#india airspace

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Hay'ad u doodda Xuquuqda aadamaha oo cambasaraysay duqaymo Myanmar fulisay

Hay’ad u doodda Xuquuqda aadamaha oo cambasaraysay duqaymo Myanmar fulisay

India-(Berberanews)-Hindiya waa in ay joojisaa diyaaradaha dagaalka Myanmar in ay soo galaan hawada Hindiya inta lagu guda jiro howlgallada uu fulinayo taliska militariga si ay u duqeeyaan badhtilmaameedyada meelaha u dhow xadka Hindiya, sida ay sheegtay hay’ad caalami ah oo u dooda xuquuqda aadanaha. Fortify Rights ayaa sheegtay in ciidamada cirka Myanmar ay “bambooyinka ku rideen labada dhinac…

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🔅Wed morning SUMMARY - ISRAEL REALTIME - Connecting to Israel in Real Time

🔻no overnight rockets.

🔸ISRAEL : holding strong

Regardless of some media reports and US president Biden’s statements, both Israel’s political class and the Israeli public is holding strong and steady.  

There is a lot of room for political maneuvering due to the war, but for the most part the politicians are staying quiet and waiting for the future.  Recent polls show the public strongly supports the war, and while they expect new elections - not in the midst of the war.

The distraught hostage families are holding their protests, doing what they think will help - and a bit of anti-govt protestors have glommed on to their events. While they get media attention, they’re not growing.

And the extremely divisive national topic of draft exemptions was brought before the High Court, but the govt and the leading parties have, for the most part, quietly taken the topic to the back rooms.

🔸LEBANON : tit-for-tat continues

The night before last, Israel attacked Hezbollah weapons warehouses in BaalBek - distant from the border.

Hezbollah's response yesterday: launching over 100 rockets and firing along the entire border.

Counterattack by the IDF deep in Lebanese territory in the Bekaa valley, hitting Hezbollah military operations buildings.

Response: IDF attacked "sensitive" Hezbollah targets, as well as a strike at Hezbollah sites in Syria.

🔸GAZA : battles and targeted attacks continue

Yesterday’s hotspot was Deir al Balah, south west Gaza. Forces maneuvered in, artillery strikes, and targeted bombing.

Continued operations in Hamad, Khan Yunis in south Gaza, including capture of an enemy compound with full stock of military weapons and supplies, battles with enemy squads including a squad trying to sneak up and bomb an IDF position.

The IDF also captured and destroyed another enemy rocket launch site.

Targeted bombing is also occurring in Rafah, targeting leadership and command locations, but giving evacuation warnings due to the concentration of civilians.  For the moment Israel is not pushing into Rafah.

🔸JUDEA-SAMARIA : ongoing counter-terror

Ongoing reports of security force activity throughout Judea-Samaria, significant concentration on trouble hotspots Jenin, Tulkarm, Shechem, Tubas.

Almost daily reports of security raids capturing terror suspects - often kicking off firefights when they resist which get serious with shoulder rocket launches at buildings and drone strikes.

Not only does this capture violent militants, it gives them a target or worries about defense instead of potentially performing attacks.

🔸IRAQ : they keep trying

Iranian funded and armed Iraq Shia Militias keep trying to attack Israel and putting out press releases on their ‘success’. Because of the distance the only weapons they have are long distance suicide drones, and so far they’ve had only 1 get near Israeli airspace, which was immediately shot down by F16.

🔸HOUTHIS : major impact to the world

The Houthis are attacking commercial shipping in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden daily, successfully sinking, damaging, and causing ships to be abandoned. 

World shipping costs have increased 240% since the Houthis started their attacks.

The shipping protection coalition, with the US, UK, India and various EU countries, is stopping a fair number of the attacks, but even daily airstrikes is not deterring the Houthis.  Making it worse, the US/UK airstrikes on Yemen are minimally effective because they don’t know where to hit.

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French Air Force releases images of interception of Russian aircraft in the Baltic Sea

Russian warplanes were intercepted by NATO jets a few hours after Putin's new nuclear threat to the West.

Fernando Valduga By Fernando Valduga 03/03/2024 - 12:30 in Interceptions, Military

On 1º March, NATO reported that French Mirage 2000-5 fighters intercepted Russian Su-30SM fighters over the Baltic Sea. Moments later, two more Russian aircraft, an Il-20 reconnaissance aircraft and an An-72 transport aircraft, were also intercepted by French Air Force jets on a NATO mission.

NATO and the French Air Force released videos and images of the interception of Russian fighters, a few hours after Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a new threat to the West about the nuclear war, where he said that Russia could cause the "destruction of civilization", by stating that NATO forces are "preparing to attack Russian territory".

Check out how it looks, when 2 ?? Mirage 2000-5 intercept 2 ?? SU-30-M aircraft over the Baltic Sea yesterday

Directly after ?? fighters were re-tasked to a new mission, where they also intercepted a ?? AN-72 flying in international airspace North of ?? #SecuringTheSkies #NATOpic.twitter.com/wszcsdoc4U

— NATO Air Command (@NATO_AIRCOM) March 1, 2024

The press service of the NATO Air Force Command said that the incident occurred in international airspace in northern Poland on February 29.

According to NATO, two Mirage 2000-5 of the French Air and Space Force intercepted two Russian Sukhoi Su-30SM jets over the Baltic Sea. Subsequently, the French fighters were sent to a new mission, where they also intercepted two Russian aircraft, an An-72 and an Il-20, which were flying in international airspace in northern Poland, the statement says.

The French aircraft departed from Siauliai Air Base, Lithuania, during the NATO Air Policing mission.

In addition, it is noteworthy that these missions were intensified after Russia launched a large-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022

The priority : #SecuringTheSkies over the Baltic States. @NATO protects ?? https://t.co/1ADkD6SrWC pic.twitter.com/oOe9Jp2Jor

— Armée française – Opérations militaires (@EtatMajorFR) March 1, 2024

In recent years, there have been several interceptions of aircraft that have not caused any serious incidents.

NATO said that air forces across Europe sent their jets more than 300 times to intercept Russian military aircraft approaching the Alliance's airspace only last year.

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the last five days

Day 873

•1 killed, 30 injured in Russian attacks against Ukraine 

•Georgian volunteer fighter died in combat in Ukraine 

•In Ukraine mobilization is going ‘according to plan’ but too few training facilities 

•Orban pitches ‘peace proposal’ after visiting Kyiv and Moscow 

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•Ukraine’s military intelligence hacked nearly 100 Russian websites supporting Putin’s war against Ukraine (websites taken offline, page replaced with bloody pig with Russian flag, Ukrainian flag ax and ‘Russia not found’ inscription)

•Russia withdrew its last patrol ship of the Black Sea Fleet from Crimean waters 

•2 more (4th this week) Russian kamikaze attack drones entered Belarusian airspace 

•Ukrainian forces hit Russian S-300 system in partially occupied Donetsk oblast

Update of the past 3 days

•At least 15 killed (child), 91 injured (children, medical workers) in Russian attacks against Ukraine in the past 3 days

•Fighting in the key village of Kryny (occupied Kherson) ended with the withdrawal of Ukrainian troops, Ukrainian positions ‘completely destroyed’

•Ukraine lists 42,000 citizens as missing persons

•95 Ukrainian POWs returned to Ukraine in prisoner exchange

•Russia sentences US journalist to 16 years in prison on (false) charges of spying 

•Ukrainian forces down Russian Su-25 warplane; drones attack Russian military base in occupied Crimea

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•India is aiming to increase exports to Russia

•Lifting ban on strikes on Russian territory did not lead to escalation - Zelenskyy

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State Dept calls for Israel to investigate allegations of ‘horrific’ sexual abuse of Palestinian detainees | CNN

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Ukraine

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The Weight of Metal (EXERCISE 2 DRAFT 1)

Year: 2104

Location: Norilsk, Former Russian Federation

They say the war began over something simple: land and airspace. But it never stays simple, does it?

The world was changing, again. The ice that once covered the far north had melted, revealing vast stretches of land no one had ever walked on. People said it was rich in minerals—things the world needed. Other places had long since exhausted their resources. Here, in the frozen north, there was still hope for new wealth, new power. The war wasn’t supposed to happen, not like this. It was supposed to be fought in courtrooms, over treaties and digital signatures. But greed has a way of turning everything into violence.

My name is Polina. I was born in Norilsk, in what used to be Russia. I’m ten now, but sometimes I feel much older. It’s hard to stay a child in times like these. War is everywhere. I hear the airstrikes in the distance, sometimes close enough to shake our building. I haven’t gone to school in months, not since the first bombs fell. The sky is full of drones now, silent and invisible. They watch everything, controlling the airspace like ghosts that see without being seen. They say these drones can predict your movements before you even make them. Some say they can slow down time itself.

You’d think by now, after everything we’ve been through, people would’ve figured out how to settle things like grown-ups. But no. They want land. They want airspace. You know, because apparently there’s still something valuable buried under all that permafrost—well, what used to be permafrost. Now it’s just muddy, resource-rich land that’s worth fighting over. Yay, climate change. Who knew melting ice would spark a whole new kind of war?

And so, here we are. I’m sitting in what used to be our apartment, though it’s more like a bomb shelter now. The windows are cracked, the power’s gone, and the sky is full of drones. They’re up there right now, buzzing around like angry bees, waiting for someone to step out of line. It’s a lovely view if you ignore the explosions.

I have this coin. I’ve been carrying it around for as long as I can remember. It’s an old Russian ruble, made of real metal. Weird, right? It’s from when money was still a physical thing, back before everything went digital. My grandmother gave it to me, said it was for good luck. Well, thanks, Grandma, but I think the coin might be broken, because luck? Not really feeling it right now.

But the coin is interesting. Or maybe it’s just me. It’s gotten heavier, I swear. Every time I hold it, it feels like it’s absorbing the weight of everything around me—the bombs, the fear, the constant sense that nothing will ever be okay again. Or maybe it’s absorbing the stupidity of the people who started this mess. Who knows? Either way, it’s definitely not the same little coin I used to flip for fun.

It reminds me of the stories my mom used to tell me before all this started. You know, bedtime stories, except hers were about ancient wars and gods who fought over things that really mattered—like honor, or family, or some kind of moral principle. The Mahabharata. Ever heard of it? It’s this massive, epic tale from India, where warriors fight this huge war over a kingdom. Spoiler alert: it doesn’t end well for anyone. Kind of like now. Except back then, they had cool weapons that could shoot lightning or destroy entire armies with a single thought. Here? We’ve got invisible drones and time-warping tech. Same drama, just fewer gods and more gadgets.

Speaking of time, that’s another fun part of this war. Time doesn’t work like it used to. You know how people always say, “Time flies when you’re having fun”? Well, turns out, time flies even faster when you’re running for your life. Or, it stretches out forever when you’re stuck underground waiting for the next airstrike. And don’t even get me started on the drones. They can slow down time, or so people say. I’m not sure if that’s true, but it feels like it. When they’re hovering above, it’s like everything moves in slow motion. Great. Because what we really needed was more time to think about how screwed we are.

My coin, though. It’s doing something weird. It’s changing. I’ve started noticing cracks in it, like it’s about to break apart. But instead of crumbling, it’s glowing. Not like some cheap neon sign, but more like something alive. At first, I thought it was just my imagination. You know, the kind of thing you tell yourself when you’re hiding from bombs and your brain’s trying to distract you from the obvious. But it’s real. The coin is evolving, just like the war.

There’s this story from the Mahabharata about a weapon, a super-powerful one, called the Brahmastra. It’s basically a nuke but with divine flair. The heroes had to be careful with it because it could destroy the world if they weren’t careful. Well, isn’t that just the kind of thing you’d expect in an epic war? And here I am, holding my own little ticking time bomb, except it’s a coin. And I’m not a hero. I’m just a kid, trying to survive in a war I didn’t ask for, in a world that’s been turned upside down for a piece of land that no one cared about until it was too late.

The coin feels like my own personal Brahmastra. It’s heavy, glowing, and probably dangerous. But what am I supposed to do with it? Throw it at a drone? Ask it nicely to stop the war? Yeah, right. Still, I can’t shake the feeling that this coin is tied to all of this. Like it’s been absorbing the war, the conflict, the anger, and now it’s ready to burst.

We’re in a new age, they said. We’ve got the technology to fix everything, they said. But here we are, 80 years into the future, fighting over land, airspace, and resources like it’s the stone age with more pixels. What’s the point of all this tech if it just makes us better at destroying each other? Sure, we’ve got time-warping drones, but do we have peace? No. We just have more efficient ways to drag out the same old conflicts.

And as for the coin, who knows what it’s going to do next? Maybe it’ll crack open and reveal some ancient truth, or maybe it’ll just keep getting heavier until I can’t carry it anymore. Either way, it’s kind of funny, isn’t it? All this tech, all these machines, and I’m still holding on to a piece of metal like it’s going to save me.

But that’s war for you. It doesn’t matter how far we advance. In the end, we’re all just fighting over the same stupid things, using whatever weapons we can find—whether it’s a coin or a drone that can bend time. The war never ends. It just changes shape.

So yeah, here I am, a ten-year-old with a glowing coin, stuck in a war over land and air rights in the year 2104. What could possibly go wrong?

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Unleashing Power and Precision: A Comprehensive Guide to Indian Air Force Fighter Planes

Introduction

The Indian Air Force (IAF) stands as a symbol of strength and prowess in the vast skies above the subcontinent. Over the years, it has acquired a formidable fleet of fighter planes, each a marvel of engineering and a testament to the nation's commitment to aerial defense. In this blog post, we will delve into the Indian Air Force Fighter Planes list, exploring the capabilities and features that make them the guardians of the Indian airspace.

Evolution of the Indian Air Force

The IAF has come a long way since its inception in 1932. From its humble beginnings with obsolete biplanes, the force has evolved into a modern and technologically advanced air arm. The backbone of the IAF's aerial might lies in its fleet of fighter planes, which have played a crucial role in safeguarding the nation's sovereignty.

