India defense research and development organization (DRDO) is aiming for higher localization of components of its Arjun Mark-II main battle tank (MBT) as a way to get over shortage of imported parts which were affecting the combat readiness of the tank. Denying media reports that 75% of the tank fleet had been out of commission for want of spares and components, the sources told defenseworld
The Hindustan Turborprop Trainer (HTT) 40 will mark its first flight by this year end with structural work of the front and rear fuselages almost completed, Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) sources told Defenseworld.net correspondent
The likes of Boeing, Dassault, Eurofighter and Saab assembled at LIMA 2015 may come away disappointed as it is almost certain now that Kuala Lumpur may not consider an outright purchase to replace its MiG-29N fighters. Instead, a lease option has been mooted but its acceptance may depend upon the cost and terms of lease
Two of Indias most aggressive businessmen, the brothers Anil and Mukesh Ambani have established a firm foothold in the defence industry. Earlier this week, the ADAG Group wrested control of western India based Pipavav Defence in a deal which would cost it INR2400 crore (US$318 million)
After establishing itself as Indias leading carrier-based fighter aircraft, the MiG-29K is looking at an expanded role as the Navy seeks to increase the number of naval fighter squadrons. "The Indian Navy plans to establish three naval aircraft squadrons that will fly MiG-29K and KUB
The Indian Navy has reportedly asked Russia to prove single engine landing of the MiG-29K on the INS Vikramaditya aircraft carrier as a safety measure in case one of the two engine fails on Indias only carrier based fighter. The Hindu newspaper reported last week that the Russian side will be carrying out the proving trials on its own carrier in Russia, Admiral Kuznetsov
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The HAL pavilion is showcasing the model of Hindustan Turbofan engine (HTFE-25) at Aero India 2015. The medium-thrust class engine is currently being developed at the HAL facility in Bengaluru, and its the latest attempt of the company to develop larger engines for aircraft
Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait pumped US$19.5 billion into the Egyptian central bank which enabled French lending institutions to finance Cairos Dassault Rafale fighter purchase
GE Aviation is expecting certification of the F414 engine for the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Mark II fighter by this year-end, Mr Nalin Jain, CEO of GE Transportation and Aviation told Defenseworld.net