme came in the backdrop of recruitments into the military remaining stalled over the coronavirus pandemic for over two years.

Agnipath protests: Army, Navy and Air Force to start recruitment process next week?

As protests against the Agnipath military recruitment scheme intensified, the three service arms have announced that the process will begin next week

The three services are planning to deploy the first batches of recruits under the new scheme both in operational and non-operational roles by June next year, senior military officials said.

As protests against the Agnipath military recruitment scheme intensified, the Army, Navy and the Air Force on Friday announced that they will start the enrolment process under the new model by next week while Defence Minister Rajnath Singh appealed to the youths wanting to join the armed forces to start preparing for the induction.
Air Chief Marshal VR Chaudhari told PTI that the selection process by the Indian Air Force for recruitment under the new scheme will start from June 24 while the Army said it will begin the initial exercise within two days.
While the Indian Navy said it will start the recruitment process "very soon", a senior naval commander said the notification for the recruitment would be out within a week.
The three services are planning to deploy the first batches of recruits under the new scheme both in operational and non-operational roles by June next year, senior military officials said.
The officials also said the agitating youths are not fully aware of the benefits of the Agnipath scheme.
In an attempt to pacify the protesters, the government on Thursday night increased the upper age limit for recruitment for soldiers under the Agnipath scheme to 23 years from 21 for the year 2022.
Defence Minister Singh, on a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir, said the relaxation of the age limit indicates that the government cares for the youth and asserted that the model of recruitment is a "golden opportunity" for those wanting to join the country's defence system.
He said the Department of Military Affairs, the Ministry of Defence and the three services are committed to commencing the recruitment process at the earliest and invited the youths to join the Indian armed forces and "serve the nation through Agnipath".
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Unveiling the scheme on Tuesday, the government said youths between the ages of 17 and-a-half and 21 years would be inducted for a four-year tenure while 25 per cent of them will be subsequently inducted for regular service.
The youths to be recruited under the new scheme would be called 'Agniveer'. A major objective of the scheme is to bring down the average age of military personnel and cut ballooning salary and pension bills.
The announcement of the new scheme came in the backdrop of recruitments into the military remaining stalled over the coronavirus pandemic for over two years.

A massive fire, houses turned to rubble, death and destruction - this was the scene in China's Xiangyang after a fighter jet crashed during a training mission.
The incident occurred on June 9 when the aircraft crashed in a residential area. The pilot ejected safely, but one person on the ground was killed, and two were injured.
The plane which crashed was a J-7 deployed with the Chinese air force. The incident occurred near an airport in Xiangyang which lies in Hubei province.
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The J-7 is a single-engine aircraft derived from the Soviet-era MiG-21. The Chengdu Aircraft Corporation produced the lightweight jet. Its maiden flight was in 1966, and it was approved as an operational aircraft in 1967.
The J-7's production ended in 2013 after around five decades. The jet has been deployed in large numbers for regional air protection, as per reports. China is also believed to have converted many J-7s into drones.
The J-7 is China's most-exported aircraft. The plane's export version F-7 was sold to around 17 countries. The importing nations included India's neighbours Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. Many nations which bought the jets have since retired them.

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China fighter jet crash: the J-7 is a single-engine aircraft derived from the Soviet-era MiG-21, and it was exported to many countries including India's neighbours Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Sri Lanka.

A massive fire, houses turned to rubble, death and destruction - this was the scene in China's Xiangyang after a fighter jet crashed during a training mission.
The incident occurred on June 9 when the aircraft crashed in a residential area. The pilot ejected safely, but one person on the ground was killed, and two were injured.
The plane which crashed was a J-7 deployed with the Chinese air force. The incident occurred near an airport in Xiangyang which lies in Hubei province.
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The J-7 is a single-engine aircraft derived from the Soviet-era MiG-21. The Chengdu Aircraft Corporation produced the lightweight jet. Its maiden flight was in 1966, and it was approved as an operational aircraft in 1967.
The J-7's production ended in 2013 after around five decades. The jet has been deployed in large numbers for regional air protection, as per reports. China is also believed to have converted many J-7s into drones.
The J-7 is China's most-exported aircraft. The plane's export version F-7 was sold to around 17 countries. The importing nations included India's neighbours Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar. Many nations which bought the jets have since retired them.

Captain Abhilasha Barak on Wednesday became the first woman combat aviator in the Indian Army.
Officials said she has been awarded the coveted 'wings' along with 36 Army pilots by the director-general of the Army Aviation during a ceremony held at Combat Army Aviation Training School in Nashik.
"Captain Barak became the first woman officer to join the Army Aviation Corps as combat aviator after successful completion of the combat Army aviation course," an official said.
She hails from Haryana and was commissioned into the Army Air Defence Corps in September 2018.
The combat aviator is the daughter of Col S Om Singh (Retd).
Captain Abhilasha has done a number of professional military courses before joining the Army Aviation Corps, said the official.
The Army Aviation Corps is a component of the Army that was formed in November 1986. The Corps is headed by a Lt Gen rank officer known as Director General of Army Aviation.
Over the years, the corps has expanded exponentially with the addition of new units and state of the alt equipment like Cheetah Dhruv, Rudra light combat helicopter and remotely piloted aircraft.
With the motto 'Swift and Sure', the youngest corps of the Indian Army is set to further grow in its tactical importance in the battlefield to take further its role of force multiplier.
The three services have gradually opened up key postings for women in the last few years.
In 2018, flying officer Avani Chaturvedi of the Indian Air Force scripted history by becoming the first Indian woman to fly a fighter aircraft solo. She flew a MiG-21 bison in her first solo flight.
Chaturvedi was part of a three-member women team commissioned as flying officers in July 2016, less than a year after the government decided to open the fighter stream for women on an experimental basis.
In 2020, the Navy announced deploying its first batch of women pilots on the Dornier maritime aircraft.
In a significant move, the Army in 2019 began the process of inducting women into the military police.
The role of the military police includes policing cantonments and army establishments, preventing breach of rules and regulations by soldiers, and maintaining the movement of soldiers as well as logistics during peace and war.