Key Considerations in Fighter Plane Selection

Before diving into the list of Indian Air Force fighter planes, it's essential to understand the criteria that govern the selection of these aerial assets. The IAF considers factors such as range, speed, agility, firepower, and electronic warfare capabilities when choosing its fighter planes. These aircraft are designed to operate in diverse environments, from the scorching deserts of Rajasthan to the high-altitude regions of the Himalayas.

Indian Air Force Fighter Planes List

Sukhoi Su-30MKIThe Su-30MKI, a Russian-origin aircraft, has become the backbone of the IAF's fighter fleet. With its twin-engine design, long-range capabilities, and advanced avionics, the Su-30MKI is a versatile and lethal platform. It can carry a variety of air-to-air and air-to-ground missiles, making it a potent force in both aerial combat and ground attacks.

Dassault RafaleThe Dassault Rafale, a French-made multirole fighter, represents the cutting edge of modern military aviation. Its advanced radar systems, electronic warfare capabilities, and precision-guided munitions make it a force to be reckoned with. The Rafale has significantly bolstered the IAF's strategic capabilities, providing an edge in both air superiority and ground attacks.

MiG-29The MiG-29, a stalwart in the IAF's fleet, has undergone various upgrades to enhance its performance. Known for its agility and speed, the MiG-29 is a fourth-generation fighter that can hold its own in air-to-air combat. Its role in providing air defense and escorting other aircraft adds a layer of versatility to the IAF's operations.

TejasDesigned and manufactured indigenously, the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas is a point of pride for India's aerospace industry. With its lightweight design and advanced avionics, the Tejas is tailored for maneuverability. As the IAF continues to induct Tejas variants, it marks a significant stride toward self-reliance in defense production.

JaguarWhile originally designed for ground attack missions, the Anglo-French SEPECAT Jaguar has been adapted for various roles within the IAF. Equipped with a combination of precision-guided munitions and a formidable gun, the Jaguar serves as a potent asset in both air-to-ground and anti-ship operations.

Strategic Importance of Fighter Planes

The role of fighter planes extends beyond just engaging in dogfights. They serve as a critical component of national defense, acting as a deterrent and providing a strategic advantage. The IAF's fighter planes play a pivotal role in ensuring air superiority, conducting reconnaissance, and delivering precision strikes when needed.

Challenges and Future Developments

While the IAF's fleet of fighter planes is formidable, it is not without challenges. The need for continuous upgrades, technological advancements, and the emergence of new threats require constant vigilance and adaptation. The IAF is actively pursuing modernization initiatives, including the development of next-generation fighter aircraft, to maintain its edge in an ever-evolving geopolitical landscape.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the Indian Air Force's fighter planes stand as a testament to the nation's commitment to aerial defense. From the iconic MiG-21s of yesteryears to the state-of-the-art Rafales and Tejas of today, each aircraft in the IAF's inventory plays a crucial role in securing the skies above India. As the nation continues to invest in indigenous defense production and embraces cutting-edge technology, the future of the IAF's fighter fleet looks promising, ensuring that the Indian skies remain safeguarded for generations to come.

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Events 9.6 (after 1940)

1943 – The Monterrey Institute of Technology is founded in Monterrey, Mexico as one of the largest and most influential private universities in Latin America. 1943 – Pennsylvania Railroad's premier train derails at Frankford Junction in Philadelphia, killing 79 people and injuring 117 others. 1944 – World War II: The city of Ypres, Belgium is liberated by Allied forces. 1944 – World War II: Soviet forces capture the city of Tartu, Estonia. 1946 – United States Secretary of State James F. Byrnes announces that the U.S. will follow a policy of economic reconstruction in postwar Germany. 1952 – A prototype aircraft crashes at the Farnborough Airshow in Hampshire, England, killing 29 spectators and the two on board. 1955 – Istanbul's Greek, Jewish, and Armenian minorities are the target of a government-sponsored pogrom; dozens are killed in ensuing riots. 1962 – The United States government begins the Exercise Spade Fork nuclear readiness drill. 1962 – Archaeologist Peter Marsden discovers the first of the Blackfriars Ships dating back to the second century AD in the Blackfriars area of the banks of the River Thames in London. 1965 – India retaliates following Pakistan's Operation Grand Slam which results in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 that ends in a stalemate followed by the signing of the Tashkent Declaration. 1966 – Prime Minister Hendrik Verwoerd, the architect of apartheid, is stabbed to death in Cape Town, South Africa during a parliamentary meeting. 1968 – Swaziland becomes independent. 1970 – Two passenger jets bound from Europe to New York are simultaneously hijacked by Palestinian terrorist members of the PFLP and taken to Dawson's Field, Jordan. 1971 – Paninternational Flight 112 crashes on the Bundesautobahn 7 highway near Hamburg Airport, in Hamburg, Germany, killing 22. 1972 – Munich massacre: Nine Israeli athletes die (along with a German policeman) at the hands of the Palestinian "Black September" terrorist group after being taken hostage at the Munich Olympic Games. Two other Israeli athletes were slain in the initial attack the previous day. 1976 – Cold War: Soviet Air Defence Forces pilot Viktor Belenko lands a Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-25 jet fighter at Hakodate in Japan and requests political asylum in the United States; his request is granted. 1983 – The Soviet Union admits to shooting down Korean Air Lines Flight 007, stating that its operatives did not know that it was a civilian aircraft when it reportedly violated Soviet airspace. 1985 – Midwest Express Airlines Flight 105 crashes near Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, killing all 31 people on board. 1991 – The Soviet Union recognizes the independence of the Baltic states Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. 1991 – The Russian parliament approves the name change of Leningrad back to Saint Petersburg. The change is effective October 1. 1995 – Cal Ripken Jr. of the Baltimore Orioles plays in his 2,131st consecutive game, breaking a record that had stood for 56 years. 1997 – The Funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales takes place in London. Well over a million people lined the streets and 21⁄2 billion watched around the world on television. 2003 – Mahmoud Abbas resigns from his position of Palestinian Prime Minister. 2007 – Israel executes the air strike Operation Orchard to destroy a nuclear reactor in Syria. 2013 – Forty-one elephants are poisoned with cyanide in salt pans, by poachers in Hwange National Park. 2018 – Supreme Court of India decriminalised all consensual sex among adults in private, making homosexuality legal on the Indian lands. 2022 – Boris Johnson resigns as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, and is replaced by Liz Truss. Their meetings with Queen Elizabeth II at Balmoral Castle were the Queen's final official duties before her death two days later. 2022 – Russo-Ukrainian War: Ukraine begins its Kharkiv counteroffensive, surprising Russian forces and retaking over 3,000 square kilometers of land, recapturing the entire Kharkiv Oblast west of the Oskil River, within the next week.

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When former U.S. President John F. Kennedy was a member of Congress in the 1950s, he was among a group of legislative members in the House of Representatives and Senate who sought to end the U.S. arms embargo on Israel. Despite this pressure, then-President Dwight D. Eisenhower would not budge, believing that the Tripartite Declaration of 1950—in which the United States, France, and the United Kingdom agreed not to sell weapons to regional belligerents—was the best way to prevent war in the Middle East. When Kennedy was elected president, he broke from the agreement and sold the U.S.-made Hawk air defense systems to the Jewish state, a decision that represented the beginning of the U.S.-Israel defense relationship as the world has come to know it.

