The Indian Air Force is about to get a major upgrade in the sky, and it's coming from an unexpected quarter. Israel Aircraft Industries has emerged as the sole winner of a massive ₹8,000 crore contract to convert six commercial Boeing 767 passenger planes into sophisticated mid-air refueling tankers. The deal, worth roughly $905 million, represents one of the largest defense partnerships between New Delhi and Tel Aviv, and it couldn't come at a more critical time.

For those wondering what all the fuss is about, think of these aircraft as flying petrol pumps at 40,000 feet. Fighter jets burn through fuel incredibly fast, especially during combat operations or long-range missions. Without refueling capabilities, even the most advanced fighter becomes a prisoner of its fuel tank, forced to t

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