Indian Army gets its first woman combat aviator in Abhilasha Barak

She hails from Haryana and was commissioned into the Army Air Defence Corps in September 2018

Captain Abhilasha Barak on Wednesday became the first woman combat aviator in the Indian Army.
Officials said she has been awarded the coveted 'wings' along with 36 Army pilots by the director-general of the Army Aviation during a ceremony held at Combat Army Aviation Training School in Nashik.
"Captain Barak became the first woman officer to join the Army Aviation Corps as combat aviator after successful completion of the combat Army aviation course," an official said.
She hails from Haryana and was commissioned into the Army Air Defence Corps in September 2018.
The combat aviator is the daughter of Col S Om Singh (Retd).
Captain Abhilasha has done a number of professional military courses before joining the Army Aviation Corps, said the official.
The Army Aviation Corps is a component of the Army that was formed in November 1986. The Corps is headed by a Lt Gen rank officer known as Director General of Army Aviation.
Over the years, the corps has expanded exponentially with the addition of new units and state of the alt equipment like Cheetah Dhruv, Rudra light combat helicopter and remotely piloted aircraft.
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With the motto 'Swift and Sure', the youngest corps of the Indian Army is set to further grow in its tactical importance in the battlefield to take further its role of force multiplier.
The three services have gradually opened up key postings for women in the last few years.
In 2018, flying officer Avani Chaturvedi of the Indian Air Force scripted history by becoming the first Indian woman to fly a fighter aircraft solo. She flew a MiG-21 bison in her first solo flight.
Chaturvedi was part of a three-member women team commissioned as flying officers in July 2016, less than a year after the government decided to open the fighter stream for women on an experimental basis.
In 2020, the Navy announced deploying its first batch of women pilots on the Dornier maritime aircraft.
In a significant move, the Army in 2019 began the process of inducting women into the military police.
The role of the military police includes policing cantonments and army establishments, preventing breach of rules and regulations by soldiers, and maintaining the movement of soldiers as well as logistics during peace and war.

In a concerning incident, two Rafale fighter jets were involved in a mid-air collision, as per news reports. The incident occurred on May 22 during an airshow at the 709 base in Cognac-Chateaubernard in France.
The Rafale aircraft belonged to the 30th Fighter Squadron of the French Air Force. The tailfin of one of the jets was damaged and some debris fell and damaged a house in Gensac-la-Pallue, according to a report in the EurAsian Times.
However, the two aircraft were able to land without difficulty, and no injuries were reported.
One of the Rafale involved in the crash had recently participated in the NATO Tiger Meet military exercise amid the Russia-Ukraine war. The Rafale GA-30 had been painted in special colours for the NATO exercise.
The jets involved in the incident were Rafale C single-seat aircraft from the Vautour Bravo tactical demonstration team which showcases the aircraft's operational capabilities. The French Air Force has launched an investigation into the incident.
In February 2022, another Rafale jet had suffered a technical malfunction. The Rafale's Marine variant had to be redirected to Malta after the nozzle of the refuelling probe fell off and the jet could not be refuelled for a return journey to the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle.
The most serious Rafale accident occurred in 2009 when 2 Rafale Marine jets fell in the Mediterranean sea during a test flight. One pilot went missing, while the other was injured.
India has bought 36 Rafale jets from Dassault Aviation for its Air Force.

Rafale jets crash mid-air: collision during air show in France. Watch what happened

Rafale mid-air collision: the incident occurred on May 22 during an airshow at the 709 base in Cognac-Chateaubernard in France.

In a concerning incident, two Rafale fighter jets were involved in a mid-air collision, as per news reports. The incident occurred on May 22 during an airshow at the 709 base in Cognac-Chateaubernard in France.
The Rafale aircraft belonged to the 30th Fighter Squadron of the French Air Force. The tailfin of one of the jets was damaged and some debris fell and damaged a house in Gensac-la-Pallue, according to a report in the EurAsian Times.
However, the two aircraft were able to land without difficulty, and no injuries were reported.
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One of the Rafale involved in the crash had recently participated in the NATO Tiger Meet military exercise amid the Russia-Ukraine war. The Rafale GA-30 had been painted in special colours for the NATO exercise.
The jets involved in the incident were Rafale C single-seat aircraft from the Vautour Bravo tactical demonstration team which showcases the aircraft's operational capabilities. The French Air Force has launched an investigation into the incident.
In February 2022, another Rafale jet had suffered a technical malfunction. The Rafale's Marine variant had to be redirected to Malta after the nozzle of the refuelling probe fell off and the jet could not be refuelled for a return journey to the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle.
The most serious Rafale accident occurred in 2009 when 2 Rafale Marine jets fell in the Mediterranean sea during a test flight. One pilot went missing, while the other was injured.
India has bought 36 Rafale jets from Dassault Aviation for its Air Force.

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