In mid-January, the Biden administration asked Israel to send these 1950s-era Hawk systems, which have been in storage, to Kyiv to help the Ukrainians defend against a barrage of Russian missiles and Iranian drones. The Israelis reportedly refused.

It was a stunning decision by a country that has both enjoyed $107,806,200,000 in military assistance from the United States between 1946 and 2021 and whose population (like Ukraine’s) is forced to live under the threat of rockets, missiles, and drones—a number of which are also derived from Iranian technology. Israel’s leaders have continued to carry on their “war between the wars”—attacking Iranians and their proxies in Syria and sometimes Iraq to ensure the Israeli population remains secure—including an attack on Iranian facilities this past weekend that U.S. officials reportedly attributed to the Mossad, Israel’s intelligence service. Yet, at the same time, the Israelis seem to be denying even ancient and unused technology to the Ukrainians to secure their own population.

However, no one should be shocked by Israel’s apparent decision to hold onto the Hawks.

Since Russian President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, the Israeli government—much like the Turkish government—has played a double game, offering rhetorical support for Ukrainian independence and providing humanitarian aid to Kyiv. At least the Turks are willing to sell the Ukrainians weaponry. The Israelis, in contrast, are scrupulously avoiding any policies that will damage Jerusalem’s ties to Moscow.

The primary reason for this is security. The Russians have a major presence in Syria and its airspace. For Israel to be able to go after the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) or its proxies on Syrian territory, Israeli pilots need to deconflict with the Russians. Putin has been mostly happy to oblige the Israelis, because although he and Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei agree on ensuring the survival of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s regime, the Russians have wanted the Iranians to be the junior partner in that effort. Israel’s periodic and withering strikes on the IRGC with the Kremlin’s quiet assent have reinforced Putin’s approach.

Even if much of the Israel-Russia relationship is about Syria and security, there is more to these ties. Israel’s leaders almost reflexively define the country as both democratic and part of the West, but worldview matters. And as Israeli politics have moved steadily to the right under Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s stewardship, Jerusalem has forged ties with countries that do not fall into either category.

Political affinities based on nationalism, identity, antipathy to liberalism, and hostility to Muslims seem to have played a role in driving Israel’s ties to a constellation of illiberal countries—notably Russia, Hungary, Poland, India, and Brazil under former President Jair Bolsonaro. Of course, these affinities do not always pull in the same direction. Poland is a leading supporter of Ukraine and proved its enormous value in what U.S. President Joe Biden has defined as a struggle between democracy and tyranny. Still, even though the leaders of Poland’s ruling Law and Justice party share many aspects of Putin’s outlook, the country remains an illiberal democracy, and Israel is pulling in the same direction.

Netanyahu does not seem to be a natural cultural warrior, preferring to emphasize security and how good he is at providing it for Israelis, but at moments of crisis he has demonstrated his willingness to use racist dog whistles and throw his lot in with illiberal politicians. In an effort to get out the vote in 2015, for instance, he warned Jewish Israelis via Facebook: “The right-wing government is in danger. Arab voters are coming out in droves to the polls. Left-wing organizations are busing them out.” And of course, more recently, he made common cause with Israel’s nationalist, illiberal, religious right, whose leaders share the ideological inclinations of the global right—of which the Russian president is a leader.

Israeli Minister of Public Security Itamar Ben-Gvir, Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, and Avi Maoz—a deputy minister in the prime minister’s office whose portfolio seems to be solely related to fostering his particular interpretation of Jewish identity—have no apparent commitment to democracy. These officials seem more interested in leveraging Israel’s democratic practices to advance their non-democratic agenda. Although Netanyahu’s coalition is made up of parties that collectively garnered fewer votes than other parties, Ben-Gvir, Smotrich, Maoz, and others are acting as if they have an overwhelming mandate to tilt power in favor of the Knesset, where they and their allies currently hold a slim majority.

The press has focused a fair amount on Netanyahu’s parochial interest in making changes to laws that would allow him to escape prosecution for corruption. From one perspective, that is the least the prime minister’s partners can do for him in exchange for allowing them to alter how justices for the Supreme Court are chosen and providing Israel’s legislature the power to overrule the country’s highest court. This change could allow the government to expand Israeli control over the West Bank, undermine the rights of non-Jewish Israelis, and firmly situate Israeli identity within a specifically Orthodox version of what constitutes Jewishness. Included in this would be a significant change to Israel’s “Law of Return,” which has been critical in connecting Jews around the world to Israel. In addition, Israel’s tolerant environment for the LGBTQ community is in jeopardy as Maoz—who openly espouses homophobic views—vows to pursue an anti-gay and anti-trans agenda, a hallmark of the illiberal global right.

What is happening (or may happen) in Israel aligns with what has happened in other illiberal states, including Russia. Politicians have hollowed out, bent, and undermined institutions to lock in their power and pursue illiberal policies in the name of some ostensibly greater cause, notably nationalism, identity, and religion. Israel’s political system has long had trouble reconciling democratic principles with the ethno-religious nationalism that is very much a part of Zionism.

Over the better part of almost 75 years, Israelis have sought to manage the contradictions and problems these competing impulses created, but the new government does not care to manage them. Instead, it seeks to reinforce an avowedly Jewish state based on a particular understanding of Judaism that does not try to accommodate those who fall outside the category of acceptable Jewishness.

Israel is on a political trajectory that places it among illiberal states in the world. It would be inaccurate to suggest that Israel is just like Russia, which is just like India, which is just like Hungary. Yet leaders in all of these countries share a similar outlook about how to organize their societies. So, yes, it is true that Jerusalem’s ties to Moscow are intertwined with its security concerns and the emergency that is Iran’s presence in Syria. But for those who think of Israel as a Western-oriented democracy, its relationships with Russia and other illiberal states are much more consequential than that.

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News Roundup 6/29/2023 | The Libertarian Institute

Here is your daily roundup of today's news:

News Roundup 6/29/2023

by Kyle Anzalone

Russia

The Biden administration on Tuesday announced a new $500 million military aid package for Ukraine that includes new Bradley and Stryker armored vehicles and munitions for various weapons systems. AWC

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky told BBC last week that there will be no Ukrainian presidential election in 2024 if martial law is still in effect, The New Voice of Ukraine reported. AWC

The Kremlin’s top diplomat said Moscow can no longer trust Washington and the potential for nuclear war has escalated. The Russian foreign minister suggested talks with American officials were possible, but Washington has not made an effort to engage. The Institute

The State Department announced it authorized selling $15 billion in advanced air defense systems to Poland. The deal comes as Washington wants to increase NATO’s military presence in Eastern Europe. The Institute

In a move which will surely garner censures from Bern’s European allies, Switzerland has vetoed a plan to send roughly 100 mothballed German-made Leopard 1 battle tanks to Kiev, citing its neutrality laws. This decision comes as Ukraine’s long awaited counteroffensive has netted substantial losses in armored vehicles. The Institute

US officials speaking to The New York Times said Wednesday that a senior Russian general knew Yevgeny Prigozhin was planning an uprising, a claim dismissed by the Kremlin. AWC

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Wednesday that the alliance is prepared to defend itself from any threat posed by Wagner fighters who go to Belarus. AWC

