India air force plans to recruit female fighter pilots by 2017 October 24, 2015 - 16:47 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - India's air force will have its first female fighter pilots by 2017, the Defense Ministry said Saturday, October 24, the Associated Press reports. The decision was made because Indian female pilots' performances have been "on a par with males" in flying transport aircraft and heavy-lift helicopters, the ministry said in a statement. Female pilots will begin training next year and enter a fighter cockpit by 2017, the statement said. India's air force currently has women serving in seven areas — administration, logistics, meteorology, navigation, education, aeronautical engineering and accounts. Women fly fighter jets in several nations, including the United States, France and Israel.  Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads.   Partner news |  Latest news Cyprus parliament honors Armenian genocide victims  Acting House President Zacharias Koulias noted that April 24 marks the “black anniversary” of the Armenian genocide.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed.Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham).Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |
