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India Sets the Ball Rolling on Light Fighter Purchase to Replace the...
May 31, 2015 @ 02:27 PMSaab and Rosoboronexport are among international manufacturers who have been invited to make presentations to the Indian MoD on the purchase of a light fighter to replace the MiG-21 aircraft. The initial pitches will be in the nature of request for information to see what is available in the international market
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Greater Indigenization To Improve Combat Readiness of India’s Arjun Tank
May 16, 2015 @ 12:38 PMIndia 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
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Indian Turboprop Trainer to Fly by Year End
May 1, 2015 @ 01:59 PMThe 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
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LIMA 2015 May Disappoint Fighter Aircraft Makers
March 16, 2015 @ 12:40 PMThe 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
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Ambani Bros Get Firm Foothold in Indian Defence Industry
March 7, 2015 @ 01:09 PMTwo 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)
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MiG-29K Looking at a Bigger Role in the Indian Navy
March 4, 2015 @ 04:11 AMAfter 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
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Russia Asked to Prove Single Engine Landing of MiG-29K
February 27, 2015 @ 03:13 PMThe 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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MKU JV To Sign AN32 Indigenization Program Support Contract
February 19, 2015 @ 11:27 AME.I
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New HAL Aircraft Engine Model Displayed at Aero India
February 18, 2015 @ 09:38 AMThe 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
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Saudi, UAE, Kuwait Helped Finance Egypt’s Rafale Buy
February 17, 2015 @ 01:48 PMSaudi 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
Colombia Confirms Gripen Jet Purchase
Russian TU-22M3 Bomber Crashes Near the Russian Far East, One Pilot Killed...
French DGA, Airbus Unveils All-new NH90 Caiman Standard 2 Helicopter
Israeli Airstrike Targets UNRWA Clinic in Jabalia, 19 Killed
Lockheed Martin Faces Billions in F-35 Cuts Under U.S. Policy Shift
Americas policy of controlling F-35 usage, spares, and maintenance—combined with President Donald Trumps threats of trade wars with Europe, halted...
Russian Su-57 and Chinese J-20 as Alternatives to the American F-35 Stealth Fighter
As the Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet enters serial production, the debate over how it stacks up against the American...
NATO’s Intensified Exercises a Prep to Attack Russia?
Recent NATO exercises such as the BALTOPS-24, Steadfast Defender 2024 and its first-ever Basic Fighter Maneuvers exercise have been its...
Precision in the Skies: The Evolution of Loitering Munitions
Loitering munitions - drones that hover over a target and blow up near it - have become the weapon of...