RAF turns to Indian pilots as 'backfiring' diversity scheme leaves UK shortage

RAF pilots to be trained by Indian 'Top Guns' as aviation experts slam decision to hire foreign instructors

Royal Air Force pilots will be trained by Indian flying instructors for the first time under a new defence deal, it has been announced.The Indian Air Force (IAF) has agreed to send some of its "Top Guns" to teach British cadets to fly Hawk T2 fast jets from October next year.Aviation experts in recent years have criticised the RAF for enlisting international instructors.One former RAF officer said: "The Indians are very good and I am certain the…

The British Government Is Importing Indians to Train Air Force Pilots.

PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: Indian Air Force instructors will be imported to train British Royal Air Force (RAF) pilots for the first time under a new defense agreement.WHO WAS INVOLVED: The Royal Air Force, Indian Air Force, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Britain’s Ministry of Defence (MOD).WHEN & WHERE: Training begins October 2024 at RAF Valley in north Wales, with Indian instructors embedded for over three years.KEY QUOTE: “The Indi…

RAF turns to Indian pilots as 'backfiring' diversity scheme leaves UK shortage

Indian instructors will train RAF pilots in an historic move, announced as part of a deepening of military ties between the two nations.