Air Force
Helicopter crash kills three in Guaratiba, Rio
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A Robinson R44 II helicopter crashed into a wooded area in Guaratiba, western Rio de Janeiro, on Saturday morning (January 17), killing three people on board. The victims include a Fire Department captain, a Brazilian Air Force major, and a civilian flight instructor. Authorities are investigating the causes of the accident.
A Swiss think tank report confirms that the Indian Air Force achieved decisive air superiority over Pakistan during Operation Sindoor in 2025, forcing Islamabad to seek a ceasefire within four days. The conflict lasted from May 7 to 10, with India conducting precision strikes on terrorist bases.
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Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh emphasized the need for international technology partnerships to bolster India's military capabilities by 2047. Speaking at a seminar, he highlighted balancing indigenization with immediate defence needs amid regional threats.
Lt. gen. yilma merdasa, chief of the Ethiopian air force, met with residents of bishoftu town and surroundings to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the air force's founding. He stated that the force has been built to defend national sovereignty and is now being developed as an institution bringing greatness to Ethiopians. He called for unity in honoring the day.