The Swedish government permitted a Quran-burning protest that took place in Sweden on Wednesday, a move that angered Turkey and made it less likely that Ankara will approve Stockholm’s NATO membership before the Vilnius summit in July. AWC

China

The Taiwanese military has reaffirmed that it will fire on Chinese warplanes and naval vessels if they come within 12 nautical miles of Taiwan’s coast, which marks the beginning of the island’s territorial waters and airspace. AWC

US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti said Wednesday that Washington and New Delhi can jointly deploy warships and warplanes in the Indian and Pacific Oceans as the two nations are increasing military ties. AWC

Iran

Axios reported on Wednesday that White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan expressed concern to his Israeli counterpart about Israel leaking information to the press about the US and Iran holding indirect talks to reach an interim agreement on Tehran’s nuclear program. AWC

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IB71 OTT Release Date: Vidyut Jammwal Starrer Movie to Premiere on Disney+ Hotstar on July 7

In recent years, the Indian film industry has showcased the remarkable skills of Indian intelligence teams through a series of captivating movies. Films like "Baby," "Akbar Walter Romeo," and the recent release, "Mission Majnu," have shed light on the daring adventures of Indian Intelligence operatives. Adding to this trend, Bollywood's action hero, Vidyut Jamwal, has now brought another fascinating story to the big screen. Disney+ Hotstar Set to Premiere IB-71: Vidyut Jammwal Takes Center Stage Vidyut Jamwal's latest movie, "IB71," delves into the perilous operations of the Intelligence Bureau of India during the Indo-Pak war of 1971. Although the film received a lukewarm response from audiences upon its release, Vidyut took the opportunity to explain the significance of the title and the plot. He clarified that "IB" stands for Intelligence Bureau, the Indian secret service, and emphasized that there hasn't been a movie centered on the IB until now. "IB-71" showcases the agency's paramount undertaking during the Indo-Pak war of 1971, as India's secret service fearlessly confronts the formidable alliance of China and Pakistan. https://twitter.com/DisneyPlusHS/status/1672489462872387586 Significantly, "IB-71" signifies Vidyut Jammwal's foray into film production, marking his debut as a producer. The actor has launched his production company, Action Hero Films, with the aim of providing a platform for actors who often have less prominent roles in films. The streaming rights for the movie were acquired by Disney+ Hotstar, which has announced that the film will premiere on July 7. To enjoy the intense drama unfolding on screen, viewers will need a subscription to the streaming platform. Read Also Adipurush OTT Release: Amazon Prime Video Secures Digital Rights The official trailer of "IB-71" provides a tantalizing sneak peek into the film's storyline. When Indian Intelligence discovers a grave threat posed by Pakistan and China, indicating the possibility of imminent attacks, they find themselves caught off guard. In response, IB agent Dev Jammwal devises a tactical plan to protect the country by effectively cutting off Indian airspace, thwarting this impending danger. Directed by Sankalp Reddy, the film is produced by Vidyut Jammwal, Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, and Abbas Sayyed. The screenplay is written by Sankalp Reddy, Vasudev Reddy, and Arjun Verma. Alongside Vidyut Jammwal, the movie features talented actors such as Anupam Kher, Vishal Jethwa, Niharica Raizada, Dilip Tahil, and Mir Sarwar. Official Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-V9tu8rqWIg As the release date approaches, anticipation grows for "IB71." With its focus on a lesser-explored aspect of Indian intelligence history and the promise of gripping storytelling, the film aims to captivate audiences with its intense and patriotic narrative. Read the full article

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The Good...

January 26, 2023 (Thank you, Kathy Sabino! I was stuck in 2022!)

Yesterday was Republic Day in India. The day in 1950 when the constitution of a new, independent India came into effect. Interesting that I find two different meanings of the holiday on Google. The other: that it is the day in 1930 that the Indian National Conference committed to independence.

We learned, the hard way, that it is not an ideal day to travel! With no explanation offered (and combined with my ignorance about the holiday), our original two flights to Varanasi were cancelled last week- then one of the replacement flights (from Delhi to Varanasi) was changed to 30 minutes earlier departure. We thought we’d make it—but we didn’t understand the madness of Delhi airport. We had to shift terminals (two different airlines)—and that is like shifting to a completely different airport. 30 minutes to travel from one to another—as we watched the window for our connection whither away. Finally, it was explained that airspace was being cleared from 10-12 for an airshow celebrating the holiday. Ah. Welcome to India. This must have been decided last week: thus, the cancellations and changes.

It all worked out fine. We checked into a nice Radisson near the airport (a little pricey for us- but we were exhausted and stressed.) We ordered in pizza, drank beer from the minibar (Republic Day a “dry day” for the city)- and best of all, I took advantage of the hot shower and STEAM ROOM in the spa. After a month of dicey hot water and bucket baths—it was glorious.

Now on to Varanasi, which promises to be an adventure, so I wanted to get caught up.

The last week has been one of big highs and big lows. I think I’ll focus on the highs, for now.

Last Saturday, we traveled with three students to border villages to interview Partition survivors and others with family stories from relatives who have passed. At every stop we were welcomed with incredible warmth and hospitality. We met one Partition survivor—the great grandfather of our travel companion Hardeep. This gentleman was twenty at the time, (making him now 95/96). His wife and infant daughter traveled by train across the border (a risky journey—many trains arrived at their destination full of slaughtered men, women, and children). He traveled on foot with a kafila. Of course, the wife and daughter would arrive long before he did—and the husband and wife made a plan to meet at a certain bridge near their destination. Days later, they were reunited—all safe. He told us he left many Muslim friends back in Pakistan—and he pulled out a well-worn diary to show us their phone numbers. They remain in touch to this day.

After that interview, we visited various homes of our student hosts. One village we visited was Batala. By a rather incredible coincidence, I had received a message that morning from a friend, Umar, who Sarah and I met in Islamabad back in 2015. He had arranged for us to interview his grandfather, a Partition survivor. Due to tight security in Pakistan, it was the one interview I was able to attend for our 2015 project, and I fell immediately in love with the grandfather. I remember his story of traveling on a train to Pakistan with his uncle. The train was attacked, and they were separated. For days, they did not know if the other had survived. Finally, they made it to a refugee camp, where they waited for the women and children of their family to join them. It took several weeks, in which time they had no information about the welfare of those family members.

Umar messaged me that morning to tell me that it was the one-year anniversary of his grandfather’s death. He wondered if we had a copy of the interview and expressed his regret that he didn’t ask for it at the time. I promised to look into it and asked him what village his grandfather had emigrated from. Batala. I couldn’t believe it. We were going there that day! He did not know the specific address. But I promised to send a picture and to say a prayer for his grandfather. I sent these pictures of the green fields around Batali, and he wrote back that his grandfather shared how he used to sneak into those fields to get fruit as a boy. Umar said, “ This is so calming for me to see—in a strange way I feel connected to this place.”

In addition to the family visits on that day, we visited a special border corridor open to Indian nationals wishing to visit one of the Sikh sacred sites now in Pakistan. This was one of the tragedies of Partition. The Punjab is the home of the Sikhs and the origin of their religion. When Radcliffe drew his line, many of the most sacred sites (including the birthplace of the first guru) were in Pakistan. We were not allowed to cross over (only Indian citizens.) But we could see, up close, that harsh metal fence cutting through the fields.

Our last stop was at the shores of the Ravi River. One lonely soldier seemed to be in charge of that outpost—and the poor guy was in a shower stall bathing at the time of our stop. We tried to steer clear and give him some privacy! The spot was breathtaking—and we looked across to Pakistan on the opposite shore. I imagined the refugees from both sides stealing across –most likely at night—praying that they and their families would cross safely.

The next day we were off to the border villages again, this time with director Emanuel and student Priya, who has been serving as one of our translators. Again, we were welcomed with unparalleled hospitality. The interviews with Partition survivors were gatherings for the whole family. One of my goals for this project is to connect young people with the stories of those who came before them—and I was happy to see family members young and old sitting and listening as their elders talked.

And wow, do they talk! It is as if these stories have been waiting to burst forth for decades. Once each got started, the stories poured out. We only got occasional translations, and that was fine. The stories were recorded and collected—that was the objective.

I have nicknamed the first woman we interviewed the Apple Dumpling Lady. I remember seeing those folk dolls from New England with faces created out of dried apples. Her face reminded me of one. What an incredible face! She was, as far as we could calculate, 88--and sharp as a tack (as have been all of the survivors so far.) At the end of the interview, I went to thank her and she blessed me. I loved her.

Later that day, we arrived at the house of a friend of Emanuel’s. After a warm welcome from the family, a son visiting from Canada told us that they had arranged for us to interview the couple next door: both Partition survivors and both in their 90’s. “Would you like to go to them, or would you like them to come to us?” I said that considering they were in their 90’s, wouldn’t it be best if we went to them?!

We walked across the road and entered the traditional courtyard (complete with cows.) We were welcomed by generations of the family, and then ushered into a small room in which a man and a woman wrapped in layers of blankets and shawls (it was very cold!) sat on charpoys. They had both emigrated in 1947- both at 13 years old. They married two years later and have been married for 73 years. He told us that she traveled by foot and had more stories—so he let her do most of the talking. While I didn’t understand much, I did learn that she was one of three daughters in the family. She traveled on foot with her sisters and her parents. They left most of their valuable possessions in Pakistan (like so many, they assumed they would return after things cooled down.) Her father said, “If I reach India and my wife and daughters are safe, everything I value will be with me.” At night, she said, the women in the kafila slept in the middle, encircled by the men, who took turns keeping watch. They all made it safely across the border after 22 days. “Your father did what he said he’d do”, I said. She nodded—her eyes filling with tears.

Every visit includes the essential group photo. And then, often, individual photos with various family members or groups.

Also- the random people we pass by who want a photo with us, or one with us and their children. I should have quite a collection by the end of this journey.

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Do you know if commercial flights avoid Israel too or it's only government flights

Like I'll tell you in relation to india and Pakistan, here all the Indian flights no matter where it is going or where it is coming from or for what purpose, they do not fly over Pakistan during times of conflicts.

E.g. the air force flights to Europe make sure to go from the longer routes to avoid entering Pak even when the airspace is open to them like rn. Currently the Pakistan airspace is open for Indian flights still most commercial airlines make sure to not go over Pak unless absolutely necessary.

And this is basically the standard policy for all across the board when it comes to disputes and conflicts. Especially strict when it comes for any sort of official government or sensitive flights.

There's was a very boring chapter relating to this titled 'trade, communication and conflicts' in my peace & conflict resolution paper.

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How to identify and track military aircraft in online applications

It is surprisingly easy to track what is flying above you, but there are limits - you will still see only what the military wants you to see.

Fernando Valduga By Fernando Valduga 12/24/2023 - 14:40 in Military

The system, known as ADS-B, allows you to quickly search for what is flying in your vicinity, or even on the other side of the world.

In the past, before the 2000s, people looked at the sky and saw the trail of condensation created by commercial and military jets at high altitudes and wondered what would be the aircraft that passed over our heads, where it was going, where it came from. Today, thanks to a worldwide transponder system, you can track even U.S. military aircraft.

About a decade later, it was already possible to follow commercial aircraft, knowing which airline, flight level, speed and route taken by the flights, being able to accurately follow the arrival of a plane at the airport.

Currently, equipped with a smartphone and with a particular app or website, we can find all this and much more.

Civil aviation authorities around the world began to implement Automatic Transmission of Dependent Surveillance (ADS-B) in the early years. The ADS-B is an aircraft-mounted transponder system that transmits a variety of information in real time, including the location, speed, direction of the aircraft and a unique transponder code for each aircraft. This information, plotted on a map, gives pilots and ground controllers the ability to quickly get a sense of the local airspace (or the airspace of most places on Earth).

Transponder signals can also be captured by cheap terrestrial receivers that amateurs, aviation enthusiasts and others can build for less than $100 using widely available hardware and software, some of which can be obtained on flight tracking sites.

Movement of aircraft tracked by the ADS-B Exchange around the world.

As of 2021, ADS-B transponders are mandatory in the USA, Europe, Australia, Colombia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, South Africa, Taiwan and Vietnam, and the system is being implemented in China, Canada and Saudi Arabia.

In the United States, almost every type of aircraft - from commercial aircraft and small private aircraft to military fighters, helicopters, bombers, tankers, information-collection aircraft, transport, special operations aircraft, drones and even VIP aircraft carrying the president and members of Congress - are required to transpose into controlled airspace.

A screenshot of the online flight tracking site ADS-B Exchange showing a snapshot of military flights in the United States on July 18 of this year on the ADS-B Exchange.

The information is not only available to the aviation community. The ADS-B Exchange website gathers aircraft tracking data and makes it available in real time, allowing anyone to track air traffic anywhere the system is working.

Unlike FlightRadar24.com or FlightAware.com - which rely on flight tracking data streams provided by the FAA and other international aviation authorities or obtained from Aireon's global ADS-B air traffic surveillance and tracking network, as well as ground-based ADS-B receivers - ADSBExchange.com relies on thousands of independently owned ground-based ADS-B receivers and multilayer devices, or MLAT.

MLAT receivers in groups of three or four in a small geographical area use triangulation to track aircraft. In other words, if an aircraft is not using ADS-B for transponder as military aircraft sometimes do, MLAT receivers can still capture their S-Mode transponder signals and establish a position and tracking for an aircraft, as well as altitude and speed data.

The network of receivers of the ADSBExchange.com website includes 10,000 MLAT devices worldwide. As it does not collect flight tracking data from government or commercial sources, it may offer "unfiltered" flight tracking.

ADS-B Exchange merges ADS-B data with other publicly known data on military and civilian aircraft around the world. Individual aircraft are plotted on OpenStreetMap - a free geographical database of the world - represented by color-coded icons according to altitude. The icons range from individual autostos and Cessna 182 to four-engine Boeing 747 and Airbus A380 civil aircraft. Military icons include U-2, KC-135 Stratotankers, C-17 Globemaster III, C-5M Super Galaxy, V-22 Ospreys and so on, although fighters are often represented by a more generic icon model of swept wing and stuffy nose.

