Apache AH-64E inducted by Indian Air Force: The chopper is equipped with an advanced targeting system and can be part of an all-weather combat operation.

Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, who was recently awarded the Vir Chakra for shooting down a Pakistani F-16 fighter jet, on Monday flew a sortie with Air Chief Marshal B S Dhanoa on a MiG 21 jet at the Pathankot airbase in Punjab. The sortie, which began at around 11.30 am, lasted for about 30 minutes. Watch the video for more.

Wing Commander Abhinandan flew the MiG 21 nearly six months after he sustained injuries while ejecting from a MiG-21 Bison during dogfight between Indian and Pakistani fighter jets on February 27 this year

Abhinandan Varthaman to receive Vir Chakra: The Wing Commander, who shot down an F-16 with a MiG-21 Bison is believed to be the only pilot to do so.