Singapore Army to train at Indian Army firing ranges
Media report New Delhi Aug 13, 2008: India has signed another agreement with Singapore permitting the Singapore Army to use of Babina and Deolali firing ranges for armour and artillery exercises. India’s Defence Secretary Vijay Singh and Singapore’s Permanent Secretary (Defence) Chiang Chie Foo signed the agreement in New Delhi allowing Singapore the use of firing ranges to train its ground forces for the next five years. In the past Singapore Air Force was allowed to use IAF's Kalaikunda airbase and nearby firing ranges to train its pilots.
IAF finalises QR for new trainer aircraft pilot
Media report Bangalore Aug 13, 2008: Indian Air Force has finalised the qualitative requirements for a new trainer aircraft to be manufactured by the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). The IAF had been using the HAL manufactured piston HPT-32 aircraft since 1984. Trainees at the Air Force flying academies first fly this aircraft for 65 hours before they are separated into the fighter, helicopter and transport streams. Of the 65 hours, pilot trainees fly 44 hours solo.
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