A click on the icon includes spatial information, including ground speed, altitude and location, ADS-B signal strength and other data. It also includes the registration of the aircraft, the country of registration and adds a photograph or thumbnail of the aircraft when possible.

All this means that, with the click of a button, you can instantly find out what is flying near you.

Although aircraft tracking has long been a niche hobby among aviation enthusiasts who like to catalog the comings and goings of aircraft, the public availability of transponder data in mid-air also offers journalists, researchers and other observers an effective means of tracking the movements and activities of the planes of the richest and most powerful in the world. The aggregation and analysis of public flight data shed light on the CIA's torture flights, the movements of the Russian oligarchs, and Google's friendly relationship with NASA.

Flights from ISR platforms tracked in the Ukraine region for a period of one month, at the end of last year.

More recently, these tracking techniques have gained international attention after attracting the wrath of Elon Musk, the richest man in the world. After buying social media giant Twitter, Musk banned an account that shared the movements of his private jet.

Despite repeated promises to protect freedom of expression - and a specific promise not to ban the @ElonJet account - on the platform, Musk censored anyone who shared the whereabouts of his plane, claiming that the data obtained entirely legally and totally public was equivalent to "murder coordinates".

A Global Hawk flown remotely with the indicater FORTE12 was the last aircraft tracked over Ukraine before the invasion of Russian forces and the closure of the country's airspace to civilian air traffic, according to the global flight tracking service Flightradar24.

Soon after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, a US Global Hawk, with the indication FORTE12, was followed almost daily by thousands of people on the Flighradar24 platform.

Publicly available flight tracking data is a growing problem for the U.S. military, a senior Pentagon official said recently.

Sites such as ADSBExchange.com, FlightRadar24.com and FlightAware.com aggregate flight data in the United States and abroad using a combination of commercial and citizen-owned sensors that capture the movements of commercial, civil and military aircraft in real time, 24 hours a day.

"The Department of Defense considers open source flight tracking and data aggregation on our aircraft a direct threat to our ability to conduct military air operations around the world," the U.S. Air Force said.

An F-35 fighter was tracked in the Flightradar 24 app earlier this year, during a flight near Phoenix, Arizona.

Aggregated by websites and retransmitted on social media accounts, the data can be a free source of intelligence for nation-states, terrorist groups or individuals, revealing everything from operational movements of aircraft, aviation units and troops to training standards, development test flights and the movements of government officials, experts said.

This image shows a Beechcraft King Air configured for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions in the military aviation field of Baledogle, Somalia, in 2021. The U.S. civil registration code on the side was not assigned to any specific aircraft at the time and its exact operator remains unknown. However, this is very much in line with the types of aircraft that JSOC allegedly operates clandestinely and that would be interested in hiding the activities through the proposed aircraft flight profile management database tool.

Therefore, military aircraft routinely transmit their ADS-B data, but have the option to turn it off when necessary. The Pentagon is well aware that aviation enthusiasts - and potential opponents - monitor ADS-B data and that aircraft turn off transponders when they do not want anyone to observe them. Often when following the aircraft they simply disappear abruptly from the map.

The U.S. military is also known to use fake hexadecimal codes, which identify a transponder as belonging to a specific aircraft, to help mask certain sensitive flights. For example, the U.S. Air Force VC-25A Air Force One jet that transported President Donald Trump to Afghanistan in 2019 electronically disguised itself for a time as a KC-10 Extender tanker in this way.

As a particularly notable and relevant example of tracking high-profile U.S. military flights, the U.S. Air Force C-40 Clipper aircraft that transported Nancy Pelosi, then a representative of the Democratic Party in California and mayor, to Taiwan last year was visible online, despite concerns that the Chinese military might try to forcibly prevent the flight from reaching the island or harassing it otherwise.

This flight, which used the SPAR19 indicative, was one of the most tracked of all time in terms of total simultaneous users monitoring it on the popular website FlightRadar24, and ended up taking down the app for a period of time.

The Ghostrider trail on the night between November 20 and 21, 2023, on Radarbox.com.

In mid-November, something new happened: a U.S. aircraft involved in combat apparently left its ADS-B on, and did so intentionally. An AC-130J Ghostrider attack aircraft carried out an airstrike against a target that had launched a missile attack against U.S. forces at Al Assad Air Base in Iraq. The AC-130 gunship has a variety of weapons, including 30mm and 105mm cannons, and precisely guided bombs and missiles, and usually flies in lazy circles above its target, pouring firepower on the targets below. In Al Assad's retaliatory air attack, according to The Aviationist website, the Ghostrider involved apparently kept his transponder on all the time, drawing large circles on the ADS-B map and it was possible to be seen on the Radar Box website.

In Brazil, it is possible to track several military aircraft in aircraft tracking applications, including the most widespread Flightradar24. Next, you can see the KC-390, C-130 Hercules transport aircraft or T-27 Tucano coaches in flight near the Air Force Academy. The FAB has hidden data from the presidential aircraft A319 (VC-1) and E190 (VC-2) on these sites.

FAB T-27 Tucano aircraft are often seen flying near Pirassununga, AFA headquarters.

More recently, it was possible to follow the flights of the Brazilian Air Force that went to seek refugees and Brazilian citizens who were and Israel and the Gaza Strip. The KC-30 and KC-390 aircraft could be tracked in real time on the tracking platforms.

If you are a fan of military aircraft or just like to know what is happening when you hear the noise of aircraft engines, ADS-B is a free and reliable tool that you should use to track and identify planes. Observing fighters, spy planes and transport coming and going can help you get to know your armed forces. Just keep in mind that, at least when it comes to military flights, you will only see what the military wants you to see.

BONUS

From Christmas Eve, the flight tracking site Flightradar24 will be keeping an eye on Santa Claus and his reindeer Rudolph, Dasher, Dancer, Prancer, Vixen, Comet, Cupid, Donner and Blitzen as they accelerate around the world.

Initially tracking Santa Claus was a challenge, but thanks to an ADS-B transponder installed a few years ago and the reindeer horns functioning as an additional antenna, Flightradar24 uses a mixture of terrestrial and satellite ADS-B coverage to track Santa Claus during his busiest night of the year.

To follow the good old man, go here.

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Aviation photographer and pilot since 1992, he has participated in several events and air operations, such as Cruzex, AirVenture, Dayton Airshow and FIDAE. He has works published in specialized aviation magazines in Brazil and abroad. He uses Canon equipment during his photographic work in the world of aviation.

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Top DGCA Ground Classes in India

Are you dreaming of an aviation career? The skies might be calling your name. But before you can soar among the clouds, there’s an essential stepping stone: DGCA ground classes. These courses prepare aspiring pilots and aviation professionals for the rigorous demands of the industry, ensuring they have both theoretical knowledge and practical skills. With numerous options available across India, finding the right program is crucial to kickstart your journey.

Among the many institutions offering these courses, CEA Aviation stands out as a beacon for those seeking quality education. Whether you're looking to become a pilot or dive into various roles within aviation management, choosing the best DGCA ground classes can make all the difference in achieving your goals. Let’s explore what makes CEA Aviation an exceptional choice and how these ground classes can pave your way to success in this exciting field!

What is the importance of DGCA ground classes?

