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First public flight of Indo-Russian fifth generation fighter in August
June 22, 2011 @ 12:00 AMThe T-50 fifth generation fighter ( Russian designated PAK-FA), being developed by Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation(UAC) with India’s Hindustan Aeronautics Limited(HAL) as an active partner, is expected to make its first public flight at the Moscow Air Show (MAKS) in August 2011. However, the aircraft will not be available for closer examination in the static display area, Russian sources told Defensewold
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AVI-OIL open to partnering international companies in Indian offset obligations discharge: Paris...
June 18, 2011 @ 12:00 AMAVI Oil India Pvt. Ltd
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Commercial bids validity expires for India’s 197 light utility helicopter tender
June 18, 2011 @ 12:00 AMThe validity of the bids for the Indian defence forces’ tender for 197 light utility and attack helicopters expired this week and there is no word if the two bidders, Eurocopter and Kamov will be called to extend or put in fresh bids for the long delayed contract. Earlier, AgustaWestland was disqualified from the tender on grounds that its helicopter did not meet important conditions in the RFP
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Pilateus forges ahead in India’s $1Bn trainer aircraft contract: reports
June 13, 2011 @ 12:00 AMThe Pilateus PCT has reportedly forged ahead in the Indian Air Force (IAF) competition to buy a new basic trainer aircraft. Two others, the Korean Aerospace KT-1 and the Hawker-Beechcraft T-6C Texan-II make up the final short list of three out of the six aircraft which participated in the flight trials last year
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Armaments may prove to be a costly affair for India’s Mirage 2000...
May 6, 2011 @ 12:00 AMThe Indian Air Force (IAF)’s plans to upgrade its fleet of Mirage 2000 fighters could be delayed following issues over the armaments package of the upgraded aircraft. While both the IAF and the French company, Dasault are keen to get the project off the ground at the earliest, informed sources told defenseworld
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Saab Gripen not in Indian MMRCA shortlist
April 28, 2011 @ 12:00 AMSaab has stated that it is not in the shortlist for the Indian MMRCA fighter aircraft deal. The Swedish company had pitched its Gripen NG fighter in the $10 billion Indian competition
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Eurofighter, Dassault asked to extend Indian MMRCA bids till December 2011
April 28, 2011 @ 12:00 AMThe Indian MoD today invited representatives of Dassault and Eurofighter with a request to extend their commercial bids till the end of this year. The commercial bids, made two years ago were to expire today (April 28, 2011)
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Eurofighter, Rafale make Indian MMRCA shortlist?
April 27, 2011 @ 12:00 AMHas India downselected Eurofighter Typhoon and the Dassault Rafale for the $ 10 billion MMRCA fighter aircraft procurement project. Informed sources told defenseworld
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Decision time for Indian attack helicopter tender
April 4, 2011 @ 12:00 AMThe Indian armed forces’ quest to buy 22 modern attack helicopters is nearing decision time as the trails of the Boeing AH64 D Apache and the MiL Mi-28NE attack helicopters have been completed and final evaluation is on. Informed sources told defenseworld
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CAE’s MiG-21M Simulator for India by 2012
February 11, 2011 @ 12:00 AMWorld leader in simulator technology, CAE is planning to deliver a simulator for the Indian MiG-21M fighter aircraft next year. The simulator is in advanced development at CAE’s facility in Bangalore, India
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...