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Nuke capable Rafale-M tested for INS Vikrant in Goa

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Nuke capable Rafale-M tested for INS Vikrant in Goa

India will test the Rafale-M (Marine) jets for its Vikramaditya aircraft carrier and indigenous aircraft carrier 1 (IAC1) at INS Hansa in Goa on Friday, which will be deployed as INS Vikrant. Shore-based testing facilities. The plane used for the test arrived on Thursday.

The Rafale-M aircraft is the standard naval version of Rafale’s F4 equivalent. The marine version of the Rafale jet has a reinforced landing gear and front wheels, a larger flame arrestor hook, an integrated ladder, and other subtle differences from the Rafale currently used by the Indian Air Force.

According to people familiar with the matter, the Rafale-M is more suitable for use on aircraft carriers than the US F18 Hornet due to various reasons. They pointed out that it can be installed in the elevator cabin of Vikramaditya, unlike F18, even if the wings are folded, the elevator of Vikramaditya cannot be installed. The size of Rafale-M also means that compared to 10 or 11 F18s, more of them (14) can be installed on the deck of Vikramaditya. It also requires very minor modifications to Vikramaditya’s wheel chokes, which are reversible and can be modified if necessary.

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Rafale-M can carry up to 4-5 tons of external load (with all internal fuel) for ski takeoffs. Since it has less internal fuel, it can carry more weapons according to mission requirements. Therefore, it can perform all tasks, including combat air patrol, interception, AD escort, and sea and land strikes filled with internal fuel.

Officials familiar with the matter also added that, unlike F18, F18 requires the aircraft carrier to install a new aircraft carrier optical landing system, and Rafale M can be used in conjunction with the existing system on Vikramaditya.

One of the people familiar with the matter said that common platforms for the Navy and Air Force are also beneficial. The person added that in addition to the logistics and maintenance synergy, Indian naval pilots can also receive training on IAF Rafale fighters to achieve “faster onboarding.”

HT learned that the Navy may test F18 at the same facility in March.

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“Vikrant” is likely to enter service on August 15. If the Rafale-M is selected, India may seek to lease four to five aircraft for immediate deployment. Vikramaditya is currently equipped with two aging MiG-29 squadrons.

The Rafale-M sent for testing is the latest version of the fighter, with enhancements unique to India. It has nuclear capabilities and carries Meteor air-to-air missiles, SCALP air-to-surface missiles and hammer precision guided munitions.

Complete News Source : Hindustan Times

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2 ‘Kala Jatheri gang members’ killed in encounter with F’bad cops in Fatehabad

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2 ‘Kala Jatheri gang members’ killed in encounter with F’bad cops in Fatehabad

According to the police, the encounter took place after at least four suspects tried to help their close aide escape from police custody
The Faridabad police gunned down two members of the Kala Jatheri gang in an encounter near Fatehabad on Friday, officers said. A constable was injured in the gunfight, they added.

According to the police, the encounter took place after at least four suspects tried to help their close aide escape from police custody.

The identity of one of the deceased was not known, while the other was identified as Ravi (single name), who had 28 cases lodged against him in multiple districts.

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Aman Yadav, assistant commissioner of Police (ACP), Faridabad said the incident occurred when the police van stopped near a roadside eatery on the outskirts of Fatehabad while transporting Ravi back to Faridabad jail after a court appearance in an Arms Act case.

“Four armed individuals attacked the police team, firing multiple rounds to facilitate Ravi’s escape. In retaliation, police returned fire, killing Ravi and another suspect on the spot,” Yadav said.

Constable Sarjeet Yadav suffered a gunshot wound to his left forearm. He was rushed to a civic hospital, where his condition is reported to be stable, said police.

Yadav said that Ravi, who had been lodged in Faridabad jail since April 24, 2023, was being transported after attending an appeal hearing at the Fatehabad court. The ambush, allegedly orchestrated by Ravi’s associates, was intended to secure his release from custody. The police’s swift response thwarted the plan.

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Ravi had a long history of violent crimes, including murder, attempted murder, dacoity, robbery, and Arms Act violations. His activities spanned multiple districts, such as Sonipat, Jind, Rohtak, Faridabad, and Delhi. He was a key member of the Kala Jathedi gang, led by the notorious gangster Sandeep alias Kala Jathedi, who is currently in Tihar Jail.

Kala Jathedi himself is implicated in over a dozen cases across Delhi, Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh. In 2020, he famously escaped from Haryana Police custody during a similar ambush orchestrated by his gang.

ACP Yadav confirmed that police teams are actively investigating to identify the remaining attackers involved in the ambush. “We are working to uncover the identities of the other suspects who participated in the operation. Stringent action will be taken against all involved,” Yadav said.

This encounter is part of an ongoing crackdown on organized crime, with authorities aiming to dismantle gangs operating in the region.

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