DGCA ground classes play a pivotal role in shaping the aviation industry professionals of tomorrow. These classes are designed to provide aspiring pilots and aviation specialists with essential theoretical knowledge that complements practical training. Understanding subjects like navigation, meteorology, air regulations, and aircraft technical knowledge is crucial for anyone looking to excel in this field.

The DGCA (Directorate General of Civil Aviation) sets stringent standards for safety and efficiency within Indian airspace. By completing these ground classes, students not only prepare themselves for various examinations but also gain insights into the regulations governing flight operations. This education fosters a strong foundation necessary for successful careers in aviation.

Moreover, DGCA ground classes enhance critical thinking and problem-solving skills among students as they learn to navigate complex scenarios that may arise during flights or operational management. The importance of these courses extends beyond mere certification; they instill professionalism and discipline vital for maintaining high safety standards in the aviation sector.

Investing time and effort into quality DGCA ground classes can significantly impact one’s career trajectory in aviation by opening doors to numerous opportunities while ensuring readiness for real-world challenges.

What are the career opportunities after completing DGCA ground classes?

Completing DGCA ground classes opens a plethora of career opportunities in the aviation sector. Graduates often find roles as flight dispatchers, ensuring flights operate smoothly and safely.

Another pathway is becoming an air traffic controller. This role requires sharp decision-making skills and the ability to work under pressure, ensuring the safety of thousands of passengers daily.

Additionally, many graduates pursue positions in aviation management. These roles involve overseeing operations at airports or within airline companies, focusing on efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Some opt for careers as maintenance engineers after further specialized training. They are vital in ensuring aircraft remain safe and reliable for travel.

Teaching DGCA subjects can also be rewarding for those who wish to share their knowledge with future aviators. Each path offers unique challenges but equally fulfilling experiences that contribute significantly to the aviation industry.

CEA Aviation- Best DGCA Ground Classes in India

CEA Aviation has earned a reputation as one of the best DGCA ground classes in India. With state-of-the-art facilities and experienced instructors, students gain access to top-notch training that sets them apart from the competition.

The curriculum is meticulously designed to cover all essential topics, including aviation regulations, meteorology, navigation, and aircraft systems. This comprehensive approach ensures that students are well-prepared for both theoretical exams and practical applications.

Moreover, CEA Aviation emphasizes hands-on learning through simulations and interactive sessions. This immersive experience allows students to grasp complex concepts with ease.

Networking opportunities abound at CEA Aviation as well. Collaborations with industry professionals provide valuable insights into current trends and practices in aviation.

With a commitment to excellence and student success, CEA Aviation stands out as a premier choice for those pursuing careers in this dynamic sector.

Why choose CEA Aviation for DGCA Ground Classes?

Choosing CEA Aviation for DGCA Ground Classes is a decision rooted in excellence. Their curriculum is meticulously designed to meet the evolving standards of the aviation industry.

The experienced instructors at CEA bring real-world knowledge into the classroom. This ensures that students receive practical insights alongside theoretical understanding.

State-of-the-art facilities further enhance the learning experience. Students can immerse themselves in an environment tailored for future aviators.

Moreover, CEA Aviation offers personalized attention to each student. Small class sizes allow for better interaction and focused guidance from trainers.

With strong ties to industry professionals, CEA provides crucial networking opportunities for career advancement. This connection enhances job prospects after course completion, making it a strategic choice for aspiring aviation specialists.

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The Growing Demand for Drone Pilots

As technology continues to advance, the applications for drones are expanding. Industries such as real estate, film production, agriculture, and disaster management are increasingly relying on drones for tasks like aerial photography, surveying, monitoring crops, and conducting inspections. Consequently, there is a rising demand for qualified drone pilots who can operate these sophisticated machines safely and effectively.

Kolkata, with its emerging tech landscape and industrial growth, is becoming a hub for drone technology. The need for skilled drone operators in the region is evident, creating ample job opportunities for those who complete drone pilot training courses.

Benefits of Drone Pilot Training

1. Comprehensive Knowledge and Skills

Enrolling in a drone pilot training course provides participants with comprehensive knowledge about drone operations, aviation regulations, and safety protocols. Courses typically cover essential topics such as:

Understanding different types of drones and their functionalities

Learning about drone components and maintenance

Familiarizing oneself with airspace regulations and laws

Acquiring skills in flight planning and navigation

2. Hands-On Experience

Practical training is a crucial component of drone pilot courses. Students have the opportunity to operate drones under the guidance of experienced instructors. This hands-on experience is invaluable, allowing trainees to gain confidence in flying drones, troubleshooting issues, and executing complex maneuvers.

3. Certification and Career Opportunities

Upon successful completion of a drone pilot training course, participants receive certification that validates their skills and knowledge. This certification is often a prerequisite for job opportunities in various sectors. Many companies prefer hiring certified drone pilots, and having this credential can significantly enhance one’s employability.

Drone Pilot Training Courses in Kolkata

Several institutes in Kolkata offer specialized drone pilot training courses. Here’s an overview of some of the prominent programs available:

1. Indira Gandhi Institute of Aeronautics (IGIA)

IGIA is known for its comprehensive aviation-related courses, including drone pilot training. Their program covers theoretical knowledge, practical flight training, and safety regulations. Students gain hands-on experience flying drones in various environments.

2. Skyhawk Drones

Skyhawk Drones provides a well-structured drone pilot training course that includes both classroom instruction and practical flying sessions. Their experienced instructors guide students through various aspects of drone operation, including aerial photography and surveying techniques.

3. Drone Training India

Drone Training India offers specialized courses for aspiring drone pilots, focusing on both civil and commercial drone applications. Their curriculum includes flight simulation, safety protocols, and regulatory compliance, ensuring that students are well-prepared for real-world scenarios.

4. Techno India University

Techno India University has introduced a drone pilot training program as part of its engineering curriculum. This course combines theoretical knowledge with practical training, providing students with a solid foundation in drone technology and applications.

Choosing the Right Drone Pilot Training Course

When selecting a drone pilot training course in Kolkata, consider the following factors:

1. Accreditation and Certification

Ensure that the training institute is accredited and offers recognized certification upon completion of the course. This will enhance your credibility as a qualified drone pilot.

2. Curriculum and Training Methodology

Review the course curriculum to ensure it covers essential topics and offers a good balance of theoretical and practical training. A hands-on approach is crucial for developing the necessary skills.

3. Instructor Experience

Research the qualifications and experience of the instructors. Experienced trainers can provide valuable insights and practical knowledge that can significantly benefit your learning experience.

4. Student Reviews and Testimonials

Look for reviews and testimonials from former students. Positive feedback can give you an idea of the quality of training and overall experience at the institute.

Conclusion

Drone pilot training in Kolkata presents an excellent opportunity for individuals looking to enter a rapidly growing field. With the increasing demand for skilled drone operators across various industries, completing a comprehensive training course can open up numerous career opportunities. By choosing the right drone pilot training program, aspiring pilots can gain the necessary skills, knowledge, and certification to thrive in this exciting profession.

If you’re ready to take to the skies and master the art of drone piloting, explore the various training options available in Kolkata and embark on your journey to becoming a certified drone pilot today!